America loves a well-maintained lawn. In fact, NASA estimates lawns are the country’s largest irrigated crop by area. Collectively, we spend a whopping $28 billion on professional lawn care services to keep them looking their best each year. And why wouldn’t we?
Lawns not only add immeasurably to our home’s curb appeal, but they also keep the yard cool during the warmer months and give homeowners an outdoor space to entertain. Yet despite our longstanding love affair, many homeowners still don’t know how to look after their home’s best asset, especially here in Palm Beach County. Read our lawn care equipment list to discover what lawn tools you need in your home and what tasks are best left to the professionals.
1. An Appropriate Lawnmower
It’s not enough to just own a lawnmower; you need to have one that is suitable for your needs. If your lawn is prone to collecting all sorts of debris, then a bagging lawnmower is ideal for disposing of it elsewhere. During unusually hot or dry periods, mulching is the only way to go because the clippings will protect your lawn from the direct sun and help retain water. Naturally, the ideal option is to grab a lawnmower that quickly and easily switches between the two. That way you get the best of both worlds at the flick of a switch. Size wise, grab a ride on mower if you’re grassy areas spreads over an acre. If not, a standard walk-behind model will do just fine for smaller properties (Added bonus: it will help you reach your daily step goal).
2. A Leaf Blower
Sure, you could use a traditional broom and a rake to clean up those pesky leaves and debris. But who really has the time for that? A leaf blower is an amazing modern invention of convenience that’ll let you finish an hour’s worth of work in minutes. Not to mention they’re quite a bit of fun too.
What type then, gas or electric? Electric blowers are cheaper and lighter, which comes at the cost of blowing power. Some models rely on a power cord which is can be problematic if you are covering a large area. Gas powered leaf blowers are much beefier. They’ll cost you more upfront and blow off a bit of smoke, but they can get the job done fast and are built to last.
3. A String Trimmer
Want your lawn to look better than the neighbors’? Then invest in a string trimmer to cut your corners straight down to a tee. A lawnmower isn’t fine enough to mow those unsightly tufts of grass in narrow and hard to reach places. The string trimmer, on the other hand, was designed for the job. As a bonus, flip it over sideways, and you’ve got yourself a workable edger as well.
4. A Sprinkler
There’s not much point having a lawn if your grass is brown. Rather than watering by hand, install a sprinkler and let the wonders of technology do all the work for you. For the lowest possible effort, grab one with a timer so you can set it and forget it. Certain states enforce water restrictions during dry spells, which is something you’ll need to keep on top of. Here in South Florida, a integrated sprinkler system is a non-negotiable as a homeowner. The hot temperatures make it a necessary tool to keep your lawn looking its best year-round and make taking care of your landscape easy.
Professional Services
Maintaining your lawn can be a somewhat easy job for most homeowners. However, certain tasks really should be left to the lawn care professionals. Lawn fertilization requires immense knowledge; and creating the right mix of nutrients to help your grass thrive can be easily done by the team at East Coast Sprayers. We will identify what your lawn is lacking and create a treatment plan that will keep it looking lush, no matter the season. There are other services we recommending calling a professional for too, these include pest control, weed control, tree and shrub care, whitefly treatments – just to name a few. Contact us today and let our team help you keep your landscape green and beautiful!
