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Avatar for Lawn Therapy, LLC
Lawn Therapy, LLC
4.8(
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Kettering, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Lawn therapy was awesome! They did an amazing job and handled a little extra without charging. He arrived early and was very professional. Would definitely use him again!"
Response time2 hrs
Response rate92%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ballard Enterprises - Lawn, Landscaping, Tree Services
4.5(
312
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Sod - InstallSod - Install - For Business

Serving Kettering, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have my gardens mulched every year and this was the best job ever done. It looks wonderful! The workers arrived on the designated day and were very anxious to please. They did a great job. The neighbors have remarked about noticing the effort these people made and how nice it looks. The mulch was applied several inches deep and will do a great job of controlling weeds throughout the summer. I have already asked them to schedule me for next year."
Patio Installation
Stairs and Patio Installation
Flagstone Installation
Nice Lawn
Another Nice Lawn

+3

Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Hydro-Tech Irrigation Co
4.6(
456
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Lawn and Garden Sprinkler System - RepairLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - InstallSprinkler System for Lawn and Garden - Winterize or Activate+3 more

Serving Kettering, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Chris Space was the point man for the installation and was prompt, courteous and extremely helpful. Our lawn had been saturated from the rains and there was some damage during installation which was taken care of with no hassle. The system is running perfectly and they were great in the setup and "how to" department."
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Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Hallscapes, LLC
Hallscapes, LLC
4.8(
62
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn Care - Fall / Spring Clean Up - For Business+2 more

Serving Kettering, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They are very professional and provided quality work in a timely fashion. They were very knowledgeable about care for the trees in my yard and future prevention of overgrowth. I will have them back in the future."
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Mr. Cruz Landscaping LLC
Mr. Cruz Landscaping LLC
4.7(
27
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Aerate a Lawn

Serving Kettering, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The team was very courteous, and very professional. My yard was in very bad shape. They did a wonderful job with my hedges and mulching that were previously destroyed by a Love Lawn Pro. I would recommend them to anyone who is looking for a team that takes pride in their work and who does exactly what they quote plus more. My yard looks fabulous . Thanks Mr Cruz. Job well done."
Bushes Trimming
Mulching
Mulching
Mulching
Mulching

+3

Response time1 day
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Atlantic Lighting & Irrigation, Inc.
4.4(
140
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Lawn and Garden Sprinkler System - InstallLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - RepairSprinkler System for Lawn and Garden - Winterize or Activate+3 more

Serving Kettering, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We only wanted to water a very small lawn so in the end it wasn't cost effective. The estimator that came out to our house was excellent. She was very thorough and spent a great deal of time helping us figure out what made sense for our needs. She then spent time working up the estimate on the spot. Later when we decided not to install any system, she was gracious and helpful. We did get two other estimates. One company didn't even come to the house - just used google earth to map out a system. The other walked around for 5 minutes - and was gone. I would recommend Atlantic. In addition - Atlantic installed a system at our previous home and the service was great."
Response time2 days
60 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Lawn Care questions, answered by experts

Stick to your watering schedule. As long as new grass is getting plenty of water from irrigation, it shouldn’t need watering right after you cut it. Watch for signs like yellowing grass that shows a new lawn isn’t getting enough water and needs more regular irrigation. If you want to water after mowing, wait until the afternoon. Hot, direct sunlight can scorch grass more easily when it’s wet, so it’s better to wait until the day has cooled off.

To reduce landscaping costs, you can implement several strategies at every stage. Consider doing the work yourself (DIY) to save on professional labor fees. You can also repurpose existing features and materials from other home projects. When purchasing new items, choose more inexpensive materials and opt for softscaping over hardscaping where possible. Another effective method is to buy young plants or plant from seed, which is more cost-effective than purchasing mature plants.

Apply fertilizer in early spring and late summer to promote robust growth through the seasons.

In many cases, it’s a good idea to water St. Augustine grass daily to keep the soil moist and the grass thriving. It’s drought-tolerant, but it’s always best to keep it watered. However, it’s also important not to overwater, so skip watering during wetter conditions and aerate your lawn to promote proper soil drainage.

You can mow the grass when it’s dry to the touch, usually between 2 and 5 hours if it was a light rainfall or morning dew. If the rainfall was significant, you may need to wait up to 2 days until the grass is dry. Touch the grass and soil to determine if it’s dry. Be sure to check in shady areas too, as those can take longer to dry out.

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