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Keeping your lawn beautiful does a lot for both the value and appearance of your property, but achieving this takes a lot of hard work. You also will want to make sure your lawn is prepared for Parma's low temperatures, which can be cooler than large swaths of of the country.
Luckily, our expertly crafted list will help you with all your lawn care questions. Scroll down to learn about the top-rated lawn care service providers in the Parma area.
TruGreen, founded in 1974 under the original name ChemLawn, now operates in 48 U.S. states. The company is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. They have a large variety of pre-set and flexible plans that can be purchased online. All of their services are performed by TruExpert℠ Certified Specialists, and their full programs are backed by their TruGreen Guarantee®.
Sunday Lawn Care uses each customer's individual soil and climate data to deliver "custom lawn nutrients, herbicides, pest control, grass seed, bare spot repair, pet spot solutions, garden fertilizer, flower bulbs, and wildflower seeds" at the appropriate times throughout the year. When you sign up with Sunday, you will choose from one of three different subscription plans. All of these plans are customized to your property and backed by the company's Sunday guarantee.
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Don't feel up to handling lawn care by yourself? Explore using a subscription lawn care company, or hire one of Parma's full-service lawn care companies. If you elect to handle everything on your own, you will save some money up front. However, you'll give up the expert advice and guidance that can help prevent costly mistakes.
Some companies, such as Sunday Lawn Care, can help you with your DIY lawn care. Generally this is in the form of subscription packages which contain all the necessary chemicals and equipment for your lawn, based on your location in New York and the time of year. These companies can provide you with a lot of guidance with lawn care, but you will still be the one outside pulling weeds.
Would you prefer to have someone else handling everything? A full-service company like TruGreen may be right for you. A full-service lawn care company might be the highest-cost option, but they will take care of not just the decision-making but also the manual labor.
There are a number of services that you might employ a Parma lawn care company for, such as:
No matter what type of services you need, there is a Parma lawn care company that can handle it. We strongly suggest looking into one or two of the companies on our list above to find which one is best for you.
When you are choosing a company, you first should make sure that you are choosing a reliable one. If a technician will be applying chemicals like pesticides to your lawn, they will need to be licensed through the New York Department of Agriculture. If the package from your lawn care company includes landscaping services, such as edging or tree care, you can look to see if they meet all of the landscaper licensing requirements for New York. Once you've verified that a company is licensed, you can check to see if they belong to an organization such as the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP). This is an optional association that lets its members collaborate and provides education regarding best practices in the industry. You can also look up online reviews and explore the company's website to learn about the guarantees that they offer. "For more than two decades, the NALP Foundation...has supported education, research, and scholarships to strengthen the future of the landscape and lawn care industry."
Next, you need to figure out if a company provides the services you need. When selecting a Parma lawn care services company, you might opt for one of their fixed plans or one of their "a la carte'' options that lets you pick and choose services.
After whittling down your list even more, you can ask companies about getting a free inspection and service quote. You often won't need to wait long for an inspection — some companies can even get a quick estimate of the size of your yard using GPS before they come out to your home. The company will then give you an estimate based on the size of your lawn and the specific services you need.
There are a handful of things for a homeowner in Parma to keep in mind before, during, and after lawn care treatments. Some of these are:
By choosing a provider from our list of the best lawn care companies in Parma, you'll be in the hands of experts. Your Parma lawn care professional can clarify all expectations and keep you well-informed throughout the process.
The cost of lawn care in Parma will be based on a handful of factors. One is your lawn's size, and another is the type of services you want. The cost will also vary based on how often your lawn needs servicing. Subscription companies will cost less at first, but you will have to do the manual labor yourself. We suggest you contact one or two of the companies from our list of the top lawn service providers in Parma for an estimate.
The amount of money that you want to spend and how much work you are willing to do will both have an effect on the type of lawn care that is best for you. Hiring one of Parma's full-service lawn care companies such as TruGreen will be the most expensive, but will also require the least work on your part. Conversely, doing everything on your own will be the least expensive, but will necessitate the most hard work and planning. Subscription companies are somewhere in between these other options.
Year-round, you should be completing weed and pest control, aeration and fertilization, and tree and shrub care as needed. When it's warmer out, you may also want to take care of soil care and seeding/overseeding. In the cooler months, you'll need to think about leaf and snow removal, and you may want to winterize your lawn. The pros of choosing a Parma lawn care company include receiving expert help finding the schedule that works best for you and your lawn.
Some services — like edging and tree care — allow you to begin seeing results immediately. With services such as seeding and fertilization, you may be waiting days or weeks to see results. The time needed for visible results will also be based on the time of year and the weather in your part of New York.
Using a lawn services company — either full-service or subscription — can help make sure the job is done correctly, and will save you money in the future. When you use a lawn care company, you also benefit from professional expertise. These experts can determine exactly what your lawn needs, when, and how frequently. They also provide the products, and (if you hire a full-service company) the labor, both of which are usually backed by a guarantee.
