Many factors go into determining lawn care and treatment programs. Most customers

don't care and don't understand the differences. They simply fire their company when

something goes wrong or is not to their liking. Lawn fertilization or Lawn Fertilizing is

a science that many take for granted.



In order to hire the best company for the job, some understanding of some of the basic

lawn care principles should be learned. It can save the customer a lot of hassles and

give them a better lawn care program for the money.



The first principle to understand is that you will get what you pay for. Cheap is not

better. There are many scams out there all promising you a better lawn. Treatment

can vary greatly as well as the type of chemicals used. Types of fertilizers also vary and

can affect the look of the yard. Warranties vary from company to company and they

are not all the same. Cheap only gets you cheap! Try to hire the most knowledgeable

person you can. With Tree Tops you get 25 years of experience. (priceless)



The second principle to understand is that all yards have different defects and short

comings. Some defects are not correctible. Poor drainage is poor drainage and may

contribute to fungus problems during the winter. All drainage problems can't be corrected

with french drains. There are hundreds of different types of defects, a knowledgeable

company will know what to do to give you the best outcome.



Treatment for a good lawn care program will change as the year progreses. You may

need a fertilizer in early spring and a chinch bug treatment in july. Hiring a treatment

program for your yard that is flexible and can be modified to give you a better program

as your lawn needs change is important. Hiring a company that offers only a mindless

route lawn program may not be to your advantage. HIring a company that gives you

a technician with just six months experience is a good way to get your yard burned up!

