Why hiring a lawn care service is worth it

Basic maintenance for:

A.      Spring

a.       Mowing – In general, lawns should be mowed once a week during the spring, summer, and fall. Until the grass goes dormant for the winter.

b.       Aeration – or perforating the topsoil – allows air, water, and nutrients to reach grass roots more easily.

c.       Fertilization – Generally, fertilizer should be applied three times a year. When to fertilize depends on the type of grass.

B.      Summer

a.       Insecticide Treatment – Lawns are generally more susceptible to infestations of grubs and other insects during the summer months.

b.       Weed Control – Herbicides can damage a stressed summer lawn, so it is better to hand pull-weeds during hot months.

c.       Fertilization – Warm-season grasses should be fertilized twice during the spring and once during late summer.

C.      Fall

a.       Overseeding – Fall is a good time to fill in thin or bare patches to ensure a dense, healthy lawn come spring.

b.       Raking – Without regular raking, lawns will suffer under layers of leaf debris.

c.       Fertilization – For cool-season grasses, fertilizer should be applied twice during the fall and once during early spring.

What do lawn service packages include?

Lawn service contractors are experts in assessing your lawn’s needs and may perform many services outside basic maintenance, including edging, tree trimming and pruning, thatching, debris removal, and flower bed planting. Many companies offer customizable and seasonal packages.

How much does lawn care cost?

For a typical lawn, a professional year-round maintenance program that includes mowing costs around $ 2,500. The average homeowner spends 150 hours a year maintaining their lawn. If you value at $ 15 an hour. DIY lawn care costs homeowners $ 2,250 a year.