Moving into a new place can seem overwhelming and you never know what condition the yard might be in. For Luke Benedict & his family that was the case.
When he and his family moved into their Altoona home six years ago, the lawn looked great.
Green and healthy, it had been under the care of RainMaster Lawn Systems.
“The yard was so nice, we wanted it to stay that way,” Benedict says. “RainMaster has a good reputation, and they’re growing. We thought, why switch to somebody else?”
And just look at the photos of their lawn.
Here’s what makes that green, healthy lawn happen:
RainMaster’s basic lawn care program includes the essentials you need for a better lawn: organic-based granular fertilizer; crabgrass prevention plus booster; weed shield and a pH test.
RainMaster’s Efficient Essentials irrigation maintenance program includes activation in the spring and winterization in the fall.
Irrigation technicians not only activate and shut down the family’s system at the right times, they check everything over to make sure it’s working properly.
RainMaster recommended the Benedicts switch to an updated smart irrigation controller that’s set to water exactly when their lawn needs it, with just the right amount of water.
It skips watering if the forecast calls for rain, if it’s too windy or too cold.
“It even shows us our water usage and water savings,” he says. “And I can control it right from my phone.”
They said goodbye to hassle and hello to saving money and conserving water.
On top of the automatic scheduling, water conservation, saving money, and no hassle with fertilizer, the Benedicts also get their lawn aerated every fall.
Ending the season with aeration allows the roots to become healthier for a thick lawn and resist pests and diseases.
A great solution for thin areas and to help the grass grow thicker!
When Benedicts are offered recommendations from our technicians they listen such as keeping their mower blades sharp.
Why does this matter?
If you cut too low and with a dull blade you are starving the grass and inviting pests and disease.
Sharp blades make a nice clean cut to help the grass heal faster and promote photosynthesis. AKA green grass!
No more than a third of the grass blade should be removed during a single mowing.
And a dull mower blade “rips” the top off a blade of grass, leaving a jagged edge that invites pests and disease.
A sharp blade makes a nice, clean cut, which helps the grass to heal faster and promotes photosynthesis — which makes it green.
“RainMaster’s customer service is top notch,” Benedict says. “They always show up. They’re very professional. They let me know exactly what they did when they were here. They let me know of any recommendations they have.
He loves that convenience.
“My brother and I own a business together, so that’s a lot of work,” he says. “I have a young family. It’s really nice to have this taken care of. I do the mowing, and that’s about it.”
Their healthy yard gets a lot of use from this active family of three, including the Benedicts’ 6-year-old son.
“We play sports in the yard,” Benedict says. “Our son rides around in the grass on his little lawn tractor. The neighbor kids come over to have water fights. You can walk barefoot without worrying about stepping on some dry, crunchy weed.”
“We’ve never had a bad experience with RainMaster,” Benedict says. “They always take great care of us.”
If you want to be like the Benedicts and enjoy relaxing and romping on a green, healthy lawn, without the hassle of maintaining it then call RainMaster today!
Are you ready for a healthy green lawn like the Benedicts have, without the hassle? Partner with an Altoona, WI lawn care and irrigation services company that makes things easy. Request a quote today! We’ll review your options together so you can make a great choice. Then, you can finally enjoy your lawn and stop worrying about it.