We have hired a landscaping company.

My little push mower only "pushed" the long grass seedlings so I asked the man that had set up our yard originally if he did lawns or could recommend anyone. He came back with a local firm Nevaeh Landscaping. The owner popped in and had a look at the yard and will start next week. He will use a mulching mower to put goodness back, over-seed (as the birds sure had a feast last fall!) and also fertilize as needed. I feel that I don't mind the expense if it makes our place look great for selling in the Fall.