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With our picturesque landscapes and vibrant community, Milton is a city that takes pride in its green spaces. A lush, healthy lawn not only adds curb appeal to your home but also contributes to the overall beauty of your neighborhood and our city as a whole. To help you maintain a thriving lawn throughout the year, here are some seasonal care tips tailored specifically for Milton's climate and soil conditions. Spring: Preparing for Growth As the weather warms up and nature comes back to life, spring is the perfect time to kickstart your lawn care routine. Start by raking away any debris and thatch that may have accumulated over the winter months. Aeration is also beneficial during this time to alleviate soil compaction and promote better nutrient absorption. Once your lawn is prepped, it's time to overseed any bare or thin patches to encourage new growth and fill in gaps. Choose grass seed varieties that are well-suited to our climate, such as Kentucky bluegrass or perennial ryegrass. Fertilizing in the spring provides essential nutrients for grass growth and development. Look for a slow-release fertilizer with a balanced NPK ratio (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium) to promote steady, healthy growth without excessive flushes that can lead to mowing headaches. Summer: Hydration and Maintenance Summer can bring warm temperatures and occasional dry spells, making proper hydration essential for a thriving lawn. Deep, infrequent watering is preferable to frequent shallow watering as it encourages deep root growth and drought tolerance. Aim to water your lawn early in the morning to minimize evaporation and fungal diseases. Regular mowing is key to maintaining a healthy lawn during the summer months. Adjust your mower height to leave grass blades around 2.5 to 3 inches tall, which helps shade the soil, retain moisture, and prevent weed growth. Leave grass clippings on the lawn so that as they decompose they will return valuable nutrients to the soil. Keep an eye out for common summer lawn pests and diseases such as grubs, chinch bugs, and brown patch fungus. Early detection and intervention are crucial to preventing widespread damage to your lawn. Fall: Prep for Winter As temperatures begin to cool, it's time to prepare your lawn for the winter ahead. Continue regular mowing as needed, gradually lowering the mower height to around 2 inches for the final cut of the season. This helps prevent matting and snow mold during the winter months. Fall is also an ideal time for core aeration and overseeding to repair any damage accumulated over the summer and encourage strong root growth before winter sets in. Apply a fall fertilizer high in potassium to promote root development and winter hardiness. Winter: Minimal Maintenance While winter may bring snow and cold temperatures, there are still some maintenance tasks you can do to ensure your lawn's health come spring. Avoid walking on frozen grass to prevent compaction, and promptly remove any snow or ice buildup to prevent suffocation and disease. By following these seasonal lawn care tips, you can enjoy a lush, healthy lawn year-round that enhances the beauty of your home and contributes to the overall greenery of our city. Don't forget to reach out to your local lawn care experts with any questions you might have or to get a helping hand with any of these seasonal lawn care tasks. Happy lawn tending!

Snow is one of the many fun and beautiful parts of living in Milton. For three or four months every year we can count on several good blankets of snow to sled on, and many mornings greet us with a bright layer of fresh snow to admire as we make our morning tea. That same snow is much less enjoyable when we have to drive to work, run errands, or even simply take our garbage bins to the street. Once the snow has melted a bit and frozen over, it is more than just a nuisance - it can be dangerous. This leaves every resident of Milton with a choice - shovel the snow from your property yourself, or hire a professional. While removing your own snow is obviously the less expensive option, there are a few great reasons why employing a snow removal company is well worth the cost: Safety Accumulated snow is heavy, and any amount of ice on the ground or above you can be dangerous. Our technicians are trained and properly equipped to remove even the slickest ice and thickest snow safely and efficiently. We can also assess potential hazards (such as overburdened tree limbs) and remove the threat before any damage or harm is done. Simplicity Shoveling snow is hard work. Even if you welcome the first snowfall of the year as motivation to go outside and burn a few calories, you will probably not be nearly as excited about the fifth or sixth snowfall in two months. Instead of having to get up early and shovel snow before you go to work yourself, let us simplify your day by taking care of your snow removal before you step out of your front door. Stunning Results No matter how hard you work, a simple snow shovel will never completely clear all of the snow from your walkways, porch, and driveway. Professional snow removal equipment, on the other hand, can remove nearly all of the snow from these surfaces, giving your property a clean, well-maintained appearance. We also complete each job in one session, so you will never have a half-shoveled driveway or snow drifts left at the edge of your porch. Benefits of Commercial Snow Removal If you own a business or manage a multi-tenant property, professional snow removal is especially important. In addition to the benefits we just mentioned, having your property professionally treated after a snowfall can reduce liability, attract customers, and even save you money. A well-cleared parking lot can make the difference between potential customers stopping at your business or continuing to drive until they find somewhere that is more welcoming. It also greatly reduces the likelihood of your employees and clients slipping and falling while they are on your property, saving you from both legal liability and bad press. It can even save you money by reducing labor hours (not to mention keeping your employees happier!). Whatever type of property you own or rent, don’t let snow removal become a burden. Call us today for a free quote, then enjoy the winter without worrying about shoveling snow all season long!