In Spring on June 27, 2011 at 6:38 am | Written by diane
Having a nice lawn is important to many people because this is what most people will see at first glance. Some even find that a pretty lawn would represent the family that lives in the house. However, not everyone has the time to spend just for their lawns. While others prefer to handle mowing their own lawns, people who have busy lifestyles prefer to utilize lawn service professionals. After all, lawns not only require mowing but many other kinds of services as well.
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In Spring on April 5, 2011 at 5:20 pm | Written by diane
Spring lawn care begins with lawn fertilizing. Proper fertilization of your lawn in the spring is vital because this feeding replenishes the reserves used during the dormant winter period.
As the mowing season begins, allowing grass clippings to remain on the lawn after mowing is actually helpful. This process is known as grass-cycling. After a long winter, check the thatch level to see if the lawn would benefit from dethatching and aeration.
Spring lawn care services can help prevent grassy weeds like crabgrass. It is the perfect time to treat lawns with pre-emergents to prevent the growth weeds. It is also beneficial to have your trees and shrubs treated, preventing a variety of insect eggs from being able to hatch.
In Spring on February 10, 2011 at 5:34 pm | Written by diane
Joe Khouri, owner of Green Tee Lawn Care in Batavia, Ill., credited the success of his business to a good product, good customer service and a sound advertising formula.
Customer service
For Khouri, providing customer service is paramount. The ability to provide excellent customer service starts with comprehensive training for technicians. “Our technicians represent our company,” Khouri said. With the technician representing the company, the importance of the service provided by that technician cannot be underestimated.
Green Tee currently has about 40 employees, mostly state-licensed technicians. Khouri emphasized the role of the technicians in delivering the product. “Our reputation is based on the product and on good customer service,” he said.
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In Spring on January 26, 2011 at 3:13 pm | Written by diane
During a time when “staycations” encourage homeowners to get the most enjoyment from their lawns, keeping lawn care as care-free as possible is a number-one priority. Here are a few tips to keep your lawn and property looking its best at all times:
No. 1. Fertilizing. Performing lawn care tasks is one thing, performing them at the right time is another. Timing is crucial when it comes to things like fertilizing, weed control applications, and aerating. Having an experienced lawn care company analyze your lawn can greatly improve the health and beauty of your lawn. click here for more info on fertilizers and fertilization.
No. 2. Aeration. Excessive thatch prevents water and nutrients from penetrating the soil and reaching the roots. It causes shallow rooting and creates unhealthy growing conditions which can bring on weed and disease problems. Try to aerate and/or de-thatch once a year.
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