Services - Lawn Maintenance, Landscape Design and Install

We Offer The Following Services

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We offer a wide variety of services as listed below. These services may be chosen and curtailed to suit your properties unique needs.

Lawn Maintenance

Lawn Mowing- Turf areas will be mowed at a recommended height of 3-3.5 inches every 7-10 days, weather permitting, during the growing season. Grass clippings may be collected and hauled away for recycling or mulched back into the turf.
String Trimming & Edging- Grass and weeds around curbs, sidewalks, ornamental beds, fence lines, and trees within the turf area will be properly trimmed with a string trimmer as needed during each mowing visit. A well defined edge will be kept using a string trimmer along sidewalks and curb line. (If necessary, for additional charge, a mechanical edger may be needed to establish the initial edge).
Blowing & Clean up- All hard surfaces and mulched areas will be blown free of all debris resulting from mowing and trimming operations at the end of each visit
Leaf Removal- During the Fall months, leafs are collected from the property and either left curbside for pick up, disposed onsite, or hauled away to be recycled for an additional charge.

Lawn Care

Soil testing- As per the MD Dept. of Agriculture, we are required to take a soil test once every three years. This test helps us analyze your soil conditions so that we may devise a nutrient management program that will benefit your turfs health and also control the leaching of nutrients into the Chesapeake Bay.
Fertilizer and Weed Control- As per soil test results and turf condition, a solid fertilizer and weed control program will be devised to properly care for your turf. Most programs consist of 4-6 applications. Visits are appropriately timed throughout a season.
Fungicide and Pest Control- Your turf will be monitored for disease and pest problems. Should a concern arise you would be notified of the issue, the recommended action need to resolve the issue, and the cost.
Aeration and Seeding- Recommended to be done in the Fall. Renovate your turf to promote new growth. Aeration removes cores of soil from a compact ground which allows air and water to flow to the turfs root system easier promoting a healthier growing environment. By overseeding at the same time you are introducing younger and more vigorous grass plants to your turf stand.
Dethatching- A process where a mechanical rake is used to remove thatch buildup from your lawn. Thatch is layer of un-decomposed plant materials such as grass roots, stems, and leaves that can build up and become harmful to your lawn.
Top Dressing- A process of spreading a composted soil material such as Orgro or Leafgro over top of a lawn to introduce organic material into the soil. We recommended this to be done in the Fall usually in conjunction with aeration and overseeding. By doing so you create a good soil contact for the seed, enrich the soil makeup, and also aid in reducing soil compaction.
Sod- Instant gratification. If you need a lawn fast this is the way to go. We will prep your soil and roll out the sod and you have a lawn. Just add water…

Landscape Maintenance

Mulching- Ornamental beds and tree rings are weeded and prepped, a well defined edge established, and a premium quality much is applied.
Pruning- Ornamental shrubs and trees are hand pruned or sheared to promote healthy growth and appearance.
Planting- Ornamental shrubs or trees can be planted either in addition to or replace existing landscape. We will follow proper planting recommendations specific to the variety of plant to promote healthy survival.
Ornamental Bed Maintenance- We charge by the man hour to hand weed and clean up ornamental beds. We can also apply weed control products to aid in controlling weeds.
Ornamental Fertilizer and Pest Control- A IPM program can be devised to promote plant health. Good fertilization, along with proper pest identification and control, your landscape will flourish.

Seasonal Color Rotations- Add a splash of color to you property by planting annuals and changing them out with the seasons.

Landscape Design & Install

Initial visit- After receiving a request, we will promptly meet with the client to:

Go over the client’s wish list
Evaluate the site to be landscaped
Make recommendations
Determine what method of design the client wants to utilize
A digital photo rendering can be made (additional design fee)
A simple sketch design (additional design fee)
Verbal design with itemized list (free)
Address any question or concerns

Second visit

Go over design choices with client
Give estimated time line
Collect deposit upon approval

Install

We will return to install your landscape as per the design chosen. All proper landscape and safety practices will be followed to insure a successful install.

Third Visit- Upon completion we will return to:

Conduct a walkthrough with the client
Go over proper care practices
Upon client’s approval , collect final payment

Follow Up

At any time after completion we will be available for any questions or concerns you may have regarding your new landscape.

Additional Services:

Spring/Fall Clean Up- Rid your property of fallen debris and prepare it for the new season or ready it for the winter.
Bush Hog- Mow down a overgrown lot
Roll-off Service- We can provide you with a small roll off container for those garage and basement clean out, remodeling jobs, or weekend yard clean ups.
Light Driveway Grading- Re-grade your gravel driveway

Billing Options:

Per Visit- Client will be charged the price of service per visit collected upon completion of service or billed at the end of the billing cycle.
Budget Billing- After the client chooses the services needed for the season, a flat rate for the season will be determined and divided into equal monthly installments. Any additional services provide to client not within the flat rate services will be charged separately. We do offer discounts when “packaging” services.
Pre-Pay- Pay for an entire season up front and receive even greater discounts
Credit Cards- Visa and MasterCard are accepted.