The first thing to remember is, don’t stress your lawn. Your grass doesn’t grow as much during the summer, being in a semi-dormant state, so less mowing is commanded. Keeping the blades on your lawn mower sharpened will give you a clean cut of around 2” to 2.5” on your grass height. You don’t want your grass getting to tall during the summer, but if it does, don’t cut it all down at one time. Instead, take it in steps, cutting it down gradually, little by little.

Keep in mind when watering your lawn that to much water is not a good thing. Water only when necessary. Once the soil dry’s out its a good time to water. You should water before the grass blades start to wilt. When grass wilts the blades will roll up to conserve moister. The grass color will also change from green to a blue green. You can also tell it is time to water by walking on your lawn. If your foot impressions remain for more than a few seconds, the grass does not bounce back up, it is time to give the lawn some water.

When watering, water enough to get the soil moist six to eight inches deep. To check stick a screwdriver in the ground. If the screwdriver goes into the soil six to eight inches without much effort, the soil should be wet enough.

Watering your lawn early in the morning is a very good time. There will be less evaporation from the sun and wind in the morning. With less evaporation the water will reach the grass roots faster.

What percentage should one look for? Typically the sign of trouble is a debt-to-asset ratio of about 50% or more. What you do or don’t do varies from lawn care business to lawn care business. But no matter what box we put this into, a rising debt-to-asset ratio is not a good thing.

As most know, leverage is a powerful weapon that is more like a two-edged sword. We all want to be on the right side of it.

If you are polite you can get away with this approach. Going door knocking is another way to go about it but you should proceed with caution as some areas have regulations in place that dont permit unsolicited house calls.

Improving your homes outward appearance will have long lasting effects. In these tough economic times, we must use the resources we have and improve our own assets. Here are some of the main benefits of professional grade landscaping for your home: Increase Your Homes Value By 10-20% Depending On Current Market Value Create a healthy Atmosphere By Adding Oxygen Rich Plants and Flowers A Beautiful Yard Demands Respect From Neighbors, Friends and Associates Using A Professional Lawn Service Will Leave You More Time For Your Family -Nothing Could Be More Important In This Economic Climate Hiring Local Contractors Is Great For Our Local Economy A Clean and Open Yard Will Keep Varmits From Hiding In Your Yard Your Children Will Spend More Time Outside Properly Trimmed Trees Keep Your House Safe From Wind and Storm Damage Businesses Keep That Professional Image That Will Keep a Strong Customer Base And Many , Many More

What some may consider commercial lawn care equipment, those that help remove the thatch from the lawn are needed to keep from blocking the sun, water and air from getting to the ground. Over the course of a summer, dead grass and twigs can build up on the ground, effectively blocking the growth of grass. Dethatchers are also available pieces of lawn maintenance equipment that help prevent that from stunting the lawn’s growth.

But with prices ranging from $1,299 to $4,200, robotic lawn mowers tend to scare some people away; that is, until they do the math. If you add the cost you pay a lawn service on a year-to-year basis, a robotic lawn mower can pay for itself with the first 2 to 3 years of ownership. Since some robotic lawn mowers can have a life expectancy of 8 to 10 years, you’ll be in the green years before you can expect to repair a broken old robotic lawn mower.

Your customers will be your greatest asset and your biggest headache all at the same time. No matter what you do, you will run across people who are never satisfied. In addition, you will find those who won’t pay their bills on time, creating a collection problem for you. This can sink a new business that has limited cash flow.

Water and fertilize in the proper amounts.

Mow regularly at the recommended height.

Aerate periodically as needed.

Suffering from Insect-a phobia

The insects that do the most damage to an otherwise healthy lawn are the ones you rarely see. Many types of beetles, cinch bugs, and worms are revealed only through The University of California Davis’ Integrated Pest Management Program suggests looking for these signs.

Chewed leaves in irregular patches.

Brown-tinged grass in irregular patches.

Yellowish patches in exceptionally warm weather.

Grass with few roots that can be pulled up easily.

Higher end robot lawn mowers can detect how quickly your lawn is growing and will adjust its schedule to according to when the lawn needs to be mowed. This feature can be useful during droughts or fast growing seasons.

Most fully automated robotic lawn mowers utilize a rain sensor to automatically pause mowing sessions until the lawn dries out

Some robotic lawn mowers are big and heavy while others are small and light weight. It’s important to consider weight and size of the mower in case you need to ship it for repairs or servicing. Depending on which model you choose, weight can range from 21 pounds to 80 pounds. For example the LawnBott LB3210 weighs only 21 pounds while the Robomower RL1000 weighs about 80 pounds.

Consider how much maintenance will be required on the mower of your choice. Maintenance is very simple for robotic lawn mowers. There is no need to empty bags or clean up grass clippings because they mulch. Most manufactures recommend replacing the blade(s) once a year. Robotic lawn mowers are electric lawn mowers, which translate into no gas, oil or spark plugs to replace.

Another thing to keep in mind is replacement part cost. Some robotic lawn mowers (like LawnBott) claim to have a life expectancy of about 8 to 10 years before major repairs are needed. Higher end robot lawn mowers generally have better quality, longer lasting parts, which also means higher upfront and replacement part cost. On the flip side, lower cost robotic lawn mowers use cheaper parts, which may result in more frequent repair needs that could end up costing more to upkeep than higher end models. With that said, robotic lawn mower maintenance cost will almost always fall well below the cost to upkeep and maintain traditional lawn mowers or paying a lawn service.

Most robotic lawn mowers come with a 2-year warranty with varying warranties on the battery. Some warranties include pickup and return shipping cost depending on which model you choose.