Egg Harbor Township, NJ lawn care service at the click of a button

Egg Harbor Township may not be well known, but here, the wind carries the scent of the nearby pines. Wildlife and berry farms abound. Like Storybook Land, it’s fairytale-esque, but sometimes lawn care feels more like something from a Stephen King novel.

Atlantic County has a humid climate, experiencing hot, humid summers and cool, wet winters. It’s not an environment that excites you to mow and pull weeds for hours. Here at LawnStarter, we love lawn care, and even more, we love giving you more free time.

With our personalized services, you can relax while our pros take care of your lawn.

Here’s what lawn care looks like in Egg Harbor Township:

Best Grass Types for Egg Harbor Township 

Atlantic County is located in the transition zone, and while warm-season grasses may survive in the region, cool-season grasses are more likely to thrive. Here are some cool-season grasses that can withstand New Jersey’s winters:

• Perennial Ryegrass: This grass variety has a high tolerance for foot traffic and is not prone to thatch buildup. However, it tends to appear patchy.
• Creeping Bentgrass: This grass variety adapts well to the cold. However, it is prone to thatch and weeds.
• Tall Fescue: Considered low maintenance due to its ability to tolerate a variety of conditions, tall fescue doesn’t develop much thatch. This grass type can be slow to recover from damage.
• Kentucky Bluegrass: This grass type is considered high maintenance due to its frequent watering requirements. Kentucky bluegrass tolerates drought and shade well. 
• Fine Fescue: Another low-maintenance variety, fine fescue does not require frequent mowing. However, it can be susceptible to disease.

How Often Should You Mow Your Lawn? During the peak growing season, mow once a week. In Egg Harbor Township, lawns experience active growth in both the spring and fall.

Common Lawn Pests and Diseases in Egg Harbor Township

Even if you’re doing all of the right things to have your lawn taken care of, pests can invade and ruin everything. Let LawnStarter protect your yard from these common pests:

• Chinch Bugs: This lawn pest loves munching on turfgrass, with its damage often mistaken for drought stress. Chinch bugs are most active from June to August. 
• Grubs: These irksome critters are the larval stage of beetles. Grubs cause dead spots by munching on roots.
• Dollar Spot: This fungal lawn disease begins around the size of a silver dollar but can grow up to six inches wide. It can be caused by drought stress, low mowing, or excessive thatch.
• Armyworms: Armyworms are caterpillars in the larval stage of some species of adult moths. You may notice damage like brown spots, ragged grass blades, or bare spots.
• Cutworms: Like armyworms, these caterpillars are the larval stage of some moth species. Cutworms emerge from the soil and begin eating your grass in the spring, causing it to wilt.

Other Outdoor Services We Offer

LawnStarter offers various services to keep your New Jersey lawn healthy and well-manicured, including:

• Seasonal Touchups: Get your lawn prepared for every season with touchups such as leaf removal.
• Overseeding: Spreading new grass seed over your lawn can help fill bare patches.
• Dethatching: Remove excess thatch that can cause fungal diseases and limit root growth.
• Tree Trimming and Care: Pruning helps trees by preventing damage and keeps them looking great.

Let us help you cross lawn care off your to-do list. Pack up a picnic basket and head down to Dog Beach. We’ll take care of the rest. Easy breezy lawn care is just a call, click, or tap away. Contact us today for your free quotes.