FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

No. Our service is continuous, but you can start or stop at any time.

We schedule your lawn for regular service at the optimum times and will continue until you direct us to make a change. You only need to contact us to make a change, start or stop service.

Yes. We accept all credit and debit cards.

Our prices are based on the square footage of your lawn…not your lot. That is why we measure before giving you a quote.

We have a lawn care program based on our climate and soils. You can choose to have our regular program or natural organic products. If you have special needs we can accommodate them.

Yes, we offer a discount for prepayment of your annual service.

Yes, since 1984. Our owner has a Master’s Degree in Forestry and Agronomy so you can be sure our program is dialed in to our local soils and plant growth cycles. We also have deep roots in the service industry and believe our success depends on keeping the needs of our customers first and giving them the best products and service possible at a fair price.

Most of us would like to mow on a regular schedule, but for best results, let your lawn tell you when it is time. It grows very rapidly in cool, wet conditions and hardly at all when it is hot and dry. We recommend mowing when the lawn gets to 4 ½ inches and then cutting only 1/3 of the height, which will take it down to 3”. Mowing 3 inches or higher encourages a deep root system and thickens the lawn which helps hold back weeds.

Sharpen your mower blades once a month.

Raise the mower height to three inches.

Mow when the grass is dry.

Leave the clippings on the lawn.

Alternate mowing direction.

In general, lawns need about an inch of water per week either from rainfall or homeowner watering. (You can measure with a straight sided container or until you can easily insert a screwdriver for several inches). Don’t water again until the soil is dry. If the soil is wet for long periods it creates ideal conditions for disease. It is better to water deeply than in frequent in small amounts. Deep watering encourages roots to go deeper into the soil and enables the plant to withstand drought better.

If we do have drought…you can choose to water deeply only every two weeks. Your lawn will go dormant and can survive about six weeks. At this time you will need to water very well and regularly to bring it back. This process of breaking dormancy takes a lot of energy from the plant. Our summer application is designed to help your lawn through this stressful time.

No. Studies of the contents of moles’ stomachs show that their favorite food is earthworms. They will eat grubs if they are present in their normal feeding area.

Grass plants have a pattern of growth through the year. In the spring, energy stored in the roots goes to breaking dormancy and producing lots of top growth which gathers sunlight and soil nutrients. It loves a cool wet environment.

In the summer heat and dryness, growth slows down and the plant may go dormant.

In the fall there is another surge of top growth with rain and cooler temperatures. There is also an increase in root production and food storage in the roots for winter.

Winter puts the plant into dormancy and it survives on the carbohydrates stored in the roots. Then it starts all over again.

Clay soils are made up of very small particles which pack tightly together. This prevents water, air, nutrients, and plant roots from penetrating deeply. Plants grown in clay soils have a hard time making deep roots and getting the air and water they need. This is why we recommend annual aeration and leaving grass clippings on the lawn. Aeration pulls many finger sized plugs of soil, making spaces for air, water, roots and nutrients to penetrate. Clipping will break down and add organic matter to the soil. This enriches it over time.

Weeds are a constant battle. Weed seeds can survive in the soil for as long as 75 years! We treat weeds as needed in your lawn and will retreat if necessary for full service customers. As your lawn gets thicker and healthier with good feeding, mowing, and watering, it will be harder and harder for weeds to get started.