Lawn Maintenance - Landscaping Service

Professional Lawn Maintenance Services

Leave the hard work to us and relax. Our team will handle your lawn maintenance, so you can enjoy your time doing what you love without worrying about the rest.

Our comprehensive lawn maintenance services are available from spring through fall, ensuring your lawn remains lush and healthy throughout the season. We provide many service options, including:

Lawn Care

• Weekly Mowing: Regular mowing to maintain a neat and healthy lawn.
• Fertilizer and Weed Control Applications: Ensuring a lush, green lawn free of weeds.
• Weeding and Bed Cultivation: Keeping your flower beds weed-free and well-maintained.
• Seeding and Composting: Ensuring proper lawn germination and soil health.
• Insecticide Applications: Protecting your lawn from damaging insects.

Seasonal Maintenance

• Spring and Fall Core Aerations: Enhancing soil health and promoting strong root growth.
• Power Raking of the Lawn: Removing thatch buildup to improve water and nutrient penetration.
• One-Time Spring Clean-Up: Clearing leaves, debris, and cutting down perennials and grasses.
• One-Time Fall Clean-Up: Removing leaves, debris, annuals, and preparing the lawn for winter.

Shrub and Tree Care

• Trimming of Deciduous and Evergreen Shrubs: Annual trimming to maintain shape and health.
• Shrub and Tree Care: Comprehensive care for all your shrubs and trees.
• Fertilization for Evergreens, Deciduous Shrubs, and Ornamental Trees: Promoting healthy growth with slow-release fertilizers.

Please call 847.698.6868 or Contact Us to discuss Lawn Maintenance.

Tommy Pollina Landscape Company – serving Chicagoland since 1982.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Lawn Maintenance

What is landscape maintenance?

Landscape maintenance involves the ongoing care and upkeep of outdoor spaces to ensure their health, beauty, and functionality. It includes tasks such as mowing, watering, pruning, weeding, fertilizing, and pest control.

Why is landscape maintenance important?

Regular landscape maintenance helps preserve the beauty and value of outdoor spaces, promotes healthy plant growth, prevents weed and pest infestations, and ensures safety for property occupants and visitors.

What are the essential tasks in landscape maintenance?

Essential landscape maintenance tasks include:

Mowing grass to an appropriate height
Watering plants and lawn as needed
Pruning trees, shrubs, and flowers to maintain shape and promote growth
Removing weeds from planting beds and other areas
Fertilizing plants to provide essential nutrients
Mulching to retain moisture and suppress weeds
Inspecting for pests and diseases and applying control measures as necessary
Cleaning up leaves, debris, and litter
Monitoring irrigation systems for leaks or malfunctions
Seasonal tasks such as aerating, overseeding, and winterizing plants

How often should I mow my lawn?

Lawn mowing frequency depends on factors such as grass type, growth rate, and weather conditions. In general, most lawns benefit from mowing once per week during the growing season. Adjust mowing frequency based on grass height and growth rate to maintain an optimal height for healthy turf.

When should I water my plants and lawn?

Watering requirements vary depending on factors such as plant type, soil type, weather conditions, and local climate. Water plants and lawn early in the morning to minimize water loss due to evaporation and ensure proper absorption by plants’ roots. Monitor soil moisture levels and adjust watering frequency and duration as needed.

How do I prevent weeds in my landscape?

Weed prevention strategies include:

Applying pre-emergent herbicides to prevent weed seeds from germinating
Mulching planting beds to suppress weed growth and retain moisture
Hand-pulling weeds as soon as they appear
Maintaining healthy turf through proper mowing, watering, and fertilization to outcompete weeds
Using landscape fabric or weed barriers under mulch to prevent weed growth