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DIY or Hire a Professional - 3 Things to Consider Regarding Hiring a Professional Lawn Care Service

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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...

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 ...

Get Your Annual Service Plan!

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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...

Schedule Your Spring Aeration

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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...

Protect the Lawn from Winter Damage!

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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...

Hear from Real Customers!

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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 ...