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How to Choose a Lawn Care Service
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By: Matt Morrison
Lawn care service companies offer many services such as renovation, mowing, aerating, pest control and fertilizing. Any service you may be considering should always follow a healthy lawn program. You can determine if a service meets the requirements of a proper lawn plan by answering several of the following questions.
Most states require lawn care companies to be licensed and the qualifications vary from state to state. If the company you are considering is licensed, they are probably a reputable company that is operating legally. Make sure that the company is licensed if your state requires it.
Check the track record of the company. Ask neighbors, friends or anyone who has used the company before if they were satisfied with their service. You can also call the Better Business Bureau to see if they have received any complaints. Another good check is to establish from the state pesticide regulatory agency if the company has any history of violations.
Are they affiliated with a professional lawn care association? Often members of these associations stay up to date with improvements in the lawn care field. Are they willing to help you understand the problems and solutions pertaining to your lawn? Sometimes you will be performing some of the lawn care tasks on your own, such as watering and it is essential that you comprehend your part in keeping the lawn in good shape.
Ask the company what pesticides it is planning on applying to your lawn and the reason for using that particular pesticide. Every pesticide should be legally registered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and have an EPA registration number on the label. If the company can't or won't answer your questions about the chemicals it uses, you can call the National Pesticide Information Center toll-free at (1-800-858-7378).
You can check out more articles about lawn care at Blades Lawn Care.
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