Choosing Lawn Services
Even if you care for your own yard, it can help to use professional services when you're away or for additional services such as aerating,seeding,sodding and pruning.
Taking care of your lawn can be a lot of work. If you need help, here are some suggestion guidelines for selecting a lawn-service from the Professional Lawn Care Association of America.
Decide what you want from a service. Most offer standard services, such as fertilizing, weed, pest control, aerating, mowing, clean up and small tree and shrub maintenance.
Request references from the lawn service. Ask for people who use their services in your area.. This is a good way to determine how other view the service.
Request a free estimate of service costs from the individual or company. Beware of services that quote firm prices without having seen your lawn.
Ask about prices and what services are included. Lawn care services range from established franchises to single person units Some require a yearly contact; others work on verbal agreements that can be discontinued by the customer at any time.
Check to see if you can save money by paying an annual or quarterly fee up front. The services offer a variety of payment structures and options. Some methods are more convenient than paying after each treatment.
Don't be afraid to ask questions. Understand what services the company is proposing to provide for your lawn before work starts. Find out what treatments, services, are included. What happens if you have a problem between service.
Will there be a charge for these service calls? Do they offer a special for non-routine services.
Make sure the service is licensed to apply lawn-care products (chemicals) as required by your state. You can also check with your local Better Business Bureau to find more information on a specific lawn-care company's service record.
Some lawn services are just new and need a chance. A lawn service can in many ways be like other products or service you just need to give them a try.
