Lawn Care


Mowing
Mowed at desired height, finished by blowing driveway and sidewalks (as applicable). Grass clippings are up to you, we can mulch, side discharge, or collect. If we are requested to remove the clippings from the property, there is an additional charge

Weekly Service:
  • Less than 1/2 Acre: 40.00
  • 1/2 Acre: 50.00
  • 1 acre: 100.00
  • Clipping Collection and removal 15.00
Bi-Weekly Service:
  • Less than 1/2 Acre: 70.00
  • 1/2 Acre: 85.00
  • 1 acre: 150.00
  • Clipping Collection and removal 15.00

Overgrown Recovery:
Mowing, trimming, edging. Handling grass clippings is up to you (mulch, side discharge, or collection)
  • Less than 1/2 Acre: 125.00
  • 1/2 Acre: 190.00
  • 1 acre: 350.00
  • Clipping Collection and removal 15.00


Edging
Driveway, sidewalk, and curb side edging with a mechanical edger is quoted per total linear feet


Soil Augmentation - HumiChar
HumiChar is a blend of Humic Acid and Biochar (charcoal) Improve your soil health, lawn health, plant health, and reduce the use of fertilizers. Dispersible Granule (DG) is The Andersons' patented nutrient delivery system. With DG Technology, particles are more rapidly and efficiently broken down allowing the charcoal to penetrate the soil (1/2"/season) to reach the root layer of a lawn. Environmentally friendly, OMRI listed. User friendly; can be blended with fertilizers or used alone

Liquid Humic Acid is a soil amendment that improves both Clay and Sandy soils in lawns and gardens. It generates beneficial soil microbes quickly. It also helps neutralize many types of toxic conditions in soils, and allows plants to thrive where they formerly could only survive

Biochar provides a home for microbes and will increase the soils ability to hold water. Biochar can improve soil fertility, which stimulates plant growth. Healthier plants are able to consume and convert more carbon dioxide (CO2), thus improving air quality. Due to its ability to retain soil nutrients for long periods of time, biochar reduces the need for chemical fertilizers

Suggested application is twice per year (Spring and Fall, but may be done as often as desired) with the following ingredients:
HumiChar
Fertilizer
Microbial Pack

HumiChar is sold at cost - Google HumiChar to see current selling prices (84.88 on 7/15/20 for 40 lbs that will cover up to 40,000 sq ft)
Application Fee:
  • Less than 1/2 Acre: 25.00
  • 1/2 Acre (330'x66' - 21780 sq ft): 30.00
  • 1 acre (660'x66' - 43560 sq ft): 60.00

Top Dressing - Fertilization, Weed Control, Seeding
Application Fee:
Minimum fee: 25.00
1/2 Acre (330'x66' - 21780 sq ft): 35.00
1 acre (660'x66' - 43560 sq ft): 60.00


The following services are by quote based again on size or square footage
De-Thatching
A thin thatch layer, less than 1/2-inch thick, is beneficial to lawn health. It acts as an organic mulch to help conserve soil moisture and protect against big fluctuations in soil temperatures. A thin thatch layer allows water, nutrients and air to penetrate into soil and reach waiting plant roots. But when thatch grows thick, grass suffers

Thatch layers of 1 inch or more become barriers instead of benefits. Thick thatch blocks water and fertilizer, and grass roots get trapped in thatch, where they're vulnerable to heat, drought and stress. Water from irrigation can accumulate in the thatch layer, too, so grass roots suffocate from lack of air. Thick thatch also provides a breeding ground for lawn disease and insect pests

Aeration
Aeration involves perforating the soil with small holes to allow air, water and nutrients to penetrate the grass roots. This helps the roots grow deeply and produce a stronger, more vigorous lawn

The main reason for aerating is to alleviate soil compaction. Compacted soils have too many solid particles in a certain volume or space, which prevents proper circulation of air, water and nutrients within the soil. Excess lawn thatch or heavy organic debris buried under the grass surface can also starve the roots from these essential elements

Should You Aerate Your Lawn?
Your lawn is probably a good candidate for aeration if it:
  • Gets heavy use, such as serving as the neighborhood playground or racetrack. Children and pets running around the yard contribute to soil compaction
  • Was established as part of a newly constructed home. Often, the topsoil of newly constructed lawns is stripped or buried, and the grass established on subsoil has been compacted by construction traffic
  • Dries out easily and has a spongy feel. This might mean your lawn has an excessive thatch problem. Take a shovel and remove a slice of lawn about four inches deep. If the thatch layer is greater than one-half inch, aeration is recommended
  • Was established by sod, and soil layering exists. Soil layering means that soil of finer texture, which comes with imported sod, is layered over the existing coarser soil. This layering disrupts drainage, as water is held in the finer-textured soil. This leads to compacted conditions and poor root development. Aerating breaks up the layering, allowing water to flow through the soil more easily and reach the roots
When to Aerate Your Lawn
The best time for aeration is during the growing season, when the grass can heal and fill in any open areas after soil plugs are removed. Ideally, aerate the lawn with cool season grass in the early spring or fall and those with warm season grass in the late spring


Shrub & Tree Care
The proper time to prune needled evergreens such as pines is the winter dormant period. The rule of thumb for flowering shrubs is that if the bush blooms in fall or in late summer, you should prune it in early spring before new growth emerges. By contrast, if the plant flowers in spring or in early summer, wait till after it has completed its flowering, then proceed with pruning

For bushes in foundation plantings, prune away any branches rubbing against the house or wall (up to 12"). This improves air circulation around the back branches and ultimately results in a healthier bush