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Originally Posted by Michael 61
I closed on my new patio villa in December. At the time, I was still flying back and forth to Colorado until February, as I was selling my old home there. I needed to get signed my quickly for lawn service, and went with Massey, as I saw there lawn signs all over the place.
I knew better to than to sign a long-term contract (thanks TOTV users), and just went month-to-month, signing up for all their services.
During the winter and early spring months, I had no issues with them, and my lawn looked great. However, over the last month, they have been AWOL more than once. I called them this morning, as my grass is growing quite high, with lots of weeds appearing. The operator on phone said I should be getting my grass cut once a week - when I asked when I am scheduled for my next cutting, she said tomorrow. When I asked when was it cut last, she looked and said it should have been cut last week, but for some reason. She said it has been over two weeks since it was last cut. I told her I am paying for weekly cutting, that isn’t happening. She never apologized, just said let me have the manager in charge of cutting call you. I am awaiting his call as I type this.
A survey of lawns in my neighborhood with Massey, all have lawns much in need of needing mowed. It is really obvious right now who has Massey or who doesn’t’.
Those neighbors who have Dean’s have nicely and frequently mowed lawns. Two days ago, seeing this issue, I gave Massey my 30-day and notice and signed up with Dean’s.
I have read comment on TOTV previously about Massey, but it was just recently that the issues raised on TOTV by them (having to call them out to do their jobs and show up to mow) have affected me.
Funny, that they continue to have such a huge chunk of TV as customers, in spite of so many negative reviews.
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Yards in my area with Massey look horrible. My yard was starting to show signs of stress and so I ditched them. Started treating the yard myself using former detailed invoicing on what products to use and how often. Googled a lot and used ACE hardware printed info sheet as well.
I use Sunniland Weed and Feed for St Augustine grass every 3 months and spread granule pesticide for chinch bugs and mole crickets as well. Little tip spread in evening and lightly sprinkle water over granules to get them off the blades of grass as over spreading and leaving the granules on the grass on a hot sunny day can and will burn your grass. I spread the other evening as it was time and it was going to rain.
Definitely putting barrier of pesticide and weed and feed between your yard and neighbors who may care less about their yard having bugs (or weeds) is a good idea.
In the end the yard looks great but it does take a little of my time. Invested in an electric foldable self propelled (makes the task much simpler) mower as well.
If you are not a diy person best advice get rid of Massey. TRY Deans but some say they are no better. Evergreen is another I have seen but not sure how good they are.