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Lawn Maintenance

                                  LAWN MAINTENANCE When's we come to your property we are going to be completely thorough in our service.           The price you pay is determined by the sqare footage of the turf on the property. We don’t upcharge if you live in a fancy neighborhood; the price is the price, and it’s fair across the board. Some other things to note during service: If we are servicing your property and notice an empty trash can needs to be brought back up to the house from the road then we are going to do it. We pick up kids toys before we mow and place them on the porch. We refill your dogs water bowl if we notice it getting low. These are the extras that set us apart, and it’s just normal day to day activities for us. Organic Gardening Tips If you want to be successful as a natural, organic gardener — or grow a healthy, organic lawn — you may need to think ...

Mulching

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Back to greatcutslawnandpropertycare.com .    MULCHING Spring is coming and it’s time to start thinking about mulching your flower beds for the summer.Our flowerbed mulching services are very useful for you because natural mulch is extremely beneficial for a garden. It traps moisture in the soil so you don’t have to water as often, and it acts as an insulator so your plants’ roots don’t get too hot. (It has the same effect in the winter, keeping plants from getting too cold.) And it suppresses weeds, so you don’t have to weed as often! What is the Best Natural Mulch? There are a number of natural mulches out there, with hardwood bark mulch, pine straw and old hay most popular. Which is the best choice for your garden? Using pine straw mulch Pine straw is good for suppressing weeds. It has a tendency to form a thick mat, and woe to the weed that tries to come up through that! But pine straw is not for every garden. Over time it can turn your soil acidic and make it ...

Hedge Trimming

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                    HEDGE TRIMMING Established hedges require trimming to keep them dense and compact that why we provide hedge trimming service. Formal hedges require more frequent trimming than informal hedges. When to Trim Hedges New hedges require formative pruning for their first couple of years after planting. Formative pruning is usually carried out in winter or spring. After this, maintenance trimming is carried out, usually once a year for informal hedges and twice a year for formal hedges. Some formal hedges may need three cuts a year. Maintenance trimming is generally carried out between spring and summer. Trimming Techniques Hand-held hedge shears are fine for smaller hedges, but for large hedges you’ll probably find it easier to use an electric or petrol hedge trimmer. No matter what you use always make sure the equipment is sharp and well lubricated. Always think of your safety when using a powered hedge trimmer...