Soil plugs will remain on the lawn — this is normal and beneficial Plugs will break down naturally within 1–2 weeks The lawn may look rough and bumpy immediately after service, but this is normal

Water lightly for 7–10 days following aeration Resume your normal irrigation schedule unless otherwise advised

Aeration works best when paired with overseeding and fertilization Improvements occur gradually over the next several weeks

Removing soil plugs Heavy foot traffic for 24 hours

Gradual greening and growth within 7–14 days Improved turf color and density over time

Water within 24 hours unless rain is expected Resume your normal irrigation schedule afterward

Fertilizer is 100% organic Kids and pets may return to the lawn at any time

The lawn may appear darker or lightly top-dressed immediately after service An organic blend of compost, sand, and topsoil has been applied to improve soil structure Benefits develop gradually over 1–3 weeks

Water within 24 hours unless rain is expected Resume your normal watering schedule afterward

Avoid mowing for 24–48 hours Use a sharp blade

Overwatering immediately after treatment Aggressive raking or disturbance Mowing too soon

The lawn may look messy, dark, or uneven immediately after service — this is normal A 1/4–1/2 inch organic blend of compost, sand, and topsoil has been applied to improve soil health and level uneven areas Peat moss may be visible to help retain moisture Results develop gradually over 3–6 weeks

Follow overseeding watering guidelines Light watering 2–3 times per day at a minimum for the first 10–14 days Keep soil consistently moist, not saturated

Delay mowing until new grass reaches 3–3.5 inches Use a sharp blade and avoid sharp turns

Foot traffic during early establishment Letting treated areas dry out Raking or disturbing the soil surface

Minor amounts of grass clippings may be visible on the lawn — this is normal and helps return nutrients to the soil Temporary mowing lines or tire impressions may appear and typically fade within 24 hours

Avoid foot traffic on the lawn for 1–2 hours to allow grass blades to rebound Check for and properly dispose of any bagged clippings, pet waste, or collected debris that may have been left on site

Resume your normal watering schedule No immediate watering is required unless conditions are extremely dry

Mowing again for the next few days

Seed germination typically begins within 7–21 days Growth rate depends on temperature, watering, and sunlight

Light watering 2–3 times per day at a minimum for the first 10–14 days Keep soil consistently moist, not saturated Transition to deeper, less frequent watering once grass is established

First mow once new grass reaches 3–3.5 inches Mow carefully to avoid pulling up new seedlings

Foot traffic on newly seeded areas Letting soil dry out during germination

Plants may appear stressed or wilted immediately after planting — this is normal Some soil settling around plants may occur after watering

Water thoroughly immediately after planting Continue deep, consistent watering for the first 2–3 weeks Frequency may vary based on plant type, weather, and soil conditions

Mulch helps retain moisture and regulate soil temperature Keep mulch a few inches away from plant stems and tree trunks

Letting plants dry out during establishment Overwatering Heavy foot traffic or soil disturbance around newly planted areas

The lawn may appear thin, stressed, or uneven immediately after service Significant debris removal is part of the process Temporary discoloration is normal

Light watering for 5–7 days helps the lawn recover Avoid soaking the lawn immediately after service

Power raking is most effective when followed by overseeding and fertilization

Mowing for 3–5 days Heavy foot traffic for 48 hours

Snow has been cleared from designated service areas based on your agreement Some compacted snow or ice may remain, especially in shaded or high-traffic areas

Exercise extreme caution when walking or driving — icy and slippery areas may remain Apply ice melt as needed Monitor conditions during temperature swings

Parking vehicles in service areas during snowfall Piling shoveled snow back into cleared zones Assuming snow removal eliminates all ice hazards

Sod should appear green and uniform immediately after installation Some seams or slight color variation are normal at first Bermuda sod typically establishes faster than cool-season grasses in warm temperatures

Water heavily immediately after installation Keep sod consistently moist for 14–21 days Bermuda sod may require more frequent watering during the first 7–10 days in hot weather Do not allow sod to dry out or curl at the edges

First mow after 10–14 days for Bermuda sod and 14–21 days for cool-season sod, once roots are firmly established Use a sharp blade and avoid removing more than one-third of the grass height

Walking on sod for 7–10 days Heavy use until roots are fully established Letting Bermuda sod dry out during early establishment

The system has been pressurized and activated Minor adjustments may be needed as the season progresses

Monitor the system for 48 hours Check for leaks, broken or misaligned sprinkler heads Look for dry spots or overwatered areas

Adjust watering schedules gradually as temperatures rise Seasonal run-time adjustments are normal If additional repairs or adjustments are needed, contact your sprinkler repair professional for assistance

Ignoring small leaks or misaligned heads Running excessive watering cycles early in the season

The irrigation system has been fully cleared and protected from freezing Outdoor irrigation lines should remain dry

The controller may be powered off or placed in rain/off mode The system should remain off until spring activation

Turning the system back on until spring Running water through outdoor irrigation lines Leaving hoses connected to outdoor spigots

Repaired areas may appear darker or uneven initially Blending improves over 2–4 weeks

Keep patched areas consistently moist Light, frequent watering is best initially

Avoid mowing repaired areas until grass reaches 3–3.5 inches

Foot traffic on repaired areas Letting repaired sections dry out

FAQ's Halftime Help Littleton, General Questions, Billing

What to Expect
Soil plugs will remain on the lawn — this is normal and beneficial
Plugs will break down naturally within 1–2 weeks
The lawn may look rough and bumpy immediately after service, but this is normal
Watering
Water lightly for 7–10 days following aeration
Resume your normal irrigation schedule unless otherwise advised
Best Results
Aeration works best when paired with overseeding and fertilization
Improvements occur gradually over the next several weeks
Avoid
Removing soil plugs
Heavy foot traffic for 24 hours

What to Expect
The lawn may look messy, dark, or uneven immediately after service — this is normal
A 1/4–1/2 inch organic blend of compost, sand, and topsoil has been applied to improve soil health and level uneven areas
Peat moss may be visible to help retain moisture
Results develop gradually over 3–6 weeks
Watering
Follow overseeding watering guidelines
Light watering 2–3 times per day at a minimum for the first 10–14 days
Keep soil consistently moist, not saturated
Mowing
Delay mowing until new grass reaches 3–3.5 inches
Use a sharp blade and avoid sharp turns
Avoid
Foot traffic during early establishment
Letting treated areas dry out
Raking or disturbing the soil surface

What to Expect
Minor amounts of grass clippings may be visible on the lawn — this is normal and helps return nutrients to the soil
Temporary mowing lines or tire impressions may appear and typically fade within 24 hours
After Your Service
Avoid foot traffic on the lawn for 1–2 hours to allow grass blades to rebound
Check for and properly dispose of any bagged clippings, pet waste, or collected debris that may have been left on site
Watering
Resume your normal watering schedule
No immediate watering is required unless conditions are extremely dry
Avoid
Mowing again for the next few days

What to Expect
Seed germination typically begins within 7–21 days
Growth rate depends on temperature, watering, and sunlight
Watering
Light watering 2–3 times per day at a minimum for the first 10–14 days
Keep soil consistently moist, not saturated
Transition to deeper, less frequent watering once grass is established
Mowing
First mow once new grass reaches 3–3.5 inches
Mow carefully to avoid pulling up new seedlings
Avoid
Foot traffic on newly seeded areas
Letting soil dry out during germination

What to Expect
Plants may appear stressed or wilted immediately after planting — this is normal
Some soil settling around plants may occur after watering
Watering
Water thoroughly immediately after planting
Continue deep, consistent watering for the first 2–3 weeks
Frequency may vary based on plant type, weather, and soil conditions
Mulch & Soil
Mulch helps retain moisture and regulate soil temperature
Keep mulch a few inches away from plant stems and tree trunks
Avoid
Letting plants dry out during establishment
Overwatering
Heavy foot traffic or soil disturbance around newly planted areas

What to Expect
Sod should appear green and uniform immediately after installation
Some seams or slight color variation are normal at first
Bermuda sod typically establishes faster than cool-season grasses in warm temperatures
Watering
Water heavily immediately after installation
Keep sod consistently moist for 14–21 days
Bermuda sod may require more frequent watering during the first 7–10 days in hot weather
Do not allow sod to dry out or curl at the edges
Mowing
First mow after 10–14 days for Bermuda sod and 14–21 days for cool-season sod, once roots are firmly established
Use a sharp blade and avoid removing more than one-third of the grass height
Avoid
Walking on sod for 7–10 days
Heavy use until roots are fully established
Letting Bermuda sod dry out during early establishment

What to Expect
The system has been pressurized and activated
Minor adjustments may be needed as the season progresses
After Your Service
Monitor the system for 48 hours
Check for leaks, broken or misaligned sprinkler heads
Look for dry spots or overwatered areas
Best Practices
Adjust watering schedules gradually as temperatures rise
Seasonal run-time adjustments are normal
If additional repairs or adjustments are needed, contact your sprinkler repair professional for assistance
Avoid
Ignoring small leaks or misaligned heads
Running excessive watering cycles early in the season

Post-Service Care

Post-Service Care & What to Expect

Core Aeration

What to Expect

Watering

Best Results

Avoid

Fertilization

What to Expect

Watering

Safety

Mowing

Avoid

Lawn Boost

What to Expect

Watering

Mowing

Avoid

Lawn Restore

What to Expect

Watering

Mowing

Avoid

Mowing

What to Expect

After Your Service

Watering

Avoid

Overseeding

What to Expect

Watering

Mowing

Avoid

Planting (Flowers, Shrubs, Trees)

What to Expect

Watering

Mulch & Soil

Avoid

Power Raking

What to Expect

Watering

Best Results

Avoid

Snow Removal

What to Expect

After Your Service

Avoid

Sod Installation

What to Expect

Watering

Mowing

Avoid

Sprinkler System Activation

What to Expect

After Your Service

Best Practices

Avoid

Sprinkler System Winterization

What to Expect

After Your Service

Avoid

Turf Patch / Repair

What to Expect

Watering

Mowing

Avoid

Weed Prevention

What to Expect

Watering

Safety

Avoid

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