The RAH Solutions Yard & Lawn Blog
Straight answers about yards in southern Wisconsin from RAH Solutions LLC in Edgerton: when to aerate and seed, sod or seed for a new lawn, how much mulch to order, when concrete steps need replacing, and what to ask before signing a snow contract.
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Month-by-Month Lawn Care Calendar for Southern Wisconsin
What to do for a cool-season lawn in Rock and Dane counties from March through November: mowing, watering, seeding, aeration, cleanup and what to leave alone.
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When to Aerate and Overseed in Southern Wisconsin
Late August through mid-September is the window for cool-season lawns in Rock and Dane counties. Here is why, how to prepare, and what to do if you miss it.
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Sod vs. Seed for a New Lawn in Wisconsin
Sod gives you a lawn in a day and can go down most of the season. Seed costs less and offers more grass choices, but the calendar matters. How to choose.
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Spring Yard Cleanup Checklist for Wisconsin Yards
What to do, and in what order, once the snow is gone: wait for the ground to firm up, clear debris, cut back beds, edge, and hold off on the first mow.
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How Much Mulch Do You Need, and When to Lay It?
The math for cubic yards, the 2 to 4 inch depth rule, why mulch stays off trunks, and the best time of year to mulch beds in southern Wisconsin.
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Concrete Steps: Repair or Replace After Freeze–Thaw?
Surface scaling can be patched. Steps that have sunk, tilted or pulled away from the house usually need to come out. How to tell which you have.
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What to Ask Before Signing a Snow Removal Contract
Trigger depth, timing, per-push or seasonal pricing, salt, where the snow goes and proof of insurance: the questions that prevent a mid-January surprise.
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Paver Patio vs. Poured Concrete in a Freeze–Thaw Climate
Both work in Wisconsin if the base is right. How pavers and poured concrete compare on frost movement, repairs, upkeep, drainage and relative cost.
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