Maintenance
Maintenance Services
We know that with every home or business comes maintenance, not just on the inside but outside too! With a range of services available we are here to help with any maintenance your property needs.
Weekly Lawn Mowing
When mowing services are performed we use only the finest in lawn care equipment to make sure you get the best cut each and every time. You can count on us to be there on the same day, every week, so you never have to worry about us not showing up. If for any reason our crews are behind due to the weather or other circumstances beyond our control, we make sure to contact you and let you know when you can expect us at your property. Your weekly lawn mowing services includes:
- Mowing of the entire lawn area once every week
- Sidewalks, driveway, curb and patio will be edged when needed, as over edging can leave too much of a gap between hard surface and the grass
- String trimming around plant beds, fence lines, foundation, swing sets, and any areas mower can not get to.
- Grass clippings will be recycled back into the lawn as they provide nutrients back into the soil which is beneficial to the lawn (Bagging of grass is available for an additional cost)
- Any excess grass will be blown from driveways, sidewalks, walkways, curbs, patio and porch to make sure everything is clean following completion of your mowing service.
Property Clean Up's
Properties need to be cleaned up at all times of year, and we're here to help! Whether it's leaves or weeds, sticks or other debris, we can make sure to tailor our clean up to meet your property's needs. Typical clean up services include the following:
- We will come to your property and rake and/or blow out landscaped areas to clean up all dead grass, leaves, sticks, twigs and winter debris.
- Lawn will be mowed and bagged (if needed, weather permitting)
- We will trim back any dead growth from any perennials
- All debris collected during the spring clean up will be removed from the property and disposed of (Disposal fees do apply)
Lawn Aeration
Performed in the Spring or Fall, this service involves perforating the soil with small holes to allow air, water and nutrients to penetrate the grass roots. This helps the roots grow deeply and produce a stronger, more vigorous lawn. The main reason for aerating is to alleviate soil compaction. If you use a lawn mowing service, have high traffic such as pets and family frequently utilizing the lawn, or notice that your lawn just isn't looking it's best, an aeration is a great way to give your lawn the breath of fresh air that it needs.
Other recommended services to consider including with your core aeration: Overseeding, Power raking & Dethatching
Power Raking / Dethatching
What is the difference between Power Raking and Dethatching?
Dethatching and power raking are both performed with the same machine. The difference in the two services is how deep the cutting knives are set on the power rake/dethatcher. Depending on the amount of thatch in your lawn, you may just need the surface raked out or for higher amounts of thatch we may need to go deeper to remove more.
What is thatch?
Thatch is a tightly intermingled layer of living and dead stems, leaves and roots which accumulates between the layer of actively-growing grass and the soil underneath. Thatch is a normal component of an actively growing turf grass. As long as the thatch is not too thick, it can increase the resilience of the turf to heavy traffic.
Thatch develops more readily on high-maintenance lawns than on low-maintenance lawns.
How does thatch effect turf quality?
An excessive thatch layer (more than 1 inch) can restrict the movement of air, water, fertilizer and other materials to the roots. This air- and water- impervious layer causes the grass to restrict rooting to the thatch layer to get air and water and, hence, reduces drought resistance in the turf. Furthermore, if the thatch dries out, it cannot be rewetted easily. Even if the thatch stays moist, it can harbor fungi which can cause turf diseases. When temperature and moisture conditions are right, a disease infestation can kill the already weakened turf.
Other recommended services to consider including with your power raking/ dethatching service: Aeration & Overseeding
Overseeding
Over seeding is an overlooked activity in American home lawn care. Consumers assume, incorrectly, that fertilizer is all that is needed to keep a turf thick and free of weeds. Grass gets tired. It needs to be revitalized. Over seeding is not difficult and the benefits support investing the modest amount of time it takes to make it happen.
Over seeding compensates for that natural slowdown of the turf's reproduction.
There are two major benefits to Overseeding:
- You ensure your lawn stays thick and dense, or if it has thinned, you will make it thick again. Thick grass has few if any weeds if it is mowed over 2 inches tall.
- Disease resistance. The new varieties of seed you sow this year will have better disease resistance than those varieties already in your lawn.
Other recommended services to consider including when applying seed to your lawn: Aeration and Power Raking/ Dethatching
Bush & Shrub Trimming
Keeping up on pruning and trimming your bushes/shrubs is not only important in maintaining a nice and neat landscape, but keeping those plants healthy as well. When performing this service, our team will ensure your bushes are pruned and trimmed properly and at the right time of year. Upon completion of this service, all clippings and disposal will be cleaned up and removed from the property. This service is offered all year round.
Bed Clean Up's & Bed Edging
Keeping your planting beds clean makes a big difference in the overall appearance of your property. Throughout the season you may notice your planting/mulch beds in need of some TLC, and if so, we're here to help. Bed clean up and bed edging are two different services and are billed differently, however a clean bed will only look better with nice clean edges, so they go well when done together.
Bed Clean Up includes:
- Any weeds, grass, sticks, twigs, and debris in planting beds will be removed and disposed of.
- No chemicals are used during this service
Bed Edging includes:
- Creating nice clean lines around the perimeter of existing beds
- This service is performed with a bed edging machine or with a spade shovel
- Any dirt resulting from the edging is recycled back into the beds therefore we highly recommend having this service done prior to mulching
Power Washing
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