Choosing a Lawn Care Service: What to Look For and Questions to Ask

Lawn maintenance—mowing, fertilizing, pest control—can be a chore. Hiring a service saves time, but choose wisely. Continue reading

• Decide what services you need: fertilizing, weed/pest control, aeration, mowing, shrub care.
• Ask about their philosophy: long-acting fertilizers (good), routine spraying for non-existent problems (bad), soil testing before fertilizing (good).
• Talk to neighbors for local recommendations.
• Request a free lawn inspection and estimate. Beware guaranteed annual prices without seeing your lawn.
• Compare prices, contract terms, and service-call charges.
• Check for upfront annual payment discounts.
• Understand the treatment schedule and expected results before work starts.
• Clarify guarantees: performance assurance or money-back.
• Verify state licensing for pesticide/fertilizer application.
• Check Better Business Bureau records.