I need a good lawn fixer/service

[kom526]

Thanks for all the suggestions/replies. I'm beginning to wonder if they used weed seed instead of grass seed! They did the work last spring, and I watered and watered and watered throughout the drought. Looked great last summer. I did not fertilize or put down weed/grub killer, but I never have before, and though the yard wasn't perfect, it was NEVER this bad. dead patches all over. not even green weeds anymore. it's very upsetting. i know yards require work, but i don't seem to have the time to do what needs to be done. hard enough finding time to work on the small garden.

How low are you cutting? Your blade height should be between 3-4 inches off the deck (ground), this is the optimal height for keeping weeds at bay. Cut only 1/3 of the height each time you cut, any more and you run the risk of damaging your grass. If you have a problem with grubs, use this stuff called Milky Spore. It's a little expensive but one application (read directions) is effective for a year or two. Also, don't bag your grass, mulch it, the clippings release nitrogen back into the yard.