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Avatar for Lawn Therapy, LLC
Lawn Therapy, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Kettering, MD and surrounding areas

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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%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ballard Enterprises - Lawn, Landscaping, Tree Services
4.5(
312
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Serving Kettering, MD and surrounding areas

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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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Serving Kettering, MD and surrounding areas

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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
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Hallscapes, LLC
4.8(
62
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Serving Kettering, MD and surrounding areas

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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
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Mr. Cruz Landscaping LLC
4.7(
27
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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
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Atlantic Lighting & Irrigation, Inc.
4.4(
140
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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

There are several best practices you can do to keep your lawn looking healthy. Knowing when to water grass is among the most important. Having your sprinkler timer set to early morning is best because it gives your grass and plants enough time to absorb water before the sun and wind can evaporate it. To maximize a sprinkler’s impact, aerate your lawn once or twice per year. Doing this achieves better absorption and stronger root systems for your grass.

Overwatering won’t just hurt your wallet with the water bill; it’ll impact the longevity of your lawn. 

Too much water on your grass will deprive the root system of oxygen, stunting its growth and even killing it. Stunted root growth means a weak and disconnected root system. That means the lawn is weaker, making it more vulnerable to diseases and drought.

Mowing at least once a week during the growing season is a good general rule. However, every lawn is different, and factors like frequent rain and fertilizer use can cause grass to grow faster, potentially requiring mowing as often as every four days. When you mow, always follow the 'one-third rule': never cut more than one-third of the grass blade's height at once, as this can weaken it and prevent it from taking in proper nutrients. For most grass types, the ideal height is around 2 to 3 inches, though some warm-weather grasses do better when kept shorter at about 1.5 to 2 inches.

Depending on your lawn mower type, you can mow anywhere from 2.5 to 13 miles per hour (mph). A simple push lawn mower will take the longest to mow at 2.5 mph, which is just under the average walking pace. Riding mowers can go significantly faster. Rear engines come in at around 5 mph, tractors come in at just shy of 8 mph, and zero-turn mowers come in at the fastest speed of 13 mph.

One of the best ways to save money on lawn care is to sign up for an annual contract for ongoing service rather than paying for one-off or as-needed services. If you guarantee a landscaping company ongoing work, they’re more likely to give you a break on the cost. Plus, ongoing services will keep your property in tip-top shape and help avoid the high cost of playing catch up on an overgrown lawn. You can also save money by sticking to the basics and foregoing add-on services like weeding and pest treatments.

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