Lawn maintenance is a task that is either a pleasure or a chore, depending on your feelings about it. If you like a nice green lawn but don't care for the work it takes to get one, you might want to consider a professional lawn service.

 

There are lots of lawn services out there, ranging from the kid down the block to the big services with dozens of trucks and hundreds of employees. The kid down the block is probably OK if all you want is a weekly mowing. But if you want a greener lawn, one that is the envy of the neighborhood, you will probably have to look further afield. You should choose a lawn service that uses the best weed killer and fertilizers, and provides lawn treatments beyond just mowing. You will probably get the best pricing if you engage your lawn service for the year rather than on an as-needed basis. Many lawn services offer an annual contract with lawn treatments scheduled to ensure a green lawn all season.

 

As with any service, satisfied customers tell the tale. Get references, check with the Better Business Bureau, and ask the guy down the block with the greener lawn for his recommendation.

 

Getting a green lawn can be a snap, as long as you select a high quality lawn service.