lawn Care Services
Weekly & Bi-Weekly Mowing
Services begin in March and typically end early- November, with weather permitting. Mower blades will be kept sharp to provide a consistent quality cut. The height of the blades is according to grass type, variety, and other variables, and is to be determined by the Contractor.
More about the service:
•Large clumps of clippings are to be distributed by mechanical blowing or collected and disposed of by the Contractor.
•Tree rings, plant beds, and all buildings, sidewalks, fences, driveways, parking lots, and other surfaced areas bordered by grass will be edged every other mowing service.
•Mower blades will be kept sharp to provide a consistent quality cut.
Aeration, Over-Seeding, and Starter Fertilizer
- Aeration services are to be performed in the early Fall (mid-September through early October) and may be identified as a ‘Fall Service.’
- As aeration is essential to the success of overseeding, overseeding services must be performed in conjunction with aeration service.
- Starter fertilizer must be applied in conjunction with aeration and/or overseeding.
Regular Fertilizer
A technician is to visit the property six (6) throughout the season, which lasts from early Spring through late Fall.
Irrigation Start-Up & Winterization
Start-Up:
The irrigation system is to be turned on for the season, with all valves and sprinkler heads being checked for optimal performance. The system will be run to check irrigation coverage, and to check for necessary repairs.
Winterization:
The Contractor will clear all irrigation lines by blowing water out with an air compressor. The irrigation controller is to be deactivated. Winterizations are to occur from early through mid- November, with weather permitting.
Mulching and More!
Spring Clean-Up/Fall Clean-Up
Spring Clean-Up services are to be performed in March through April, while Fall Clean-Ups are performed in late October/early November.
More about the service:
•All plant beds are to be weeded and all landscape debris removed. Bed edges will be cut to a 2”-3” depth (depending on soil conditions).
•De-mulch will be performed as necessary for proper mulch management.
•Corrective pruning, shaping, and dead wooding of plant material will be performed, and an application of pre-emergent weed control in all beds will be performed at the Contractor’s discretion.
• Double-shredded hardwood mulch will be installed to maintain at least 2 inches of mulch coverage of the beds.
•Regular colored mulch will be installed unless specified otherwise on the Client’s contract.
Garden Bed Weeding
One month following the Spring Clean-Up service, weeds growing within mulched beds are to be removed monthly. Weeds are to be removed by one or more methods at the Contractor’s discretion, which can include the use of hand-tools and/or an application of weed killer.
Leaf Removal
This service is performed between one and four times a season, specified by the Client’s contract.
All leaves within lawn and mulched areas are to be collected and disposed of. The first service is to take place in late October/early November, with the final service completed in December.
Gutter Cleaning
Gutter Cleaning is performed between one and four times a season, specified by the Client’s contract. The first service typically takes place in late October/early November, with the final service completed in December.
More about the service:
- Gutters are to be cleaned by hand or with a large spoon, gutter scoop, garden trowel, or leaf blower.
- Once debris have been removed, gutters and downspouts will be rinsed out with water. If downspouts are clogged, they will be flushed with water and/or a plumber’s snake.
- The Contractor is to report if leaks are found during the cleaning process
Chimney & Dryer Duct Cleaning
Chimney and Dryer duct cleaning will both be performed on the scheduled date.
- Chimney cleaning includes flue, firebox, and smoke chamber. Cleaning service excludes chimney repairs. Contractor will inform client of any visible damage while performing chimney cleaning service.