What Services Should Be Included in Professional Lawn Care Programs?

If you’re going to invest in professional lawn care services, you want to have a good understanding of what you’re going to receive for that investment. You might even be a bit confused about what professional lawn care means. Is your lawn care company also going to be mowing your lawn or cleaning leaves?

In this article, we’ll aim to clear up a lot of confusion about lawn care programs and what should be included in them.

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• What’s the difference between lawn care and lawn maintenance?
• What’s included in lawn care services?
• What isn’t part of a lawn care plan?
• How many lawn care visits do I need?
• Do I really need professional lawn care?
• Choosing Professional Lawn Care in North Mississippi

We want to help you take the guesswork out of figuring out what all of this means and also help set you up for success with your lawn care program.

Your wise choices will help ensure you have the healthy lawn that you desire.

What’s the difference between lawn care and lawn maintenance?

First and foremost, before we delve into specific information about packages and services, we want to define lawn care according to the industry standard. People will talk about “lawn care” when they are talking about things like mowing or leaf clean up but in reality these are lawn maintenance tasks.

Sometimes, this is also referred to as a more overarching category of “landscaping,” though that also gets into tasks like plant installation, pruning, and more.

When talking about lawn care, we’re talking about the health of the lawn and services like fertilization and weed control.

A good way to look at it is that “maintenance” focuses on the aesthetics of your lawn versus its health. Activities involved in maintenance usually include mowing, edging, and leaf cleanup.

What’s included in lawn care services?

We understand that there can be a lot of confusion around “what’s included in lawn care.” Every lawn care company is going to group its lawn care packages differently and include different services.

But at the heart of lawn care are fertilization and weed control. These are the two primary lawn care services that should be included in any lawn care program. And sometimes that’s all you need for a healthy lawn. 

• What is lawn fertilization? Lawn fertilization involves adding much-needed nutrients into the soil in order to help your lawn stay healthy. A regular fertilization schedule maintained by a professional who delivers the right amount and mix of essential nutrients for your lawn at the right times and in the right amounts can keep your lawn thick, green, and thriving.
• What is weed control? Every lawn has dealt with weeds as they are highly prevalent in our climate. Weeds come in various types and can sprout up in your lawn throughout the year. Properly fighting weeds requires a tailored approach for each weed, which involves precise timing and effective control methods. We like to say that the best weed control approach is one that is varied, with a wide array of potential products that can be used.

While fertilization and weed control are definitely the heart of lawn care, often, other issues do pop up like disease and pest problems. A lawn care company should have services that can be added in to address these health issues if needed like fungicide applications for disease and various pest control services.

A lawn care company might also offer lawn aeration, which is a great way to break up compaction and promote healthy growing conditions for grass.

It’s also important to mention here that there should be some room for adjustments, as no two lawns are the same.

At Lawn & Pest Solutions, we also take pride in customizing our lawn care programs to meet your exact needs. We know that every lawn is different. We might not be scheduled to treat weeds, but if we see them, we treat them.

We’re not just following some cookie-cutter plan. We’re addressing what’s going on in real-time with your lawn. That’s a huge difference maker in our results.

What isn’t part of a lawn care plan?

We’ve already explained that services like mowing, edging, and leaf cleanup are “maintenance” tasks. These are not part of a lawn care plan. If you don’t want to handle these yourself, then you might look for a landscaping company.

As far as what isn’t part of an individual lawn care package, this can differ from company to company.

While some lawn care companies may include lawn care services like disease and pest control, regardless of whether concerns exist or not, at Lawn & Pest Solutions, we don’t believe in charging homeowners for services they might not need.

Instead, our approach is to keep a watchful eye and then incorporate these add-ons as needed.

How many lawn care visits do I need?

Another common question that homeowners often have when attempting to understand what should be included in professional lawn care is how many visits they should be getting.

First and foremost, we want homeowners to know that getting hung up on a specific number isn’t as important as understanding what’s being done when the lawn care company is on your property. The lawn care services that your lawn needs to perform its best can potentially be spaced out in different increments and still be successful.

However, we have determined that in our area, seven lawn care visits is an optimal number to make sure that we are providing everything that your lawn needs. It also allows us to be there often enough to keep an eye on the property and scout for potential problems.

Often, we make extra visits when something unexpected comes up. We always encourage homeowners to reach out whenever they have a concern about something they see on their lawn. When we work together, we have the most success!

Do I really need professional lawn care?

While it’s true that you can buy fertilizer and weed control at the hardware store, if you care about getting the best results, then it makes sense to invest in professional lawn care.

For one, it takes the guesswork out of your hands. You don’t have to try and figure out what needs to be done (or how to do it), because you’ll have a professionally trained lawn care technician handling that for you.

It also means getting commercial-grade professional products applied to your property, which are going to be far superior to anything store-bought that you might be using.

However, the “hidden” benefit of professional lawn care that people often overlook is the value of having a regular eye on your property as trained lawn care technicians conduct their scheduled visits. This is a great way to gain assurance that your lawn is in good hands and that problems are being detected when they arise.

That’s why many homeowners would say the biggest value is peace of mind.

Choosing Professional Lawn Care in North Mississippi

As with any service that you’re considering hiring, you want to do your research and have a good sense of what kind of company you’re investing in. You’ll find there are plenty of lawn care services in our region.

But you want to find a company that is going to treat you right.

As you consider your options, we recognize that additional questions may arise. Never hesitate to reach out and ask.

At Lawn & Pest Solutions, we’re here to help. We understand that people often have numerous questions about lawn care services, and we’re available to answer them. We’ll also provide advice and guidance on the services that we don’t handle (like watering and mowing, being two big ones), so that you can ensure these are done right.

We truly believe that the best lawns are built on a partnership between us and the homeowners that we work with.

When you make a smart, well-researched choice, you build a long-term relationship with a lawn care provider in North Mississippi and finally get the lawn…and the relaxation…that you deserve.

Want to improve your lawn’s health and create a thicker, greener lawn? Lawn & Pest Solutions can help you with lawn care in North Mississippi. Get started today with a free quote. Together, we’ll customize a plan that gives you the most attractive lawn on the block.