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5 Questions to Ask When Hiring a
Lawn Care Company
Are
you one of those folks who want a lovely lawn but
just don't have the time to care for it yourself? The answer
for you could be a lawn care company. However, how do you know
which one to choose? Here are five questions you should have
answers to before hiring a lawn care
company.
Of course, price should be looked at
when hiring a lawn care company, but remember the old saying,
"you get what you pay for?" Some companies may give
you a lower rate but are they scrimping on materials or using
low quality products? They may be able to charge lower prices
because they're not training their staff adequately.
It
never hurts to ask your neighbors and friends which company
they use. A company with a good reputation will have good word
of mouth. Look at their lawns and ask them if they're happy
with the lawn. Are they satisfied and well treated? Lower
price can sometimes mean lower quality. Get a price quote and
a quote for anything extra that may come up or is not already
provided by their company. Check out several lawn care
companies before you decide. Walk around your lawn and see
what their suggestions are and if they sound genuinely
interested in making your lawn the best it can be.
 Look for companies who are
professional and belong to lawn care organizations such as the
Professional Lawn Care Association of America as well as state
lawn care organizations. Lawn companies that are
involved in these organizations usually are staying current
with the latest in technology, safety regulations and have a
professional pride in their business.
Ask what
pesticide programs they provide. Are they organic or
natural? and those words won't always mean pesticide
free. Ask detailed questions about the pesticides they use,
are they allowable in the area where you live and ask if there
are any environmental or health risks? Ask what products they
use. A good company will be able to give you the names and
product labels of all their seed blends, fertilizers and pest
control products.
Another question to ask
prospective lawn care companies is: what techniques do
you use to improve the health of the soil and grass?
This is an important part of any lawn care program and not all
companies provide these services. Services should include over
seeding, top dressing, aeration, and hand weeding. Yes, some
work still needs to be done by hand. Be sure to ask if these
are extras or part of the service. If they don't do these
extras, then ask for information so you can do them on your
own to keep your lawn healthy. If these services are not
offered, then be sure that their charges reflect what they are
doing.
Is mowing a part of
the service? What height do they cut the grass; do they leave
clippings on the lawn, bag, or mulch? Will they adjust their
mowing schedule according to the weather? More in the
spring and less in the summer when it is needed less. Do they
bag clippings and take them with them or do they leave them
for the waste disposal people to pick up? Will you be
responsible for providing bags for clippings? Will they rake
or mulch leaves in the fall? What about anything extra that
might come up such as storm damage? Will they be available to
help with that? You never know when a natural disaster will
occur and you need the help to clear out the debris of limbs
from your yard.
These questions are all
important ones for you to consider when choosing a lawn care
company. Your lawn and garden program will be effective if you
have a partnership between you and your lawn care company. You
should know what services your lawn care company provides.
They should know what your expectations are for your lawn and
what you should do between visits to maintain your lawn
properly. Between visits, it is up to you to watch out for
insects and disease. If you are mowing, you need to do it on a
regular schedule and water the lawn properly according to
their instructions. Your lawn will look its best if you and
your lawn care company understand each other and are both
aware of what is expected from each side.
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