Elmont, NY lawn care service at the click of a button

Have you ever been to Belmont Park or any other large sports venue near Elmont and wondered: How do they keep all that grass in their infield more lush and green than the grass in my little lawn?

It’s because they have pros. And if you’re struggling to keep your grass healthy and beautiful, you can have pros, too. LawnStarter’s pros have unrivaled experience creating and maintaining beautiful lawns here in Elmont with expert mowing, pest and weed control, and other services tailored for your needs.

Here’s what lawn care looks like in Elmont:

Best Grass Types for Elmont

Elmont experiences all four seasons in full, which means our grass has to hold up to both searing summer heat and bitter winter cold. Here, cool-season grasses thrive because they are adapted to handle all weather conditions, particularly the cold that will destroy warm-season turf. Here are the main ones:

• Kentucky Bluegrass: Boasting a rich green color and fine texture, this grass does well in well-drained, fertile soils and needs only moderate watering. It also is ideal for lawns that are heavily used because it rebuilds itself when damaged.
• Tall Fescue: This is an excellent, drought-resistant alternative to Kentucky bluegrass. It needs frequent mowing, though, because it grows quickly.
• Fine Fescue: Fine fescue is actually a family of grasses that include red, chewings, hard, and sheep fescue. It is fine-textured, requires little maintenance,  and thrives in poor soil.
• Perennial Ryegrass: This fast-growing grass is dense and features a deep green color.

How Often Should You Mow Your Lawn? Mow weekly during the spring, summer, and fall. Cool-season grasses go dormant in cold weather and may even go semi-dormant during hot spells, so pay attention.

Common Lawn Pests and Diseases in Elmont

It takes more than a good cut and a little water to keep your lawn strong and beautiful. Pests and diseases can make a lawn splotchy or even destroy it completely. Here are some of the main ones:

• Chinch Bugs: Few pests are more destructive than the tiny chinch bug. Telltale signs that they are at work are yellowing and wilting in the lawn. 
• Armyworms: These moth larvae munch on grass blades in warm weather. Brown patches in the lawn are a dead giveaway that they are present. 
• Sod Webworms: They cause grass thinning and irregular brown patches by eating  grass leaves and stems.
• Dollar Spot: Active during summer months when humidity is high, this fungal disease causes small, circular patches with bleached centers.
• Brown Patch: Another fungal disease that leaves irregular, large patches of brown or dead grass. It’s also most active in humid, warm months.

Other Outdoor Services We Offer

Our pros offer a full array of services designed to meet your needs and the specific needs of your yard.

• Aeration: This is important for making sure water and nutrients penetrate the soil and reach the roots efficiently. 
• Hardscaping: Just like jewelry and accessories finish an outfit, hardscaping finishes a yard, providing clever man-made contrasts to your lawn and landscaping.
• Weed Control: Weeds crowd out grass. We stop them in their tracks with the industry’s most effective weed control solutions.
• Fertilization: Few things strengthen a lawn against attacks from pests, weeds, and weather like fertilizer.

Don’t hesitate to call a pro for your landscaping or lawn care needs, LawnStarter’s seasoned pros are just a tap away.

Call, click, or download the LawnStarter app to get your free personalized instant quotes today and hand over your lawn work so you have more time to do the things you love.