Sometimes we just get lazy and tired of the sweat and tears of constant yard cleaning. It is time for a professional who can provide lawn maintenance, but how do we know which one to pick? Here are some strategies you should know on how to choose a lawn maintenance company that will provide you great service.

1. What do you need?

Lawn maintenance companies do several jobs other than mowing the grass, such as fertilizing, weeding, lawn-damaging pest control, aerating, mowing, and small tree and shrub maintenance. Choose one or a combination of these services that is right for your lawn, so you can find companies who have expertise in these specific services.

2. Do your Research.

First, ask friends, family, and neighbors to see if they have any recommendations. Ask these companies if they can provide you with references of past customers. If they decline, then that may be a bad sign. The references are a good way find a company’s methods and philosophies.

3. Compare quotes.

After the research, begin to narrow down the companies to which is the best. Ask them to come over for a quote of your lawn and other services that you want them to provide. The face-to-face contact is the best way to weed out companies. If they are not actively listening to want you want, they may be a company you can eliminate from the list. Lawn maintenance professionals have different analyses of a lawn even within the same company, so ask the company to bring two representatives. With two people, there can be a comparison of the two analyses and you can choose what’s right for you. If they cannot give you two people, ask for the most experienced employee in the company for a for an analysis.

With these strategies, you should be able to find a lawn company that is right for you. If you prefer someone else do all this work for you, then call TalkLocal. TalkLocal comparison shops for you and connects you with the best lawn maintenance companies in  your area who can give you what you want.

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