Lawn Doctor of Annapolis

Lawn Doctor of Annapolis is proud to be a part of the Lawn Doctor Company, and one of the reasons for that is because of Lawn Doctor’s interesting history.  Lawn Doctor truly is a unique company in the way that it cares about the service it provides to its clients.  With over 450 locations and 200 local experts across the country, people may not realize how small the company started out.  The founders of the company were not on a life path to start a lawn care business.  Their inspiration was sparked by the needs of people in the community, and they used their skills and background to meet those needs.  In fact, they did it so well, it led to the foundation of the company you see today.  If you would like to know more about the founders of Lawn Doctor and why they got started in the lawn care business, keep reading this blog.   Inspiration Although Lawn Doctor is now a nationally known brand with locations in over 40 states, our company is built on ...

Fall is a time many of us look forward to in the Annapolis area.  The temperatures cool down and the leaves turn brilliant colors, and we anticipate the changing of seasons.  It is also a time of transition for your lawn as your grass prepares for the winter to come. At Lawn Doctors of Annapolis , we know that transition time is the best window of opportunity for several key lawn maintenance activities.  If you would like to know what you can do this fall to help create a thick green carpet of grass next spring, keep reading this month’s blog!   1) Fertilize Fall is the most important time of the year to apply fertilizer for a healthy lawn because the nutrients it provides are what your lawn uses to get through the winter.  Those nutrients also help your grass bounce back next spring. If you plan to aerate too, you will want to wait and fertilize afterward so the nutrients can get directly down to the roots of your turf. 2) Weed & Pest Control Your lawn is m...

The extreme heat of summer isn’t just hard on you, it is hard on your lawn too.   At Lawn Doctor of Anapolis-Bowie we are trained to know how to evaluate your lawn and tailor the care we give based on the seasonal conditions.   So we thought would share some tips for keeping your lawn as resilient and healthy as possible in hot and dry conditions.   Cutting. Your grass gets it’s energy to grow and sustain itself through photosynthesis.   If you cut the blades too short it can limit your lawn’s ability to take in energy and leave it more vulnerable.   It is best to r aise your cutting height when it is hot and dry and only mow 1/3 of the total length at any given time.  Timing when you mow also helps and should be done  after a rain or watering day, but not when the grass is still wet.   A sharp blade makes a big difference too, as a dull blade can tear the grass rather than cut it which takes longer to heal. By following these guidelines, you...