As summertime continues and fall approaches, the upcoming change-of-seasons is the perfect time to reevaluate your lawn’s needs, and the quality you are receiving from your lawn care service. If you already have a professional lawn care specialist, are you assured that they are providing the best quality service and custom care for every part of your landscape? We have a few pointers for how to tell whether your lawn care is meeting standards in Lebanon and Allentown, PA.
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Lawn Care
While lawn care might seem like the most basic element of your landscape’s upkeep, it is actually very important to make sure your lawn is getting everything it needs in order to stay healthy and vibrant. A high-quality lawn care service will provide a custom plan for your lawn, that includes a variety of services that your lawn may need. These services typically include soil analysis, aeration and dethatching, fertilizing, weeding and pest control, and mowing with the correct specifications to your lawn. As your lawn changes with the seasons, these tasks might need to be reevaluated in your lawn’s custom care plan.
Trees and Shrubs
Along with caring for your lawn’s unique and specific needs, your lawn’s caretaker can also keep up with the maintenance of your shrubs and trees (to a certain extent - there are situations when it is necessary to call an arborist). When shrubs and trees are trimmed regularly, they maintain their health and their robust appearance. It is also important for the safety of your home and your neighbors’ homes to have your trees trimmed regularly. Your lawn care provider will be able to tell you whether they can handle the trimming job, or if they can recommend an arborist. When not properly taken care of, sick or dead parts of your plants not only become an eyesore, but also take nutrients away from the otherwise healthy parts. The combination of a well-kept lawn and trimmed, thriving shrubs and trees will both maintain the beauty of your outdoor space.
Hardscapes and Softscapes
Existing landscape designs will inevitably need some repairs and updates each year. Ask your lawn service company to keep in touch with you about identifying, fixing, and making improvements to issues such as drainage problems, cracked pavers, broken asphalt, crumbling concrete, and malfunctioning light fixtures. If you don’t already have bi-yearly gutter maintenance as part of your lawn care contract, consider adding it in for the safety of your roof!
Fresh Landscapes
After a long and hot summer, your landscape will most likely need a little pick-me-up to retain its beauty throughout the seasons. Ask your lawn care company if they provide services such as mulching (to help plant roots retain moisture, and also discourages weeds), thinning out overcrowded plant beds, or planting new vegetation for the next season. It may be too late to plant seeds for the fall, but late summer is a great time to plant mature flowers or vegetables to enjoy during the warm fall months.
Water Features
Maintenance of water features is also an important aspect of your lawn care plan. The beautiful areas of your landscape that include water can easily turn into the most unpleasant parts of your lawn if not well cared for with proper filtration and cleaning. Some lawn care companies may offer services to maintain your pool, pond or other water features.
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