Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions about lawn fertilization, weed control, or treatment safety? We’ve got answers.
Lawn Care Questions, Answered by Local Experts
We service Lower Bucks County, Pennsylvania Area.
At RD’s Total Lawn, we believe homeowners in Langhorne and throughout Bucks County deserve clear, honest information about their lawn care treatments. Whether you’re wondering about pet safety, fertilizer timing, weed control results, or seasonal services, our team is here to help.
Below you’ll find answers to the most common questions we receive about our fertilization and weed control programs. If you don’t see your question listed, feel free to contact us — we’re happy to help.
Fertilizer & Weed Control
Yes. Granular applications are safe immediately. For liquid treatments, once the application has dried (typically 1–2 hours), it is safe for pets to return to the lawn.
This depends on your lawn’s starting condition. For lawns in rough shape, we recommend allowing 12–18 months of consistent treatments for a full turnaround.
Our products are pet-friendly. However, ingestion before the product is fully absorbed may cause mild stomach upset. We recommend waiting 1–2 hours after liquid treatments to allow the application to settle and absorb.
At this time, we do not. Due to higher costs and reduced effectiveness, we’ve chosen not to offer organic options right now. We continue to monitor developments and may revisit this in the future.
In short — yes, but lawn care is a partnership. Results also depend on environmental conditions, mowing practices, watering habits, and sunlight. We’re happy to educate and work with you to optimize your lawn’s health.
We treat the most common Northeast lawn weeds, including dandelion, clover, broadleaf weeds, chickweed, ground ivy, crabgrass, goosegrass, Poa annua, and sedges.
Weed control is not instant. Treatments take time to work, and some weeds require multiple applications for full control.
Rain is generally beneficial and helps move products into the soil. Heavy downpours could cause runoff, but we avoid treating when that risk is present.
Watering is not required but can be helpful. If you choose to water, morning is best. Avoid watering late at night.
Mowing before treatment is ideal. If mowing afterward, we recommend waiting 24 hours to allow treatments to settle and distribute evenly.
Burning is possible if fertilizer is applied incorrectly. When applied at proper rates and timing, this should not occur. DIY applications should follow label instructions carefully.
Yes. Soil testing is available upon request — just let us know if you’d like to schedule it.
Lawn Mowing
No. We offer weekly mowing only, as it promotes healthier turf and allows us to deliver consistent 5-star quality service.
We offer a contactless autopay system — “set it and forget it.” Customers appreciate the simplicity, and you can update payment information anytime through your secure login.
No contracts. Pay as you go, cancel anytime.
We no longer bag clippings due to cost concerns for homeowners. Instead, we mow as needed — sometimes making multiple passes — to ensure clippings are properly dispersed.
Absolutely. Sharp blades are essential for lawn health. Our crews change blades every other day.
No problem — simply request a skip. As long as the following week doesn’t involve excessive overgrowth, there will be no additional charge.
Mosquito and Flea/Tick Treatments
Most properties benefit from recurring seasonal treatments to help keep pest pressure down over time. The right schedule depends on the property and the level of pest activity.
No outdoor treatment can guarantee complete elimination, but regular service can help significantly reduce activity and make your yard more comfortable.
We typically target the areas where pests tend to live and hide, such as landscape beds, shaded areas, turf edges, fence lines, and other problem spots around the property.
Many homeowners choose this service because fleas and ticks are a concern for both people and pets. If you want, we can also add a short note on your site about following post-treatment instructions.
Yes. We provide free estimates for mosquito, flea, and tick control services.
No — this can stand on its own, but it also pairs well with ongoing lawn care and property maintenance services.
Aeration and Overseeding
Lawn aeration removes small cores of soil from the lawn to reduce compaction and improve the movement of air, water, and nutrients to the grass roots. Overseeding adds fresh grass seed to help thicken thin areas, improve lawn color, and fill in minor bare spots.
Fall is usually the best season for aeration and overseeding in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Cooler air, warmer soil, and more consistent moisture create favorable conditions for cool-season grass seed to germinate and establish strong roots before winter.
Most lawns should be scheduled from late August through October, depending on weather, soil moisture, and lawn conditions. Scheduling early helps give new grass more time to establish before winter.
Not every lawn needs both services every year. Lawns with heavy foot traffic, compacted soil, thinning grass, bare spots, or poor color may benefit from annual service. Healthier lawns may only need aeration and overseeding every other year with just spot seeding. Aeration is recommended annually though.
We Typically start aeration in Early September and try to finish up mid October. Every fall it varies based on ground temperatures but that’s typically the aim. We will email over a date we will be out. Then the day of we will text you when on the way. Perform the service. Leave a door hanger with information along with a bag of extra seed and after care instructions for you. This video shows us in person a little better too. Watch us in Action HERE.
Aeration and overseeding can improve thin turf and minor bare areas. Large bare spots caused by drainage problems, grubs, disease, heavy shade, or soil erosion may require additional lawn repairs before new grass can grow successfully.
At RD’s Total Lawn we are located in Langhorne PA so it’s northeast region. The best results we have seen is by using a tall fescue blend. This is ideal for our geographic. It is also more tolerable and durable compared to some other cool season turf types.
Grass seed may begin germinating in approximately one to three weeks under favorable conditions. A thicker, more established lawn typically develops over several weeks as the new grass grows and matures. Watering after service by the homeowner is key.
Keep the seeded areas consistently moist with light, frequent watering. Avoid allowing the soil surface to dry out during germination. Once the new grass is established, watering can gradually become less frequent and deeper.
Yes, but wait until the new grass is tall enough to mow safely. Use a sharp mower blade and avoid removing more than one-third of the grass height at a time. We can provide lawn-specific mowing guidance after service.
Light use is usually acceptable, but heavy foot traffic should be limited while the new grass is germinating and establishing. Keeping pets and children off newly seeded areas as much as possible will improve the final result.
A slightly shorter mowing height can make it easier for seed to reach the soil. Remove heavy leaves and debris before service, and mark sprinkler heads, invisible fences, or other items that may be hidden in the lawn.
We can evaluate the lawn and recommend the best timing. Some weed-control products can interfere with grass seed germination, so aeration, overseeding, and weed control may need to be scheduled separately. Yes you will have some results but best results and take rate of the seed come from a lawn that gets cleared of weeds prior to aeration/seeding.
Aeration helps relieve surface compaction by creating channels into the soil. It can improve water and nutrient movement, but severely compacted soil, grading problems, or poor drainage may require additional corrective work.
Most residential lawns can be completed in under an hours, depending on the lawn’s size, access, soil condition, and amount of preparation required. We use very high end equipment that seeds while it pulls plugs and is a ride on
machine with a large aerator base for maximize efficiency.
Pricing depends on lawn size, accessibility, lawn condition, seed requirements, and whether additional services are needed. RD’s Total Lawn provides estimates so you know the recommended scope and price before work begins. Our average price for Aeration/overseeding/Fertilizer is in the $325 range for the type of ¼ acre homes.
Yes. Watering, mowing, leaf removal, and proper fertilization all affect how well the new grass establishes. We explain the recommended aftercare so your lawn has the best chance of producing strong, even growth.
Yes. RD’s Total Lawn provides residential aeration and overseeding services in communities including Langhorne, Levittown, Fairless Hills, Penndel, Hulmeville, Bensalem, and Feasterville and really all of Bucks County PA. Contact us to confirm service availability for your address.
Contact RD’s Total Lawn at 215-688-1622 or request a free estimate through our website. We’ll review your lawn, recommend the appropriate service, and explain what to expect before scheduling.