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When it comes to ensuring your lawn is healthy and green, you have two options:
1 Maintain it yourself
2 Hire a professional
Many homeowners believe that doing their own lawn care is best. They think it’s cheaper, easier, and they’ll have control over their own lawn. However, that’s not always the case. A professional can bring many things to the table that you just can’t find if you’re doing your fertilizing and weed control yourself.
Why you should consider hiring a professional:
1 You won’t have to worry about your lawn and can spend the time with your family actually enjoying your yard instead.
2 You won’t have to worry about using the correct ingredients (or even correct amount of said ingredients).
3 You won’t have to rent or buy equipment, which can quickly add up.
4 The internet is not always your friend. You may read an article that tells you one thing, but they don’t always take into consideration regional differences, lawn types, etc.
There’s a lot that goes into ensuring your particular lawn gets exactly what it needs. Not all lawns are created equally. And without the knowledge and expertise of a professional, you may be stuck with dead grass.
Trust us, it’s a lot easier to love your lawn when you don’t have to stress about destroying it.
We are happy to answer any questions you may have about your lawn or our services. We keep it simple and offer a free estimate. All you have to do is fill out this form.
n it comes to ensuring your lawn is healthy and green, you have two options:
1 Maintain it yourself
2 Hire a professional
Many homeowners believe that doing their own lawn care is best. They think it’s less expensive, easier, and they will have control over their own lawn. However, that’s not always the case. A professional team can bring many things to the table that you just can’t find if you’re doing your fertilizing and weed control yourself.
Why you should consider hiring a professional:
1 You won’t have to worry about your lawn and can spend the time with your family actually enjoying your yard instead.
2 You won’t have to worry about using the correct ingredients (or even correct amount of said ingredients).
3 You won’t have to rent or buy equipment, which can quickly add up.
4 The internet is not always your friend. You may read an article that tells you one thing, but they don’t always take into consideration regional differences, lawn types, etc.
There’s a lot that goes into ensuring your particular lawn gets exactly what it needs. Not all lawns are created equally. And without the knowledge and expertise of a professional, you may be stuck with dead grass.
Trust us, it’s a lot easier to love your lawn when you don’t have to stress about destroying it.
We are happy to answer any questions you may have about your lawn or our services. We keep it simple and offer a free estimate. All you have to do is fill out this form.
Summer is in full swing, meaning you are likely spending more time outside. With your lawn care being a central place where much of that time is spent, it’s important to keep it healthy. Summer’s dry heat can present unique challenges to maintain a healthy summer lawn, but we have plenty of tips to help you keep up with it and overcome these challenges.
Watering your lawn in the summer
No time is more important than summer when it comes to properly watering your lawn. Generally speaking, lawns should receive at least 1 inch of water per week to stay healthy. To ensure your lawn is receiving an inch of water per week, place an empty tuna can in each irrigation zone. Note how long it takes to fill the can. You now know how long each zone must run to provide 1 inch of water. Divide the time in half and run each zone twice per week for that amount of time, unless of course Mother Nature helps water your lawn.
Watering your lawn early in the day will give the soil enough time to absorb the water before the sun is at its peak. This will prevent the water from evaporating and keep your summer lawn healthy.
Another thing you should consider when watering your lawn is the location. If your lawn is sloped, it will require more water. If it is shaded, it may require less water. One thing is for sure, deep waterings no more than twice a week are far superior to frequent, shallow watering.
Drought damage
If your lawn doesn’t receive enough water, it can experience drought damage. Here are a few symptoms of drought damage:
• Change in grass color or hue
• Impressions left in the grass after you step on it, meaning your lawn isn’t springing back up after items (or feet) are placed on it
• Crunching and crackling under the pressure of your steps
• Grass blades wilting and folding over
If your turf is a warm-season grass, such as bermuda or zoysia, you can heal drought damage with proper watering, fertilization, and aeration.
For cool-season grasses like fescue, a core aeration and seeding treatment will be needed in the coming Fall to help with drought damage.
Mowing your lawn this summer
Often, when the image of a perfectly mowed lawn comes to mind, we think of grass that is short. In the summer, though, it’s necessary to let your grass grow a bit longer to provide shade for your lawn’s soil. This helps prevent the summer heat from evaporating your new watering methods that you’re implementing for this season. Keeping the grass longer will also allow roots to grow further into the soil, giving your lawn a fuller appearance.
A length between 3 to 4 inches is ideal for cool-season grasses. Warm-season lawns will do great with just 1 to 2.5 inches and can even be maintained as low as .75 inches.
Always mow your lawn in a different direction to avoid creating a pattern. Remember, keeping your mower blade sharp keeps your lawn looking better and helps prevent fungal disease when grass blades are torn and not cut.
Relax and enjoy a healthy summer lawn
Each lawn is different and you may have a hard time identifying just what your lawn needs this summer. We can take care of your lawn needs for you, allowing you to sit back and relax. We’ll even come out for a free estimate and tell you exactly what you need.
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Well we made it through the snow season, thank you to all the clients that used our services through the winter. It’s now time to get ready for the spring/summer season… Happy Easter 🐣
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Snow and ice removal from around your home or place of work is an essential part of winter safety. However, injuries can happen!
When using a snow shovel make sure the shovel fits your body size and your level of strength. Using one that is too short means that you will be leaning forward more as you shovel the snow, and you are running the risk of a back injury by doing so. Choose a snow shovel that is comfortable to use and is not too long or too heavy.
The proper way to lift a shovel full of snow is to keep your back straight while bending your knees and squatting down with your legs apart. Do not throw the shovelfuls of snow over your shoulder or to the side. Instead, carry them to where you want to place the snow. Keep your arms close to your body instead of outstretched when carrying shovelfuls of snow. Doing this reduces stress placed on your back and spine.
It can be time consuming to choose a snow removal service, especially when there are so many to choose from in Brandon Mb. Most seasonal trades (such as yard care or lawn care services) will provide snow removal in winter to keep staff busy, employed and with the company.
It can be especially hard to choose when you are new to the service and do not know what to expect. Here are a few tips and questions, as to give you an idea if the company can do the job properly and safely!
Will the company clear snow while it is still snowing?
Some companies will but most wait to the end of a snowfall before they start their route. If it snows through the night and is still snowing in the morning, it is reasonable to expect the company to clear in the morning and return the next morning to clear the snow that fell after the first removal
What time will the work be done & how soon after the snowfall?
This may vary as the time it starts and ends snowing will affect the time of the clearing. But on a standard day, when the snow happens throughout the night, they clear by the next day. Usually the in morning, with heavy snowfalls this may push to early afternoon. You should at least expect it cleared when you return from work. Some businesses are out late at night if they get really busy
Where do they blow the snow?
It isn’t good to clear the snow from the areas, only to dump it where you don’t want it. You also don’t want to move all the snow to your neighbor’s property. Sometimes there is limited space for where to put the snow. So discuss this with the service provider.
Contract – for your peace of mind?
It is always best to get a written contract, this covers you, and if the worst happens somebody slips on your property, you have something to show you have made every effort to keep the property clear from snow.
Most contracts will not only tie the service provider in to the full winter term but the client as well. If you want flexibility or haven’t used a service with the company before, look for a contract that you can adjust or cancel at your request. Steve’s Yard Care offers snow removal with a no contract service. He also offers winter monthly billing contracts that can be cancelled anytime. Visit the website http://www.stevesyardcare.ca
Flexibility – from first snow
Whilst you will need to specify the dates you wish to be covered from, some companies offer the flexibility of that the beginning the contract form the ‘first snow’. This means that as soon as there is a snowfall that is deemed to be sufficient enough to need to be cleared, the service provider will be around to clear your property and start your contract from then. This also means you never have to worry about shoveling snow.
Insurance
The company you choose should have liability insurance specifically for residential or commercial snow removal. $2 000,000 is sufficient. This is very important as any damage that can be caused to your property, other property, or persons by a service contracted by you will be covered on the insurance of the service provider and not your personal insurance
Equipment
What equipment does the company use on a regular basis? Is it just shovels or do they have powered backpack snow blowers to clear the snow down to the concrete efficiently. Do they have an ‘Snow Thrower’ or ‘Snow Brush’ to clear the heavy snowfalls?
Some companies also have a truck mounted plow. This can be useful in parking lots or when there is snow buildup in front of drives or roadways but not so good for residential properties.
Customer Service
As with all services, they should be provided in a professional, friendly manner. The services offered should be explained to you and any questions you have should be answered.
4 tips on hiring a snow removal company
Check with your neighbours who have used a snow removal company in the past. Were they happy with the service? Was the company reliable? How did the company communicate with you?
As with any service, get estimates from at least 3 or 4 companies. Licensed companies must provide proof that they are insured and that their vehicles are in good repair.
Talk about cleaning pathways, steps and driveways. Are there extra charges for these services? Is there an extra charge for snow removal during a major storm if they have to remove snow more than once during the same day?
Most snow removal contracts have a set price per season. Find out in writing how much and don’t agree to a price over the phone. Don’t forget to ask if you can cancel the service if necessary.
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At Steve’s Yard Care, we always put our customers first by providing extensive options for yard and lawn care maintenance. We understand that keeping your lawn care and garden beautiful can be challenging, which is why we are here to help.
Grass should be cut at a minimum of once a week or every 7 days or so, during the early morning hours or later in the evening if possible. This ensures that the grass hasn’t grown too much between mows, minimizes the build-up of thatch and protects freshly mowed lawn from the hot sun.
Lawn height ultimately depends on grass type, soil type and moisture content, a recommended height is 2.5-3.5 inches. Do not cut your grass too short! Too often we see scalped lawns resulting in sun and root damage. We find that a slightly higher cut is more beneficial for lawns during the hot dry months, and a shorter cut in the cool damp months. For the last mow of the year, we recommend a height of 2 inches. This minimizes rodent and winter damage.
Keeping blades sharp allows the grass to have a clean professional look and cut. Dull blades can leave the grass ends frayed and damaged, resulting in a higher chance of disease, drought or sun damage. It never looks nice, we recommend you sharpen your blades every 4-6 weeks – the sharper the better!
Alternate between bagging and mulching your grass cutting. Mulching every mow will cause thatch to build-up and possibly choke out the lawn. Bagging every mow could rob your lawn from the much needed nutrients it requires. We recommend that you mulch your lawn once a month and bag the rest.
Simply put, yes, patterns do matter! Not only do they make your lawn look professional, clean and tidy. Alternating the patterns from week to week will increase root and blade strength.
The lawn mower that cuts your lawn also has to have regular maintainence. Cleaning the mower is something most often forget. Grass cuttings build up under the mow deck resulting in poor bagging and mulching. Weeds can also be spread throughout your lawn or on to your neighbour’s lawn from a dirty mower. It’s also important to clean your air filter regularly and change the oil at least once a year. This ensures your lawn mower isn’t underpowered and will continue to mow for many years.
The morning is the best time to water the lawn because the air is cooler and there’s usually not much wind to blow the droplets. In the middle of the day, water evaporates too quickly. And in the evenings, water can cling to the blades of grass overnight, which can cause lawn diseases. “My pet peeve is when people water at six o’clock or later in the evening. A wet lawn at night is the perfect condition for fungus to grow. Also, mowing the lawn too short and watering at night is the worst to promote a healthy lawn.
Water lawn long enough to moisten the soil about 6-8 inches down, which is the depth that healthy grass roots will grow down into the soil. To see how far the moisture seeps down, check the soil every 15 minutes during the first watering. Time how long it takes the water to work its way that far into the ground, then water for that duration every time you turn on the hose. Every lawn has different soil. You can check by using a garden fork in a area of the lawn and remember to take note of roughly how much water was used.
Water clay soils once a week and sandy soils about every three days. Too much watering can lead to fungus and a shallow root system; fewer waterings encourage the roots to grow deeper. Traning the roots to go down deep into the soil will gow a much healthier lawn.
There are many reasons for having a fall clean and it’s not just about the appearance of your property that should make you decide to have a cleanup in the Fall. There are several other factors you should think about before the snow arrives.
By removing the leaves from the lawn and yard, it helps to keep lawn fungus such as Gray and Pink Snow Mold paying an unwanted visit. Snow mold is caused when there is an time period of snow on ground that is not completely frozen. Snow mold can also occur under leaves that have not been removed from the lawn or among the long grass that should have been cut one more before winter. Leaves can choke the lawn and kill it, and when Spring comes it can get expensive seeding new grass. Also, wet leaves which have been compressed under snow for 3-5months are much harder to remove in the spring.
The best way to use leaves is to cut them up. Its best to let them dry first. Once dry, use a lawn mower to chop them into little pieces. Dried leaves as mulch break down much quicker and shred much easier. Using leaf shreds for mulch is an easy way to recycle the debris in your yard. To use the dried leaves as mulch, spread them at 3 to 4 inches around trees and shrubs and 2 to 3 inches over flower beds. Work leaf shreds into vegetable beds to increase valuable nutrients. The smaller the leaves are shredded, the quicker they will break down and the less likely they will mat and mold.
There are many types of mulch, and leaf mulch is exactly what it sounds like, leaves. This organic mulch will decompose and needs to be replaced eventually, it improves the soil’s fertility and its organic content. Mulching with leaves in many situations where you want more rapid decomposition and is generally a free commodity to anyone and it is win/win.
The gardener spends quality time working on his or her soil and getting ready for the growing season. Some of us make our own compost, purchase manures or even buy soil additives. The cheaper solution, however, is to use what nature gives you for free. Using leaf litter for mulch enriches the soil and perpetuates the cycle of life by renewing plants.
Always remember to clean up once the yard work is complete!
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Steve’s Yard Care has become a brand to reckon with offering completely professional yard care , mowing services, ice and snow removal service to both residential and commercial clients in Brandon MB. With years of experience and an expert team who first pay heed to the custom yard cleaning needs of clients and then offer a free estimate of yard care Brandon. The expert team inspects the lawn for clean up or the site or any ice removal during winter months and based on the complexity of the job at hand, a free estimate is offered to the client so that they can decide whether to hire lawn care Brandon services or not.
This completely insured and licensed company, Steve’s Yard Care offers a wide range of services like lawn care, professional mowing services for a complete clean up cutting and trimming of bushes, shrubs and grasses and edging. Steve’s Yard Care is known for its seasonal services like fall clean up to get rid of the withered leaves, debris and more. During debilitating winter, and snow removal Brandon services are offered to the clients. The website of this company showcases full pricing list so that the clients can plan in advance while contemplating to hire grass mowing service or lawn care Brandon services.
It is the professionalism of the experts at Steve’s Yard Care which makes every arduous task seems very easy. The experts know the tricks and tips of a complete yard clean up or even the very painstaking snow removal process and they have the tools and equipment too for making the job of yard care Brandon look flawless and professional.
About Steve’s Yard Care:
Steve, the owner and operator of Steve’s Yard Care ensures optimal level of satisfaction when he is out with his team at his clients’ commercial or residential properties engaged in yard care services covering mowing services, grass cutting, offering lawn care services and more in Brandon Mb.
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