Lawn care questions, answered

By the property rather than a flat citywide rate. Lot size is the biggest factor, then obstacles — beds, trees, fences, gates and slope all add time. Overgrown one-time cuts are quoted separately because they are a different job entirely. Send the address and we will get a number back to you the same day.

Weekly from March through October for most lawns in this area. Growth slows in the heat of late July and August on unirrigated centipede, and that is often a good time to move to every other week. From November through February, monthly is usually plenty.

No. Recurring service continues until you tell us to stop, and a week's notice takes you off the route. Seasonal work like clean ups is quoted and booked one job at a time.

Yes, fully insured for liability and property damage. We can send a certificate before the first visit if your HOA or property manager needs one on file.

We move you to the next dry day and text you. We do not cut saturated ground — it ruts the lawn and tears the turf. You are never billed for a visit that did not happen.

No. We just need gate access and to know about pets. You get a text the day before each visit, so there are no surprises.

We mulch by default because clippings return nitrogen to the lawn. If growth is heavy enough to leave clumps, or you simply prefer bagging, we will bag and haul for a small add-on.

In Wilmington it is most likely centipede or St. Augustine, with some Bermuda on sunny irrigated lots and zoysia in newer neighborhoods. Fescue does not hold up well here. Send a photo and we can usually tell you.

Yes, and it is a big part of what we do. Tall grass gets taken down in stages so the turf survives, then trimmed and edged. Tell us how long it has been and whether anything is hidden in it.

We do not apply chemicals — that requires a separate license and we would rather do one thing well. We are happy to recommend a local applicator we trust.

Card on file billed after each visit, or monthly if you would rather see one charge. Check and cash are fine too. No deposits and no prepayment for recurring service.

Usually within a week for recurring mowing, depending on the route. Overgrown one-time cuts we try to fit within a few days, and fall clean ups should be booked by early October.

Regularly. Beach rental owners often put us on a Friday cut so the yard is sharp before weekend check-in. We coordinate with property managers and invoice however you need.

We tell you before you find it, and we fix it. That is what the insurance is for. Sprinkler heads and landscape lighting are the usual suspects — flag them and we will work around them.