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Rockville Centre, on the south shore of Long Island, is known for its beautiful beaches. Here, we experience warm, humid summers and wet winters. In these conditions, it’s crucial to have a lawn care service that can handle anything — even with a small front yard.

That’s where LawnStarter can help. Our lawn care experts understand the climate and offer various services to keep your New York lawn looking great regardless of the season.

Here’s what lawn care looks like in Rockville Centre:

Best Grass Types for Rockville Centre

Rockville Centre has a warmer climate than the rest of the state thanks to its coastline proximity. Regardless, the vast majority of lawns in Rockville Centre are cool-season grasses. Some prevalent types include:

• Kentucky Bluegrass: This high-maintenance grass requires frequent watering and has a moderate to high potential for disease. However, it offers good drought and shade tolerance.
• Perennial Ryegrass: This grass type is not prone to thatch and tolerates foot traffic well. Perennial ryegrass has a high potential for disease and low shade tolerance.
• Tall Fescue: A low-maintenance grass, tall fescue is not vulnerable to chinch bugs or dollar spot. However, this grass variety can be slow to recover from damage.
• Fine Fescue: Another low-maintenance grass, fine fescue tolerates full sun and performs well in humid environments. However, this variety doesn’t do well in high-traffic areas.
• Creeping Bentgrass: This grass variety adapts well to the cold. However, it is prone to thatch and weeds.

How Often Should You Mow Your Lawn? During your lawn's peak growing season, mowing once per week is plenty. In Rockville Centre, lawns have their peak seasons in the spring and fall.

Common Lawn Pests and Diseases in Rockville Centre

Our lawn care professionals will shield your yard from common lawn pests and diseases. Be on the lookout for:

• Grubs: Grubs are the larval stage of beetles that gnaw on roots. These pests cause dead spots.
• Sod Webworms: These lawn pests are nocturnal, but their webs may be noticeable in the morning dew. You will also notice brown spots or a scalped appearance.
• Cutworms: These wormlike larvae feed on stems, leaves, and roots. You may notice your grass wilting in the spring.
• Dollar Spot: This fungal lawn disease can be caused by drought stress, low mowing, or excessive thatch.
• Snow Mold: Snow mold is the name of various cold-resistant fungi that grow on lawns under the snow in winter. This can cause lasting damage to your lawn.

Other Outdoor Services We Offer

LawnStarter offers a wide variety of services to make your lawn look healthy and well-manicured. Some options include:

• Aeration: This process reduces soil compaction, making it easier for water and nutrients to reach the roots.
• Fertilization: Feed your lawn with fertilizer to make it less susceptible to drought, pests, and disease.
• Dethatching: Remove excess thatch that can cause fungal diseases and limit root growth.
• Overseeding: Spreading new grass seed over your lawn can help fill bare patches.

Stop spending all of your time on lawn care. LawnStarter’s lawn care experts can take lawn care off your plate so you can get back to enjoying life in Rockville Centre. Get free quotes today by calling, going online, or downloading the LawnStarter app.