Guest Blog:  Top 5 Reasons to Hire a Lawn Care Professional

Learn what the National Association of Landscape Professionals considers as some of their top five reasons to hire a lawn care company.

For example, did you know that grass plays a critical role in cooling your neighborhood on those hot summer days? Lawns are about 30 degrees cooler than asphalt and 20 degrees cooler than bare soil. Year-round, your lawn is also critical for the ecosystem because it absorbs runoff, captures harmful dust and smoke particles as well as other pollutants. Grasses also absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and convert it into oxygen. At the root of every healthy, lush lawn is a professional who meets your long-term vision and who understands the art and science of lawn care.

The National Association of Landscape Professionals has recognized TruGreen, for example, with an Environmental Stewardship Award.  The National Association of Landscape Professionals Environmental Stewardship Award honors companies who have sustained a significant commitment to enhancing and protecting the environment.

Have you always wanted the healthiest lawn on the block? With the help of a professional, your lawn can make your neighbors green with envy! Caring for your lawn may require aeration, fertilization, seeding or overseeding, soil management and other services. A professional can help identify the problem areas of your lawn and design a program that is created for your specific property and location. It’s not too early to begin planning your late winter and early spring lawn care program.

Creating a beautiful, lush lawn takes time and with your busy schedule, spending hours on your lawn might not be at the top of your to-do list. When you work with a professional, you can spend more time enjoying your property, not working on it.

Being safe is more than a checklist for lawn care professionals, it’s ingrained in how they work. Professionals are trained to use lawn care equipment with precision and understand how to properly apply products for weeds, pests and disease control – so that you don’t have to worry about the right amounts and applications on your own.

A well-maintained lawn is worth the investment. In a recent survey from the National Association of REALTORS® and National Association of Landscape Professionals, lawn care ranked at the top for realtors when it comes to projects that are most appealing to buyers. Besides boosting curb appeal, realtors also estimated that a standard lawn care program would recover more than 300 percent of the cost for a buyer at resale.  

With the help of an expert, your beautiful, healthy lawn awaits! For more tips from the National Association of Landscape Professionals, visit LoveYourLandscape.org.