Mowing and Lawn Care Information

Contractor ID: 20005
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Common grasses in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex include Bermuda, St. Augustine, Hybrid Bermudas, Fescue, Zoysia, and low-maintenance grasses such as Buffalo or Turfalo grass. Grasses are categorized as warm-season or cool-season. Warm-season grasses grow mostly in warmer months while cool-season grasses grow in the cooler months. Warm-season grasses include both common and hybrid Berrmudas, St. Augustine, Zoysia, and Buffalo grass. Cool-season grasses include Fescue, Rye, and Bluegrass. Different grasses have different water, light, and fertilization requirements along with different mowing heights. Texas A&M University’s Turf Answers 4 You is an excellent source of information on grass requirements

Contractor ID: 20005
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Lawn maintenance companies offer lawn care services by individual service, as bundled service packages, or as annual service contracts. Mow-only services (mowing, edging, line-trimming & blowing) are also available and can generally cost anywhere from $25 to $100 depending on the size of the lawn. Many yard care companies offer lawn fertilization, pest, weed, and disease control services for additional fees along with other landscape services such as stonework, irrigation, fencing, arborist services, and landscape renovation.

What lawn care service are needed and how often?
What is your lawn care budget?
Request and check references for any potential lawn mowing companies. Are they reliable?
What kinds of insect, weed, and disease control techniques will be used? Are they safe for children and pets? Be aware of any post-application lawn usage restrictions.
Will the maintenance company trim trees and shrubs as part of the price? If so, are they qualified to cut your trees?
Pets – If you have gated animals, explain to the contractor how you would like this handled.
Ensure you understand all aspects of any signed contracts.