Lawn Doctor of Annapolis

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 se...

When all the snow is gone and the grass starts peeking back through the ground this spring, you'll want to make sure everything looks and feels its best! Lawn Doctor of Annapolis can help! Because, not only do you want a great looking lawn, you don't want to have to work hours on end trying to keep it that way when you should be able to just relax and enjoy the beautiful weather. We have plans that can help - Keep reading to learn more!  Perimeter Pest Control Plans Ants, spider, and bugs - Oh my! Keeping insects out of your house is an important part of being comfortable and safe at home.  Lawn Doctor of Annapolis  is here for you to help prevent the creepy crawlies from getting into your house. We identify the insects that are most likely to try to invade your home interior and then implement a regular maintenance strategy to help keep them out. We apply these treatments to the outside of your house so that it will catch the bugs before they ever enter your home. Anoth...

We've talked about lawn aeration before, but now is an important time to remind you how important it can be for proper lawn care and a healthy yard. Lawn aeration should be performed in the fall and-or spring to give your yard the care and attention it needs. Lawn Doctor of Annapolis is the best lawn care company in the Chesapeake Bay area and we are here to help explain the process and take care of your lawn so you can enjoy a beautiful green space when the weather warms up.  What Does Aeration Help?   When soil compaction happens, it stops water and air movement to the root system, limiting growth. Over time, it can even suffocate them. That’s where lawn aeration from Lawn Doctor of Annapolis comes in. With it, we can create improved conditions like: Fertilizer to penetrate the soil Absorption of oxygen and key nutrients, like nitrogen Absorption of sunlight Enhanced water uptake Deeper growing roots and better overall health for your lawn How Does Aeration Work? Lawn aer...

Winter weather can get pretty severe, which can be bad news for a lawn that isn't prepared. Lawn Doctor of Annapolis is the best lawn care company in the Chesapeake Bay area , and we have you covered! Today we are sharing important tips to help you prepare and protect your yard this winter. Keep reading to learn more!  Protect Lawn from Rock Salt  Rock salt is a form of sodium chloride used in the winter to help accelerate the melting of ice and snow that accumulate on your sidewalk, driveway, and roads. This is a great convenience to help make walking and driving safer, but it can cause harm to your grass if you're not careful. This rock salts is corrosive, so it can damage concrete, asphalt, metal surfaces, and even your lawn. As the rock salt melts, it gets into the soil where your grass collects its nutrients. Rock salt is not a nutrient that your lawn wants or needs, though. In fact, it can be toxic.   To avoid poisoning your lawn with rock salt, try these tips...

Lawn Doctor of Annapolis cannot express how thankful we are for all of our incredible customers! Whether you tried us for the first time this year, or have been faithful customers for decades, we appreciate you! If you haven't worked with us yet and are looking for the best lawn care service in the Chesapeake Bay area , Lawn Doctor is here for you! We work hard for you, combining our extensive knowledge and experience so you can have the lawn of your dreams. Keep reading to hear from customers about their green lawns, their years of experience with us, how we made all the difference, and how much we've been able to help them with our expertise in lawn care.  Loving Their Green Lawns Great Company, Great Customer Service and my Yard looks great!! I have been using Lawn Doctor for almost a year and my yard looks great. I placed a service call after I saw weeds sprouting and they sent someone out quickly. My lawn is very green and looks great. There is also consistency with the ...

The weather is getting colder, and soon the ground will be covered in snow. That doesn't mean that all lawn care should stop. As the best lawn care company in the Chesapeake Bay area , Lawn Doctor of Annapolis knows that a great spring long comes from great care in the fall and winter. Keep reading to learn the important steps you should take this season for a great yard! Winter Yard Care Terminology Anti-Desiccant– Anti-desiccant is a type of foliage spray that works to help trees maintain moisture in colder conditions. Lawn Aeration– Aerating your lawn refers to removing plugs of soil to eliminate the compaction of the soil to allow for access to nutrients, oxygen, and water. Yard Fertilizer – A type of compound that helps facilitate growth by major and micro nutrients. Lawn Fertilization – An application that promotes plant and turf growth through proper and periodic use. Lawn Fertilization is a key strategy for preventing snow mold. Micro-Nutrients– Essential nutrients that p...

Aeration is a funny word, but it means business for your lawn! When the yard gets too compacted from traffic, soil condition, and other issues, then it can seriously affect the look and quality of your lawn. Lawn Doctor of Annapolis is the best lawn care service in the Chesapeake Bay area , and we know that the best time to aerate the yard is NOW! Especially if you pair this service with power seeding that can help revive the yard and fill in patches that have died from various causes. Keep reading to learn why aeration is important for your lawn this fall! What Does Aeration Help?  When soil compaction happens, it stops water and air movement to the root system, limiting growth. Over time, it can even suffocate them. That’s where  lawn aeration from Lawn Doctor of Annapolis  comes in. With it, we can create improved conditions like: Fertilizer to penetrate the soil Absorption of oxygen and key nutrients, like nitrogen Absorption of sunlight Enhanced water uptake Deeper ...

You dream of a beautiful, green lawn that would make the whole neighborhood jealous. But, no matter how hard you try, you can never seem to get the yard looking and feeling right. Between the pests, weeds, lawn diseases, and other issues, it's hard to take care of the yard on your own and keep it in top condition. That's where we come in! Lawn Doctor of Annapolis, MD is the best lawn care company in the Chesapeake Bay area , and we are here for you. Keep reading to learn more about our services and how we can help you achieve the lawn of your dreams.  Our Professional Services Whatever reason you need help with your lawn, Lawn Doctor is ready to help! We provide... Fertilization  - Give your lawn a healthy blend of micro and macro nutrients to help the grass grow thick and strong. Regular fertilization helps your lawn develop a stronger root system, which in turn can improve the air quality and reduce stress damage from wear and tear.  Weed Control  - We treat broad...

Lawn care can be difficult to manage on your own, especially when you have so many other important things to take care of between your own job and family! Lawn Doctor of Annapolis is the best lawn care company in the Chesapeake Bay Area , and we are here to help you. Keep reading to learn more about us and why we are the best choice!  Flexible Treatment Options We know you have several different needs and treatment preferences, which is why we offer flexible treatment plans. We can design the perfect solution that will be both effective and convenient. Trust the experts at Lawn Doctor so that you can focus on your personal schedule instead of worrying about your lawn. Other companies might be treating your lawn with a generalized approach, without taking your specific area and needs into consideration. We can help in a lot of different ways, with unique and specific treatments for your lawn care. Here are some of the treatment options that we offer: Fertilization Power Seeding Co...

Fall is here! While you may not be thinking about tending to your lawn now that the weather is cooling off and the grass is about to go dormant, fall is actually a great time to pay extra attention to the yard so that you can enjoy an even better-looking lawn in the spring. Lawn Doctor of Annapolis is the best lawn care company in the Chesapeake Bay Area , and we are here to help you have the lawn of your dreams. Keep reading to learn more about how to care for your lawn in the fall! Don't Stop Mowing Contrary to popular belief, grass keeps growing all the way until frost comes in the winter. If you stop mowing in September, then your grass could get out of control and cause a lot of issues when it does finally go dormant in its overgrown state. So, keep mowing the yard to a healthy height. Also, once it is finally time to stop mowing, then you should winterize the lawn mower so that it works just as well in the next season! This process includes a full inspection, blade sharpeni...

Keeping your lawn beautiful and green can be difficult without using professional help from Lawn Doctor of Annapolis . We see and treat over thousands of lawns, so we are professionals you can trust to help make your lawn look as beautiful as you've always envisioned! We can evaluate your lawn to figure out what issues are holding it back from being the best it can be, then we can help treat those issues to create a healthy, beautiful lawn. Keep reading to learn more about the three most common issues that we can help you fix! 1) Lawn Diseases There are diseases that can show up in your lawn and spread until they've taken over. There are several different kinds including brown patch, dollar spot, red thread, and snow mold. They can quickly destroy a beautiful lawn, so it's important to identify them early. Lawn Doctor can figure out exactly what your lawn needs in terms of treatment to boost it's health and make it strong and green again.  2) Drainage Issues Lawns can ...

You may be wondering what a professional lawn care company could really do to help bring your lawn to the look that you are wanting. A lot of people think they can just go to their local hardware store and buy any old bag of fertilizer or weed killer or grass seed and end up with a picture perfect lawn. That is what the commercials say, after all! At Lawn Doctor of Annapolis , we take the area, climate, soil, and lawn condition into consideration when treating your lawn. Keep reading to learn more about what we can do for you and why professional lawn care service is important for a beautiful lawn! Save Time If you are like a lot of homeowners in the Annapolis area, you might not have the time in your day to devote to lawn care planning and implementation. Our services can be set up as a program where we regularly come out to your home to make sure proper treatments are being administered and working.  Better-Looking Lawn You may know that you want your lawn to loo...

Did you know that lawns can get diseases? Some lawn diseases are minor, while others can destroy the beautiful grass you've worked so hard to grow. Lawn Doctor of Annapolis is the best lawn care service in the Chesapeake Bay area . We are here to help educate you on possible lawn diseases that could be preventing you from getting the beautiful yard you want. Keep reading to learn about some of the common diseases we can help address and prevent.  Summer Patch Summer Patch is a soil borne diseases that attacks bluegrass lawns. The disease organisms attack and destroy grass roots in the spring. When heat and moisture stress occurs in early summer, circular rings often with a green center appear in the lawn. To control Summer Patch aerate your lawn annually. Maintaining proper soil pH is also very important in helping the lawn resist this disease. Avoid over-watering as it depletes the soil of oxygen. Dollar Spot Dollar Spot is disease that affects all warm season...

Soon, fall will be here in earnest and it will be time to bundle up and start raking the leaves. Some people think that lawn care ends in this season, but that couldn't be further from the truth! Lawn Doctor of Annapolis has several ways to treat your lawn in the fall so that it comes back better than ever in the spring. Keep reading to learn what we can do for you in the next few months so you can enjoy the lawn of your dreams. Winter Preparation It's important for your lawn to be ready for the winter. Lawn Doctor has a treatment plan that can help make this happen, giving your lawn the strength it needs. Our treatments take into consideration your lawn’s specific composition, imbalances, and potential weaknesses for a customized experience. Core Aeration The summer months can be hard on your lawn. When the weather warms up, that means more activity in the yard, which can cause your soil to become compacted. Aerating your lawn in the fall will ensure it h...

Lawn care is an important tool to help keep the house beautiful and enjoyable, year-round. But, you might have some questions about what lawn care can do for you and if it really  works. Lawn Doctor of Annapolis is the expert in lawn care for the Chesapeake Bay area , and we are here for you. Keep reading to learn all about our services and how lawn care can improve your home. I have a patchy lawn and can't seem to fix it. What do I do?  If your lawn is experiencing patchiness, it could need more than just re-seeding. Sometimes there can be an issue with weeds choking out the grass, compacted soil that needs aeration, or some other issue that can't simply be fixed with a little more seed and water. Lawn Doctor can come out to assess the situation and create a treatment plan that will bring your lawn to a glorious, lush green again... or maybe for the first time ever! How many times do you have to treat the lawn?  Every lawn must be treated on a case-by-cas...

Lawn Doctor of Annapolis is one of the best lawn care companies in Maryland because we have a large variety of ways to help improve the quality and appearance of your lawn. One of the powerful tools our services include is power seeding. Best scheduled in the fall, power seeding is a great way to revitalize your lawn so it is fresh and strong next season. Keep reading to learn more! What is Power Seeding? Power seeding is a process that Lawn Doctor uses to fully cover the lawn with new seeds without doing any damage to your current lawn. Part of the power seeding process is aeration, which helps bring air, water, and nutrients to the soil around grass roots that were otherwise compacted.  Our Turf Tamer, a power seeder that we developed, helps make this process smooth and efficient so that your lawn gets the perfect amount of seed to boost the health and appearance of your yard.  What are the Benefits?  When we aerate and power seed your la...