Although most parts of the country are still covered under a blanket of snow, it’s time to start thinking about our lawn care needs. Most lawn care companies are getting ready to make bulk orders so they can start their service seasons near the beginning of March. In order to know how much they need to order, they need to know how many lawns they will be servicing. As a result, many companies are giving out free quotes and estimates, and pushing you to become a customer this time of year. While you may be hesitant to turn the control of your lawn to a lawn care company. There are some pretty solid reasons why hiring a lawn care company may be the right move for you and your lawn.
1. Cost
One of the best reasons to hire a lawn care company is the cost. You may be thinking that hiring a company to take care of your yard will be a drain on your resources. However, keep in mind that these companies can order premium product in bulk. This means that you can get better product than you would have probably purchased yourself at a cheaper rate. Not only will you have access to better product, but you will also have access to better equipment. You also don’t need to worry about and maintaining expensive lawn care equipment. Lawn mowers, leaf blowers, aerators, rototillers, power edgers and more that you won’t have to buy upfront. Make sure you get quotes from a few companies to get an idea of fair pricing for your property. Many companies will also offer discounts of incentives for signing up as a customer pre-season.
2. Saves Time
In addition to saving money, you will also save yourself time. Many people enjoy the benefits of being outside working on their lawn and garden. However, it is an enormous time commitment. Especially if your lawn needs a little extra TLC. You will spend hours researching material, finding the right products, driving to purchase your products, not to mention the time spent doing the physical labor. A lawn care company could save you all the time so you can focus on the finer points of your yard. All it takes is a few minutes on the phone or online to secure yourself a summer free of yard work. You could use all your extra time to work on a vegetable garden, landscaping, or flower beds.
3. Expertise
Probably the biggest draw to hiring a professional lawn care company is their expertise. They have spent years, fine tuning their craft so that they can be as efficient as possible. Their expertise in the field leads them to make the best decisions and recommendations as far as your lawn care is concerned. They know when is the best time of year to spray different fertilizers or pesticides. You can use their expertise to identify and fight off pests or weeds. These professionals can often spot warning signs and treat them accordingly before you would know that something was even wrong. Lastly, lawn care can be tricky having someone who knows what they are doing can give you better results in a shorter amount of time.
4. Liability Insurance
Another benefit of using a licenced lawn care company is that they are insured. This means that if there were to be an unfortunate accident that breaks a sprinkler, or damages your lawn, you are off the hook. Your lawn care company will take care of the problem at no extra charge to you.
In Conclusion
Choosing to hire a lawn care company can be a difficult decision to make. Especially for all the DIYers out there who love to spend time outdoors. If you feel like this is the best option for you, don’t be afraid to make the plunge and hire a lawn care company. In no time at all, they can help you get a lawn you can be proud of.
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