subject: Landscaping Services, Which Is The Right One For You? [print this page] Enjoying a well cared-for lawn on your property without leaving a hole in your pocket, is a dream that can come true if you hire the right landscaping service. The tips below will be of great use on your hunt for a good landscaping service.
The first place to begin your landscape service hunt is among your acquaintances. So ask every one you know if they can recommend you one that does a great job at a sensible price. The first people to ask are obviously those who are lawn-owners and, therefore, familiar with this kind of service. You're more likely to find a landscape service through them, than by any other means. It wouldn't be a bad idea if you checked those landscape services suggested to you with the Better Business Bureau and find out what they have to say about them. The reputation of any company can be easily checked this way. You will also be able to find out if the landscaping company you're inquiring about, is a member of any professional lawn care association, and all you want to know about the services they're licensed to supply. Some landscaping services also offer to apply specific chemicals and fertilizers on your lawn. The application of chemicals is strictly monitored in some states.
When you're done making the list of landscaping companies, start another one. But this time, it will be a list of services that your lawn needs. Afterwards, start contacting the companies and ask for the prices they charge for those services. Remember to make a list of the services you need before you call the lawn services.
You will have to decide if you need just someone to cut your lawn or an entire set of services; if the latter, then you'll have to start thinking about things like lawn size and irrigation and seasonal maintenance. Not to mention, you will also have to decide whether your lawn needs pesticides or fertilizers, or both. There is a great number of services that your lawn can benefit from, such as de-thatching, reseeding, core aeration, etc. It wouldn't be a bad idea if you invited the landscaping company to do an evaluation of your lawn, so that you can get a clear picture of the type of services that you need, and learn if they are able to provide them.
Since money is always an issue when hiring any service, you need to start thinking about it, too. Find out how much they charge for its services and get a written estimate of the overall cost for keeping up your lawn. This will help narrow the choices for services since price is one of the important factors in determining the service you should pick.
Basically, you should pick a service that provides you with what you need at reasonable prices, and make sure they're a trusted name in the field.
