Taking care of your own lawn and yard maintenance might seem like a savings up front, but it can cost you more money in the long run. If you are doing the bare minimum, like mowing and sprinkling Weed & Feed every so often you are also getting the bare minimum results. You may try to trouble shoot if you are experiencing a major problem like pest infestation or fungal diseases.
Unfortunately, misdiagnosing the problem is far too common and can lead to worse results. For instance, we get calls from potential customers about brown patches on their lawn. They assume it is from lack of water or some kind of damage from drought. This is often a sign of turf disease and watering your lawn can spread the disease and make the problem worse. Even when you are trying to be proactive and fertilize your lawn, it’s far too easy to use the wrong fertilizer, use too much or apply it at the wrong time which will weaken and harm your lawn. Plus, most products that can be purchased by the consumer are not commercial grade and do not have as much of an impact. Our chemical applicators are educated, trained, and certified to treat your lawn. They take into consideration the type of grass and soil you have, how much water, sun and shade your lawn receives as well as environmental factors like runoff. All these components help determine the right product application.
One of the biggest reasons people decide to outsource their lawn and yard care is time. Maybe in the beginning you enjoyed getting outside and you appreciated the exercise you got by mowing, weed eating, and trimming. Over time the novelty wears off and you don’t like being in the extreme heat or raking mountains of leaves up in the cold. You may want to do something fun on your time off, but the grass keeps growing no matter your schedule. Let it go too long and now it is going to be a hassle to tackle. Cut it too short and the grass will get stressed and more susceptible to insects and disease. It’s not just the physical act of yardwork either, you also have to buy the equipment and pay to maintain it and have a place to store it. Do you know the proper mow height based on the type of grass you have and the time of year? Can you identify potential problems in your yard before they turn into bigger issues? Our lawncare teams are trained to spot problems before they start and report back to us and the homeowner.
Not having to worry about storing lawncare products like fertilizers and pesticides is a plus for some homeowners. Taking the burden of timing the applications of herbicides and fertilizers is a relief for our clients. Properly maintaining your yard can be backbreaking work, particularly in our hot and humid summers. That is why we offer several options to suit our client’s needs. Our annual lawncare program includes pre-emergent treatments, post-emergent treatments and lawn fertilizations, all timed according to the season. You do not have to pay up front for this program, you can pay by application. Our lawn mowing service can be customized to fit your needs. We can recommend other services if it will benefit your lawn like overseeding or topdressing. We will also keep an eye on your irrigation system, making sure it is in good working order and identifying potential problems before they become costly repairs. We stay educated and up to date on industry standards and laws, ensuring you are getting the best results. Each lawn has unique needs, and our professionals take this into account. By outsourcing your lawn and yard maintenance to us we offer time-savings, convenience, and expertise. Freeing up your time allows you to enjoy your yard, so you can relax knowing it’s in good hands with Cutting Edge Irrigation & Lawns.
