Question 1

Why is professional lawn maintenance so important?

Accepted Answer

Whether or not you hire a professional is up to you, but paying meticulous attention to your lawn will provide a multitude of benefits. It’ll give you a great space for your family to enjoy, increase the value of your home, provide oxygen to the environment, and cool down the area around your home, making your air conditioner’s job easier.

An established lawn will also have a deep root system that controls erosion, runoff, and the purity of water that is funneled into the groundwater supply.

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Question 2

What are the benefits of adding mulch to flower beds?

Accepted Answer

There are many benefits of adding mulch to your flower beds. These benefits include helping the soil retain moisture, contributing to soil health, blocking the sunlight, repelling insects, and even controlling soil erosion.

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Question 3

When should I aerate my lawn?

Accepted Answer

Aeration should take place during high growth periods. This is typical during the cooler times of the year when there’s plenty of rain, mainly in the spring and fall. Aeration puts stress on the turf, which could be detrimental when the turf is highly stressed already due to high heat and periods of drought.

We recommend fall aeration with overseeding to loosen the soil and develop new growth at the same time. Aeration is great for any lawn, but especially if it gets a lot of foot traffic, is part of new construction with compact soil, or is part of a thatch management program.

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Question 4

Do I need an irrigation system?

Accepted Answer

Irrigation systems are not necessary for maintaining the health of your lawn or plants. Irrigation does much of the hard work that watering entails so that you don’t have to, and it hits the parts of your lawn you might miss. A hose and sprinkler can be a money-saving alternative, but require you to set timers and manually move the sprinkler around your yard. With either option, it’s easy to waste water. Ultimately, you have to decide if an irrigation system is right for you.

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Question 5

What is the difference between landscaping and hardscaping?

Accepted Answer

Landscaping refers to the designing, planning, and construction of gardens and other features that both create useable space for outdoor activities and enhance the appearance of a home. According to Statista, there are six main components to landscaping, and the others include maintenance, lawn care, tree care, and irrigation services.

Hardscaping includes non-organic materials such as stone and woodwork, retaining walls, decks, firepits, and more.

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Question 6

How much does it cost to install a backyard water feature?

Accepted Answer

There are many different types and sizes of water features that you can add to your yard landscape, so the cost varies based on what water feature you choose.

The different types of water features you can install to upgrade your lawn include fountains, ponds, and waterfalls.

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