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Originally Posted by alwann
Sorry, if you were expecting commentary on cannabis.
Is there a lawn care company out there that really knows how to keep a lawn healthy? One that does more than mowing. One with pros who advise you about what is necessary and when, like aeration, drainage problems, and repairing bare spots.
My neighbor takes care of his own lawn. His looks much better than mine, and I've been paying thousands a year for mowing and treatments. The other day, I asked the guy doing the mowing why my grass looks stressed and brown after cutting, compared to my neighbor's. He could only guess. Well, at least he didn't blame it on El Nino. I've had a contract with (rhymes with beans) for 11 years. It seems like their service ain't what it used to be. True, they respond to my complaints, but no improvements.
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I can’t help you with a lawn company because I do my own lawn care.
What I can tell you is that anyone who does their own lawn care, like your neighbor, me and a few other responders here, knows how much and how often to irrigate and fertilize their grass. They also know what weeds, insects or fungi may be present and how to treat them. They’ve probably done a soil test at some point to see what their particular patch of grass is lacking. That’s how they select a fertilizer and any micronutrients that are lacking.
One other key factor that DIY lawn care folks do that keeps their grass looking healthy after mowing is sharpening the mower blades regularly; not once or twice a year but monthly.
When grass is cut with dull blades it tears the blades of grass rather than making a clean cut. The grass blades will be frayed at the tips and they turn brown or gray soon after mowing as the tips die.
A commercial company mowing several lawns a day may not get their maintenance done as frequently as necessary to keep the blades sharp.
And another important difference between us DIYers and the commercial mowing companies is that we’re only mowing our own lawns. That means no weeds coming in from previously mowed lawns.
If you’re on good terms with your neighbor go talk to him/her and mention how great their lawn looks. Ask a few questions about what they do. Everyone likes the compliments and will likely help you with their secrets!
Good luck.