Do you have a yard that's looking a bit dubious? Is your HOA, or even just the neighborhood in general, wondering when you're going to do something about it? Although it may seem like some people are able to effortlessly keep their lawn growing well, their shrubs trimmed just so, and their flower gardens blooming all of the time, this is something that actually takes a lot of work and knowledge in order to accomplish. Not everyone has the ability to put in that much work or the desire to learn what needs to be done. If this sounds like you, you might want to consider hiring a professional to take care of things for you. Some things that a professional can do for you include the following.

Lawn aeration & dethatching

While these don't need to be done on a yearly basis, this aspect of residential landscape maintenance is something that is both difficult and time-consuming. As your lawn grows, the roots interweave tightly. After a couple of years, your lawn will have a dense mat of old and often dead roots and no room for new roots to grow. Aeration and dethatching are different things, but they both have the same goal of making it easier for your lawn to grow.

Fertilizing

A good lawn will need to be fertilized at least annually in order to remain lush and vibrant. Some lawns may need fertilizing twice a year, but knowing whether this is necessary or not is something that requires a soil test. Professional residential landscape maintenance companies will be able to tell immediately what type of fertilizer to use, when to apply it, and how much should be added. Without the help of a professional, it could take you many seasons of trial and error before you find out what is going to work for your lawn.

Watering

It can be difficult to tell when your lawn is suffering from overwatering or when you're actually not watering enough. Both can result in dead or dying plants that turn yellow and become brittle. Fortunately, a residential landscape maintenance professional will be able to help you to determine if incorrect watering is part of the problem or if there is something else amiss. If there is an issue with your watering, they can help you to fix things so that your lawn will begin to grow and all of the plants in your yard will be happy once again.