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Lawn Care Services
Lawn care services cover a variety of activities,
including, but not limited to:
- cutting grass
- watering grass
- fertilizing
- controlling harmful insects
- seeding
- laying down sod
- weeding
- removing leaves, pine needles, brush, and
other plant debris
Some services even branch out into other
aspects of landscaping, such as:
- pruning shrubs, bushes, and small trees
- gardening services, such as planting and
caring for flowers and flower beds
- driving away burrowing animals such as moles
Local, state, and federal laws tightly regulate
the application of chemical fertilizers and
pesticides. Before hiring a service that
will utilize toxic substances of this sort,
be sure that it is properly licensed. This
is an important safety consideration for
your family, pets, and yourself, not to mention
the birds and other wildlife that may frequent
your property. A responsible lawn service
will give you detailed instructions on what
you should do after a chemical application,
such as how long you should stay off the
affected areas, and should leave warning
signs along the perimeter.
Some lawn services address concerns
about
hazardous chemicals by offering
non-toxic
or “organic” alternatives, either
exclusively
or as an option.
If you have a large property
and/or a variety
of lawn and garden needs, you
must balance
the convenience of hiring a single
contractor
to do it all with the possibility
that you may get higher quality service overall
by hiring a separate specialist for each
activity. However, going with a variety of
specialists can be more expensive, as well
as more challenging in scheduling and coordinating
their work. |
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