Services

FREE Estimates for all services. For the most part, we can now email or call with an accurate estimate without having to see the property. We have an on-line measuring tool we have access to so we can measure your lawn size, plug that number into a service cost generator which then gives me the estimates for any and all services. The biggest exception would be new homes that are not in the satellite data base. For those I will need to come out to take a look. Go here to view our current rates.

TLC Land Care was the Winner of the 2019 Home Show Garden Wars—

Visitors voted on the best backyard display among all the Landscape Displays

Landscaping: “From Dirt to Done”, we offer full landscaping or partial re-do’s.

Weekly Mowing: Competitive pricing, unmatched service. Includes; weekly trimming and bi-weekly edging of the sidewalks. We mulch the clippings, bagging only when the grass is too long. Clippings do not cause thatch; instead, they are a source of organic nitrogen which helps improve the soil over time. We edge the sidewalks every 3 weeks or so. NOTE! If you have an underground dog fence and the wire runs along the sidewalk or driveway, damage from our edger could occur and we can not be responsible. These are buried wires and we can’t see them. The edger will clean the edge down 1/2″ – 1″ at most.

100% Organic Fertilizing: We are very excited about the new product we are switching to for this coming season. The new fertilizer contains a soil wetting agent in each application (eliminating the need for a Revive application), beneficial Myco Fungi and slow-release nutrients for improved soil and plant health. Our fertilizer is safe for kids and pets and will not burn your lawn if not watered in immediately.

• The Preferred Plan includes an early spring weed & crabgrass preventer, 4 equally spaced applications of our Organic fertilizer, 1 Grub control in spring, and the final fertilizer application in mid to late October (Winterizer), This Winterizer application contains extra beneficial Myco Fungi/Bacteria & Protein meal Probiotics for improved root growth during the winter months. The Preferred Plan includes FREE spot weed spraying in the lawn on each visit.

• The Basic Plan is 3 applications of the same great fertilizer as the Preferred Program except The Basic Plan does NOT include the Grub control application or any weed control. Grub and Revive can be applied separately, if needed.

• One-Time Applications: If you prefer a 1 or 2 time application (spring and/or fall), please indicate so in the comment box. We can tailor a program to suit your needs, as well.

Revive: This is an add on service for those that request it. In the past, we did a Revive application as part of the Preferred Plan. But with the new fertilizing product we are using, a wetting agent is included and a separate Revive application is generally not needed. We will still apply Revive for those that request it.

Weed Control in the rock & mulch areas of the landscape is only available to mowing customers beginning this year.

Aerating: Spring aerating occurs sometime in late March to early May. I recommend that your lawn be aerated in the spring, especially if it was not done in the fall. But with our heavy clay soils it is best to have this done spring AND fall. Fall aerating occurs in September/October. I also recommend overseeding when aerating if the lawn is 10 years old or more. Grass seed blends today are more disease resistant and drought tolerant. Overseeding will help you have a thicker, healthier lawn. NOTE! If you have an underground dog fence, we cannot see these wires and are not responsible for any damage to the wire due to the aerators. The plugs go to about 3″ at best, so if the wire is shallower than that, damage could occur.

Power Raking: Power raking is a very labor intensive and dirty job that removes excess thatch from the lawn. Thatch is NOT from grass clippings; rather it is root debris due to poor watering and fertilizing practices. This is a service that should only be in addition to aeration–not instead of. This service must be performed before the lawn begins to green up so as not to damage the crown of the grass plant. Our rates include the removal and disposal of all the dead material removed.

Spring and Fall Cleanups: Spring cleanups consist of bush/shrub trimming, ornamental grass cutting, any leftover dead plant material and leaves. Fall cleanups is generally only leaf removal. Rate includes cost of disposal of trimmings and debris. We start spring cleanups in January as long as the weather is cooperative. Fall leaf removal is usually done in stages as we cannot wait until all the leaves have fallen to begin….we would never get done before the snow starts and covers everything up.

Sprinkler Start-Ups And Repairs: With the spring service I will check for proper operation of the timer, all valves and sprinkler heads. Service allows for 1 hour of labor if repairs are to be made–parts extra. I will begin turning on systems mid to late April–depending on the weather. We perform all kind of sprinkler related repairs.

Sprinkler System Winterizations: System blow outs start the end of September and continue until the end of October. By using compressed air, the lines are cleared of water that can freeze and burst a pipe or sprinkler head. Proper draining of the system is just as important or water can still remain in the line causing freeze damage only to be found when the system is turned on.

Dog Waste Removal: Performed once a week—AND year round, our Sooper Dooper Pooper Scoopers will pick up where your dogs leave off. Rates depend on; # of dogs, size of dogs, etc. But the prices will be in line with other private or franchise operations performing the same ‘booty dooty’. Mowing customers get a discount during the mowing season (we perform this service at the same time we mow) It’s a crappy job, but someone’s got to do it! For commercial customers we can install a bag & trash station.

Beach Grooming: For lake-front homes, this service keeps your beach weeded and groomed. We perform the grooming service every 3 weeks or so, just before a holiday. We spray/pull for weeds between the grooming’s.

Leaf Raking & Removal: Also called Fall Cleanup, we can take care of this at one time, or there may need to be return visits to keep up with the accumulation. We only have a ½ hour minimum so it is beneficial to you and us to make 2 or 3 trips over a span of a few weeks. Cost of disposal is included.

Christmas Lighting: Call for service areas. Price includes the take down in January. We can use your lights, or we have lights that we charge a small amount for so you don’t have to buy your own.

Snow Removal: We shovel drives and sidewalks. For commercial customers, we offer plowing services. Call if interested for the locations we serve.