While lawn care might not be the top priority, it can be very important if one wants to increase the value of their property and make first impressions count when people visit their home. According to an article from the New York Times1, maintaining a healthy lawn is a relatively inexpensive way to leave a good impression and sometimes as important as painting the inside of our house.
Giving the lawn the care it deserves is not always affordable, but keeping it a vibrant green color and cutting it shouldn’t require that we spend a lot of money. With that said, we present some lawn care tips that are budget-friendly and a great way to spend less money.
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Consider Hiring a Lawn Care Service
By contracting a lawn care service, we will have one less chore to complete. But think of it this way as well: landscaping can be an issue for senior citizens who would do well to avoid working hard in hot and sunny weather when lawns require the most attention.
The CDC reports that heatwaves and the resulting heatstroke deaths kill more people every year than tornadoes, earthquakes, hurricanes, and floods put together2. Likewise, lawnmowers themselves can also be quite a hazard. Every year more than 6,000 people seriously injure themselves in lawn-mower accidents, according to researchers from John Hopkins University3.
A professional lawn care service has insurance and trains workers to avoid these kinds of issues. Other benefits of hiring someone to maintain the lawn include:
- Getting professional results thanks to expert knowledge
- Having someone do the work on a regular basis, even if one has a busy schedule
- No wasted money or lost time while searching for the right lawn treatment
- Each time adequate treatment and equipment is used
- Complex issues such as weeds, infestations, and animal damage can be handled successfully
These advantages can bring the lawn back to life or avoid any damage. Furthermore, doing lawn care our self can be upwards of $500 just to purchase a capable lawnmower. But if we hire someone for the job, they can be paid as little as $30 for one visit. Seniors can benefit the most from a lawn care service and eliminate the task of cutting and keeping the grass healthy altogether.
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It's Great to Consider Multiple Companies for Lawn Care in the Area
Landscaping is a competitive industry, so it's not hard to find a reliable and affordable service to cut and take care of the lawn. Moreover, companies often have to fill empty spots in their schedules so they tend to extend bargain prices if the lawn doesn't require much work. Booking is even easier in recent years with mobile applications that let customers get in touch with services quickly.
Kids from the neighborhood or local handymen willing to cut grass are a common approach. However, they can often do more harm than good and leave a lot to be desired since they rarely provide professional results due to a lack of professional equipment and expert knowledge. But in today's world, we don't have to rely on acquaintances; we can quickly hire a pro at a great price online.
When searching for lawn care specialists nearby, keep these tips in mind so that one can find a great company for an unbeatable price:
- Remember to measure the size of the lawn before looking for quotes. We should be able to get a bargain for a small or large enough lawn.
- Ask potential landscapers what their services include. Do they fertilize, check soil, and plant trim, or are these extra charges?
- Don't hire the first company. Find someone with a good reputation who also has good prices. Compare different prices and get into details. Check to see if anyone has bargain price for new customers and special prices.
Finding an Affordable and Trustworthy Lawn Care Service Is Not That Hard
Consistency is key to having a good lawn. Experienced homeowners know they need to fertilize soil regularly, for example, if they want to have excellent density, color, and growth4. Yes, we can do some of the work our self, but getting in touch with a professional lawn service can help avoid all of the pitfalls of DIY lawn care.
But it's not just that, we will also spend less time and money by contacting professional landscapers. Why spend hours in the sun working hard with no guarantee that the results will be worth it? Trained workers who manage dozens of lawns each day will do the job quickly, effectively, and regularly.
Just remember to compare multiple options before making a decision. Searching for lawn care companies online will also be a great and the easiest way to find an expert we can trust.
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References
[2]https://www.medscape.com/answers/166320-61808/what-is-the-incidence-of-heat-stroke-in-the-us
[4]https://www.k-state.edu/turf/resources/lawn-problem-solver/maintenance/fertilizing/