DIY or Hire a Professional - 3 Things to Consider Regarding Hiring a Professional Lawn Care Service
Everyone loves a lush and healthy lawn, but having the time, the skills, and the proper equipment to create and maintain a healthy lawn can be daunting. Many people probably wonder if they really need to hire a professional, and aren’t sure if it is worth the cost. We think there are 3 main things to consider if you are thinking about hiring a professional lawn care service in the Annapolis area.
1) Expertise and Equipment.
Lawn care professionals are very familiar with the local climate and the types of plants and grass that thrive in your region. They also know the pests and diseases that are more prevalent in that environment. They know the signs to look for and have solutions and education to help you make informed decisions about your lawn care. According to surveys, about 30% of Americans don’t know how often or how much to even water their lawns. Lawn care professionals deal with these things every day and have the special skill set required to keep your lawn at optimum health.
Lawn care also requires specialized equipment and people who
know how to use that equipment safely. That
doesn’t just include mowers, but also edgers, trimmers, blowers, special tools
for fertilization and aeration. At Lawn
Doctor of Annapolis, we even have developed a proprietary machine called a turf
tamer for power seeding. It cultivates
the soil and creates good seed to soil contact and aerates your lawn at the same
time. We see every day the impact of expertise and good equipment in our
work. Like anything else, having the
right tools and the right knowledge makes a big difference in the final
outcome.
2) Time and Physical Labor.
Yard work is not easy, and it must be done regularly or your lawn can suffer. On average, Americans spend about 70 hours per year working on their lawn. That does not count the hours of recovering or resting up to be ready to get back to the work week. It doesn’t account for the injuries or chiropractic visits as a result of lawn work either. Most of the time we don’t think about how valuable our time is, but when we consider whether it is worth it to hire out lawn work, we probably should.
3) Cost Effectiveness.
It is easy to just look at what professional lawn care costs, without comparing it to the cost of doing it yourself. The cost of basic tools and equipment (and maintaining that equipment), the cost of seeds, fertilizer and pesticides, all add up. So does the cost of not recognizing a problem or knowing how to fix it. If you have an invasion of weeds or disease it can take a lot more to fix if the problem becomes extreme before it is recognized. Prevention is always cheaper. Another advantage to hiring a professional is that you will have a plan of action, with expected results and a time frame to have the results you desire. No research on your part, no guess work, just great results in a timely manner. Finally, and surprising to many, landscaping projects can bring you a 100% return on investment and even boost your home’s value, (not just your mood).
It is up to each homeowner to decide what is best for them. But we wanted to give you some food for thought before you decide to take on the challenge yourself. If you would like to learn more about how Lawn Doctor of Annapolis can help you have the lawn of your dreams, call today or go to our website to request a free quote. There is nothing we love more than to help you love your lawn!
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