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3 Things to Think About for Your Lawn This Winter

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While your lawn and trees do not need as much attention during the winter when growth is slower, the secret to a great lawn in the spring starts during the fall and winter.  In fact, at Lawn Doctors of Annapolis , we know from experience that many of the things you have to do to have a healthy lawn come spring starts during the winter when temperatures begin to drop.  Things like pruning and fertilization in the fall and winter can not only help your lawn survive the harsh winter conditions but will also set it up for healthy new growth when the growing season starts again.  We specialize in lawn care in Annapolis .  We know how to prepare lawns for the local weather and environmental conditions, and we love making great lawns happen.  If you are wanting a beautiful lawn next spring, read on to learn some of the valuable things you can do to care for your lawn this winter. Tree Pruning It may surprise you to know that the best time to prune your trees is in ...

5 Spring Clean-Up Tips for your Yard

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Does the approach of spring have you anticipating the green grass of summer?   Our lawn care company near Annapolis can help you make sure your lawn is ready with 5 tips for spring lawn maintenance.   The health of your turf is directly related to how well it can access air, water, and nutrients.   Aeration and dethatching can be key to opening up your soil and ensuring the roots of your lawn are able to breathe, receive nutrients, and drain properly.   Looking at your soil quality and pH and treating accordingly is another way to enhance the health of your grass.   Raking, pruning, and trimming are also important, as is effective weed control.   Here is why.      1) Aeration .    Puddles, worn patches, thinning grass and a lack of growth can all be signs your yard needs to be aerated.   Soil becomes compacted for a number of reasons, and when that happens, it makes it harder for your grass to take in nutrients through the r...

Tick Prevention and Control with Lawn Doctor

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  This time of year, we love getting outside. The weather is starting to warm up, the days are getting longer, and your backyard tick problem is just around the corner. This year there’s no need to sacrifice any outdoor fun, because Lawn Doctor of Annapolis is here to help keep all the bugs, ticks especially, out of your yard through the spring season and beyond. Below, we’re talking about three important steps on controlling pests in your yard: how to prevent, control and maintain a bug free yard in Annapolis for you and your family.            Prevention Starting with preventative measures is key and top of mind for our plan to keep ticks out of your yard. First, we cut back foliage to control potential habitats that pests can thrive in and when necessary, we replace them with plants that are unattractive to deer and mice - both tick-carrying animals that may find themselves in your yard from time to time. To really amp up tick preventative ...