Mowing
We offer regular mowing visits on a weekly, biweekly or as needed basis. Mowing services include mowing the lawn, trimming around the edges for a nice clean look, blowing away any debris from the mowing services and either mulching or hauling away the grass clippings. We offer one time services or vacation services. No contract is necessary and we can bill monthly or charge your credit card for your convenience.
Our lawn service pricing is based on the size of the lawn, amount of obstacles, and frequency of mowing, among other variables. With that said, we cannot provide standardized pricing for our lawn mowing services. However, you can simply contact us at 836-4000 and we will be glad to discuss your needs and provide you with a free customized estimate.
Want mowing more frequently in the spring than the summer? Let us know and we can work out a customized mowing schedule, combining weekly and bi-weekly mowing to provide you with the perfect balance between cost and appearance.
Power Raking/Dethatching
Thatch is a layer of slowly decomposing grass stems, dead roots and debris that accumulate above the soil and below grass blades. a thin layer of thatch, 1/4" or so, can help reduce moisture loss due to evaporation and helps to buffer the soil. Too much thatch, however, will increase run-off on slopes and retain too much water within the thatch layer which can increase the chance of fungus and other lawn problems. We recommend power raking (dethatching) every year for Bermuda grass lawns and at least every two to three years for cool season grasses such as Bluegrass and Fescue lawns.
We use a core type aerator which pull out 2” to 3” long plugs from the soil and distributes them over the surface of the lawn. We recommended aeration at least once a year, but it is more beneficial if you have your lawns aerated once in the Spring and once in the Fall.
Some of the benefits of aeration include
- reducing soil compaction
- increased water absorption
- reduced runoff on slopes and
- increased air and nutrients to the roots and a deeper root system.
- The microorganisms in the cores help to reduce the amount of thatch build up as well.
Fertilizing Lawns and Weed Control
We recommend fertilizing the lawn after aeration has been done to take advantage of depositing some of the fertilizer into the holes. We use granular fertilizers to feed the lawns and keep them healthy. Cool season grasses will typically be fertilized 6 times during the growing season, about every 6 weeks. Warm season grasses will typically be fertilized 4 times due to their shorter growing season. The first application should include a pre-emergence weed control to help prevent some of the annual weeds from invading the lawn.
Seasonal Cleanup
We offer cleanup services throughout the year, however, our busiest time is in the spring and the fall. We offer pruning services as well. Many trees and shrubs benefit from regular pruning at the appropriate time of year. This often falls in line with the cleanup services.
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