26 Best Lawn Care Companies Near Me
in Portland, ME

Local Lawn Care Companies Near Me

DIY vs Professional Lawn Care - Which is Better?

Sometimes, you might want to handle lawn care yourself. For the times when you want professional assistance, you can use the services of a subscription company, or pay one of Portland's full-service lawn care companies. When you make the choice to handle everything on your own, you don't pay extra labor costs, but you don't receive any professional guidance. The outcome could be expensive mistakes down the line.

Some companies, such as Sunday Lawn Care, can help you with your DIY lawn care. In most cases, this is in the form of subscription packages which will deliver all the necessary chemicals and equipment for your lawn, based on the time of year and your location in Maine. These companies offer a lot of guidance with lawn care, but you will still be doing all of the manual work.

If you would like to have a company handle all parts of the process, hiring a full-service company like TruGreen is the solution you need. Although these companies tend to be pricier than other options, they take the lead every step of the way, from determining what you need to doing the actual work.

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Types of Lawn Care Services in Portland, ME

Your local Portland lawn care companies can provide many different kinds of services, such as:

• Weed Control: Weed control is the process of removing and preventing weeds and other unwanted plants. Weed control services involve both manually pulling up unwanted greenery and using chemicals that kill weeds and prevent more of them. Most if not all full-service and subscription lawn care companies offer weed control services.
• Fertilization: Fertilization helps encourage growth of plants and grasses using the application of certain chemicals and compounds at various intervals throughout the year. As with weed control, the vast majority of — if not all — full-service and subscription lawn care companies provide fertilization services.
• Aeration: Aeration services, which consist of making small holes all over your lawn, are provided by many full-service lawn care companies. Aeration helps loosen the soil, allowing nutrients, water, and air to flow easier. This improves root growth and strengthens your lawn.
• Soil Care: Soil care improves the growth of your lawn by balancing the pH and chemistry of your soil to improve the availability of nutrients. Normally, most full-service and subscription lawn care companies offer this service.
• Seeding/Overseeding: Seeding services involve putting down grass in bare patches on your lawn. Overseeding, on the other hand, involves laying down new seed over existing grass. Both processes help fill in patchy or bare spots and improve the color and appearance of your lawn. Both processes are offered by the majority of full-service lawn companies and many subscription companies.
• Leaf/Snow Removal: Concerned about leaves or snow sitting on your lawn and killing the grass? You can find a lawn care company that will come out and clear everything away. You may often need snow removal services and occasionally require leaf removal services in Portland. If and when you do require these services, be sure to talk to a company to make sure it is something that they can do.
• Mowing/Edging: Mowing and edging help improve the appearance of your lawn, and also help prevent overgrowth. You can find full-service lawn care companies that offer these services, and there are many companies that specialize in mowing and edging.
• Pest Control: Many full-service lawn care companies will also eliminate insects or other pests that could damage your lawn. The lawn expert might apply pesticides or trap animals. Always ensure that the technician you hire is properly licensed to apply pesticides through the Maine Department of Agriculture.
• Tree and Shrub Care: Many full-service lawn care companies can help take care of trees and shrubs that are wilting, overgrowing, or simply need some extra love. These services will go a long way towards helping your property look its best.

There is a lawn care company for every need and budget in Portland. We strongly suggest contacting one or two of the ones on our above list to discover the one that is best for you.

Choosing a Portland Lawn Care Company

It is probably important to you to choose a lawn care services company that you can trust. If the technician is going to apply chemicals like pesticides around your property, they will need to be licensed through the Maine Department of Agriculture. If you need them to perform landscaping services (such as tree and shrub care), they will have to meet all of the landscaper licensing requirements for Maine. Companies might also have membership in organizations like the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP). Landscapers are not required to be NALP members, but the association allows companies to collaborate and share information on best practices. Finally, you can look at a company's website to find out what kind of guarantees they offer, and read online reviews.

Next, you'll need to determine which companies provide the specific services that you need. Many lawn care service companies in Portland have both fixed plans and "a la carte" options, where you are able to pick and choose only the services that you need.

After whittling down your list even further, you can ask companies about free inspections and getting a service quote. Inspections can be quick and painless — some companies are even able to estimate the size of your yard using GPS technology before visiting your home. From there, they should be able to give you an estimate based on the size of your lawn and the specific services you need.

Homeowner Responsibilities

When you're planning to hire a Portland lawn care company, you might wonder what to expect. Here are some things to keep in mind:

• Before Treatments: Any full-service company will ask you to keep any pets indoors the day they come to your home. They will also tell you to make sure that they'll be able to access your entire lawn, for example by keeping gates open. You should not need to water or do other preparation on your lawn in advance unless your technician asks for it. If you're using a subscription company, ensure that you provide any needed information and submit your order in advance.
• During Treatments: If you are using a subscription company, you will be the one doing the lawn treatment, following the instructions provided. If you choose a full-service company like TruGreen, they bring their equipment to your home to perform services. Normally you won't need to be home for lawn care treatment. However, your company might ask that you be home the first time they come to work. The company will tell you, either electronically or in writing, what services they completed and when.
• After and Between Treatments: With any type of company you choose, lawn care services will generally continue on a regular basis until you cancel them. After each visit or subscription delivery, your company will inform you when family and pets can safely be on the lawn again. Your company may also tell you to water your lawn 24 hours after some treatments. It is important to remember that the effects of some treatments, such as overseeding and weed control, will take some time to manifest. In the unlikely event that something goes wrong with your lawn care treatment, the majority of companies have guarantees behind their products and services.

Choosing the right lawn care company in Portland can go a long way towards feeling confident and knowledgeable when it comes to all of the work to be done. We recommend reaching out to one of the companies on our list of Portland's best lawn care providers to find the right professional for your needs.