What a lawn renovation actually involves

If more than half the lawn is weeds or bare dirt, patching is throwing money at a losing map. A renovation resets it.

The four days

Day one strips the old turf. Day two regrades and amends the soil. Day three fixes irrigation coverage. Day four rolls out sod tight to the edges.

What it costs

From $1,100 for a typical Portland front yard, fixed price after photos. Watering instructions included, and we come back at two weeks to check on it.