Though our Austin office has the advantage of Austin City Limits this weekend (among a variety of other activities constantly going on in Austin), the Washington D.C. area is still stacked with great family friendly activity this weekend. From pumpkin festivals to free concerts and more, there is never a shortage of […]
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A Quick Guide to Core Aeration
Core aeration is one of those lawn care practices that are hidden in plain sight. It probably sounds familiar to you (or maybe not), but you’ve surely seen core aeration before. Think back to your football/soccer field in high school. Remember all those little pellets of dirt scattered all over? […]
Quick Guide to Lawn Fertilization
As we continue our series of educational articles on lawn care this fall, we’ve finally stumbled upon perhaps the most important thing you can do for your lawn. Yes, friends, we’re talking about fertilization. Feeding your lawn, some say, is the most important thing you can do in pursuit of a […]
A Quick Guide to Fall Leaf Removal
Autumn is a beautiful season, especially in the Northern Virginia area. We love it for its temperate climate and beautiful foliage. Late fall is also a crucial time for lawn care. You should already be familiar with the benefits of overseeding and aeration. Equally important to your lawn’s appearance, though, is leaf […]
6 Reasons Every Lawn Care Business Should Be “Email-First”
We’ve spoken to thousands of customers who have gotten lawn care service in Orlando, Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Austin, and elsewhere, and there is one complaint we hear more than any other. Surprisingly, it has nothing to do with the quality of the lawn care service. What is it? “I […]
Fun Things to Do In Washington D.C. This Weekend (9.26)
Continuing our series on family fun activities happening in the Washington D.C. area, this week we have a ton of cool activities. From book festivals to free concerts to museums and more, there is never a shortage of family fun activities in Washington D.C. or the Northern Virginia area. Here’s LawnStarter’s […]
Should You Tip Your Yard Service?
From providing lawn care services in Orlando, Austin, and Northern Virginia, once in a while, we get questions. Some are questions that we here over and over again. One of these happens to be: “Am I supposed to tip my lawn care service?” We hope to answer this question with […]
Does Lawn Care Affect Your Property Value?
You care about your home. This is true. I can make that assumption because you’re reading this blog post on a lawn care blog. Whether you’re looking to increase your property value in order to sell your home and pique interest in buyers or you’re simply looking to upgrade your […]
A Quick Guide to Overseeding Your Northern Virginia Lawn
If your lawn is looking drab and patchy, one of the most effective ways to fix that is to invest in overseeding. What is overseeding? It’s a simple concept. Overseeding, also called reseeding, is the process of adding more grass plants to your existing lawn. It will help to thicken […]
Things To Do In Washington DC This Weekend (9/19)
There’s never a shortage of things to do in the beautiful Washington D.C. Area. This time of the year is idyllic in this region. As temperatures drop, outdoor festivals become an enjoyable experience, and there’s certainly a sufficient amount of them in and around Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia this weekend. […]