Smitty’s Lawn & Landscape

I’ve owned my home for twelve and a half years now, and I’m not a fan of mowing the lawn. I don’t like gas lawn mowers stinking up my garage and taking space, and I tried the electric ones but going outside is scary. I’m a (vegan) vampire.
The reality is that my home is covered by a Home Owner’s Association (HOA) and I need to keep my grass cut at reasonable intervals at a reasonable height. I get the annoying letter once or twice a year when it grows too fast after rain or fertilization, but aside from that, I try to keep my relationship with my HOA on a civil basis and that’s where having a great lawn care service comes in.
Over the years, I’ve had two or three services, but this one sticks out in my mind for many reasons.
First off, they do a great job. Take care of the front lawn and the back fenced in area with a lawn mower, trimming around the edges with a weed whacker, and then clean off the sidewalks with the blower. Full service, which I really appreciate.
Another thing I appreciate is the fact that they offer periodic fertilization of the lawn. So not only do they keep the lawn trim and tidy, but they also keep it growing happily. They also know to strike a good balance between cutting the lawn too short (causes all sorts of lawn health issues), and leaving it too long (can get you in trouble with the folks who measure the individual blades of grass with rulers).
I do appreciate their affordability, seeing as I’m on a budget (who isn’t?) but I still want someone else to do this important but annoying task for me. Oh, and they also show up regularly, which is great for keeping the HOA off my back. Personally, I could care less if it grows a few extra inches, but those bureaucrats want those lawns near to perfect, and this company keeps me in compliance.
Lastly, and certainly not least, they’ve stuck around for a few years, which makes me super happy. There’s nothing worse than having a great service provider that you love, and then have them decide to not run the business anymore. Then you have to go and find another company, hoping the service and pricing is as good as the last place. About as much fun as mowing the lawn… or dating.
So, overall, these guys are great, I’d recommend them to anyone, and you should totally give them a call if you need your lawn done. They regularly communicate what they’ve done («today, we cut the lawn at three inches»), what they’re going to do («we will be fertilizing the lawn next week.») and leave invoices for me to pay. It’s a nice, friendly arrangement, and I’m lucky I found such a good service when I was in need.