Lawn Care
If you're a homeowner, you probably know that one of the most labor-intensive areas of your home is your lawn. Keeping it beautiful takes work. During World War I, President Wilson's wife, Edith, kept a small flock of sheep on the White House Lawn to reduce the manpower required to maintain the grounds. But since we can't all have a four-legged lawn maintenance crew, the Web sites in this guide will help you become your own lawn expert.
Expand All Guide SectionsChoosing, Planting and Growing Grass
All grass is not created equal, and not all grass can stand up to the types of wear and tear ... read more »
Mowing and Watering Your Lawn
Mowing and watering your lawn are two regular lawn care tasks that require a little more finesse ... read more »
Solving Lawn Problems
If your green thumb fails you and your lawn develops problems, the Web sites in this section can ... read more »
Finding and Hiring a Lawn Care Company
If you're too busy to maintain your lawn yourself, or you'd just like to leave the work to the professionals, use the Web sites in this section to find a reputable lawn and garden services company.
Dulcinea's Insight
- Before hiring a lawn services company, check its reputation. One great place to start is the Better Business Bureau.
- The Yellow Pages are available online and are a great way to quickly browse your local options for lawn care companies.
Dulcinea's Picks
For help choosing a lawn care company …
HGTV.com
offers some tips about hiring the right lawn care service to take care of your yard.
Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station Cooperative Extension
lists several questions you should ask a lawn maintenance company before agreeing to hire them. This article is available for free in PDF format.
To find a lawn services company …
ServiceMagic
connects homeowners to prescreened lawn maintenance or landscaping professionals. Search for professionals by type of work and zip code. The service is free and easy to use.
1-800-LawnCare.com
searches for lawn care professionals by zip code.
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