Friday, July 27, 2018

By Christine Perry


Whether a multiple unit structure or a single family home, keeping a yard maintained is essential to the property value and health of occupants. Having curb appeal says a lot about a structure and can send a positive or negative message to anyone who walks by. However, what some do not realize is that the regular use of lawn mowing services or landscapers can also keep away vermin and insects.

In some areas, finding someone who will take care of a yard is relatively easy and probably even cheap. However, those who operate without a business license tend to not be the most reliable. While there are some exceptions, busy adults should not have to worry about whether their gardener or landscaper will come through.

On the other hand, this is not a job most people can breeze through. In certain climates, there are little details that can make a world of difference when it comes to trimming leaves and cutting grass. Things worth paying attention to the climate, soil moisture levels, and neglect by previous occupants that can affect how the grass is to be mowed at least once a month.

There are also situations where a property may have sat unoccupied for months or even years, but the new occupants often find themselves fighting off critters. Even when a place has been scrubbed down, and even sprayed with chemical bought at a store, this is usually not enough. Sometimes, insects may breed deep in property crevices or in certain sections of a yard.

Insects and stray animals are most likely to approach a yard that does not appear to be maintained. The longer a property of this kind is vacated, there may be a serious infestation that is hard to get rid of. This is another reason why it helps to have a service stop by at least once a month.

There are some communities that emphasize limiting water usage during certain hours but most gardeners and lawn specialists know how to work within these regulations. Instead of waking up at the crack of dawn to work on the yard, residents can rest easy knowing they can have a clean outdoor space. When spaces are clean there are also fewer insects or uninvited critters.

Although ants are fairly harmless, they can be annoying in the summer months. Ants that have lived in unoccupied houses for a time can come out in droves when food is present or the trash needs to be taken out. If there are water usage restrictions, a lawn care specialist may have some ideas about how to control ants and other crawlers without running up the water bill.

Having a nice yard is also sends a message to others that the owner or occupants care. Although people who are disabled or elderly may have some additional challenges, some maintenance companies may offer these groups a discount for basic services. Sometimes a company may offer a price break when they receive referrals for new business.




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