Lawn Restoration Services in Ottawa
Professional Services
Bring Your Lawn Back to Life
Ottawa winters are hard on lawns. Heavy snowpack, freeze-thaw cycles, and spring clay soil compaction leave yards thin, patchy, and slow to recover — and overseeding on top of compacted soil without addressing the underlying problem is just wasted seed. ProGrow provides professional lawn restoration services across Nepean, Barrhaven, Kanata, Manotick, and Riverside South. We diagnose the root cause first — whether it's soil compaction, poor drainage, thatch buildup, grub damage, or the wrong grass seed for your conditions — and build a restoration plan around what your lawn actually needs.
Questions about lawn care timing or fertilizing? See our Ottawa Gardening FAQ.
Soil and Seeding
Most lawn problems in Ottawa trace back to soil, not the grass itself. Heavy clay soils compact easily under foot traffic and snowpack, restricting root growth and creating drainage issues that prevent seed germination. Before we seed anything, we assess soil structure and pH, apply amendments where needed, and core aerate to open up the surface for both seed contact and root penetration. We select seed blends matched to your specific conditions — shade tolerance, traffic load, and drainage — rather than off-the-shelf mixes. Getting the soil right first is what separates a lawn that recovers and holds from one that needs the same treatment every spring.
Soil testing and nutrient balancing
Core aeration for improved seed penetration
Premium seed blends tailored to your yard
Ideal for full-lawn restoration or enhancement
Patchy Lawn Restoration
Patchy lawns are usually a symptom, not the problem. Bare spots and thin areas that keep returning after overseeding are almost always caused by compaction, shade, drainage issues, or grub damage that never gets addressed. We assess each affected zone before touching it — a patch under a tree needs a different approach than a patch at the base of a slope or in a high-traffic area. Once we understand the cause, we apply the right combination of topdressing, targeted overseeding, and spot aeration to bring back consistent coverage. We also flag any areas where the underlying condition means grass simply won't establish, and offer alternatives where appropriate.
Overseeding for density
Targeted soil enrichment
Spot dethatching and aeration
Fast recovery of patchy or worn zones
Sod Installation
Sod is the right call when a lawn is too far gone for overseeding to be practical, or when you need a clean result quickly — after construction, a renovation, or a severe grub infestation that's killed large sections. We remove the existing turf, grade and amend the soil before installation, and lay fresh locally grown sod in a single day. Proper soil prep under the sod is what determines whether it roots properly or lifts and dries out — skipping that step is the most common reason DIY sod jobs fail. We also provide aftercare guidance so you know exactly how to water and manage the sod through its establishment period.
Full lawn replacement or partial installation
Professional soil grading and prep
Locally sourced, high-quality sod
Instant curb appeal with minimal downtime
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