Your Summer Lawn: Grooming Tips and Tricks

| | Landscape Management, Turf Management

The first day of summer is June 21 which means summer is just around the corner! And, with warm weather gracing Minnesota for weeks now, your lawn mower must be well seasoned by this point, as should your other gardening and lawn care equipment. Being one of the most trustworthy lawn care services in Forest Lake, Classic Lawnscape has a few ideas on what you can do to prepare your lawn for the heat and sun that comes along with the dog days of summer. And, we understand with busy schedules, it can be difficult to accomplish all of these, so do not hesitate to call Classic Lawnscape for lawn care services that can really help!

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Stay Hydrated

If you currently don’t water your lawn, it is an important task to consider. Water your lawn on occasion and do so sparingly but be sure to be penetrative, fully saturating all areas. Just a few waterings a week should do the trick in the absence of rain. Your grass will learn to dig deeper into the soil to get the water it needs, allowing for stronger and healthier growth. A lawn sprinkler system is also a fantastic, efficient way to keep your lawn watered without wasting water. We provide complete irrigation management services, installing Hunter and Rainbird equipment and can service all of the other major brands.

Find Your Grooming Groove

First, clear out any debris to make sure your grass is healthy. Next, find a good mowing schedule that works for you and your lawn. The lawn mowing process helps ensure the overall health of grass and soil. Find that sweet spot that keeps your grass at a healthy height without going too short.

Many people do not mow their lawn often enough or cut their grass far too short. Get the blades of your mower set properly by utilizing a higher setting. Grass kept at a slightly higher height can grow in thicker and healthier as the overall root system of your lawn will be better prepared to endure general dryness, drought and other hindrances. Need help maintaining the height of your lawn? Enlist the experts at Classic Lawnscape and we can help you maintain a healthy, great looking lawn.

Maintain Your Mulch

In spring or if you haven’t gotten to it yet, by summer, buy yourself some mulch to place around trees and amongst flower beds. Layers of mulch should run roughly two to four inches in depth, helping keep your plants retain warmth and moisture.

You may choose to try and handle all of these lawn care services and tasks yourself, but you can also eliminate the burden of carrying out all of these chores by calling on us. In addition to lawn care services, we also provide lawn sprinkler installation, irrigation management and more.

Do you need professional lawn care services in Forest Lake? Call Classic Lawnscape at 763-780-7231 or contact us and get a Free Estimate.

Caring for Your Lawn Sprinkler System: Have You Had Your Spring Startup Yet?

| | Irrigation Management

Spring is here and summer will soon be on its way, meaning it’s the season of lawn sprinklers and irrigation systems. No doubt your lawn has been showing signs of life for weeks now, so if you haven’t had your spring startup yet, we’d like to offer a few reasons to consider having one done by the professionals at Classic Lawnscape. For homeowners in St Paul, a lawn sprinkler system is an essential part of a thorough lawn care regimen. Like with any device, problems can arise with your irrigation systems and spring is a great time to have them checked out. And, did you know that May is National Home Improvement month? It’s the perfect time to give your lawn sprinkler system a little extra TLC!

lawn sprinkler system St PaulIf you have your lawn sprinkler system maintained professionally, then it is likely you had the system shut down for winter and purged of water. If not, the winter was cold enough to freeze underground irrigation systems if they were still full of water and not blown out. In this case, your lawn sprinkler system will likely require some repairs to get it running smoothly and efficiently again.

After a long winter, your irrigation system can be broken just by turning it on. Water hammer is when a rush of water flows into an empty pipe caused by a surge of air pressure. The result is burst fittings, producing geyser-like water eruptions on your lawn and it can even cause your system to fail.

A spring startup from Classic Lawnscape will properly turn your system back on and assess your lawn sprinkler system to avoid any problems. We will turn on the main water source and get it charged with water and at the same time perform any adjustments to the system’s head heights or spray patterns to allow for optimal plant growth throughout the season. We perform a variety of services as part of our spring startup including:

  • Water pressure testing
  • Check each sprinkler hear for proper operation and coverage
  • Adjust and clean sprinkler heads
  • Install batteries
  • Adjust and set controller
  • Charge system with water
  • And more

Next, we can then take a look at your rain sensor, if you have one, to make sure that is functioning properly and is detecting rain as it should. If it’s not, we can make sure that is replaced as well.

When you need maintenance on your lawn sprinkler system in St Paul, call Classic Lawnscape at 763-780-7231 or Request a Free Estimate.

Preparing Your Commercial or Multi-Family Housing Property for Spring

| | Landscape Management

Monday, March 20th is the first day of spring! And, with spring being just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about a spring cleanup. As a multi-housing building owner of manager, you know one of the best ways to leave a good impression on your tenants or potential residents is with well-maintained landscaping. After all, the outside of your commercial property can be a reflection of the inside, so it is important to make sure your building’s grass and landscaping are cared for.

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It’s time to call on your trusted company specializing in multi-family housing landscaping for the Twin Cities; Classic Lawnscape. We are ready to break out the lawn mowers, rakes and other gardening and lawn care equipment to get your lawn spruced up for spring! Our multi-family housing landscaping experts have a few suggestions on what we can do to prepare your lawn for the upcoming growing season.

We Know When to Start Watering

As soon as it really begins to warm up, it’s time to start watering your lawn. If you don’t have an irrigation or sprinkler system for your multi-family housing landscaping, the rule of thumb is to water sparingly but deep. This will “train” your grass to dig deeper into the soil to get the water. And that means your grass will grow healthy and strong.  The multi-family housing landscaping experts at Classic Lawnscape can design, install and maintain an irrigation system for you. You won’t have to lift a finger when you hire us for your commercial irrigation management.

Eliminate the need to worry about when and how much to water your lawn by calling us.

Proper Raking & Replacement

Raking isn’t just for fall! Raking in the spring encourages your grass to grow. We can clear debris, leaves and other items off of your lawn. This also helps when it’s time to start mowing your lawn. Raking loosens the soil’s surface, encouraging healthy and needed air flow. And remember, annual plants do not handle winter well. Once spring rolls around, we can seek out soggy and unhealthy brown growths, remove them and replace with new ones.

Mulching and Fertilization

Nurture the health of your lawn through fertilization whether it be composting or simply using a mulching mower. We can lay down mulch around your trees and flower beds. This will help keep the plants warm in case the weather turns cool again, and mulch will also help these plants retain much-needed moisture.

Do you need to hire professional multi-family housing landscaping for your Twin Cities Property? Call Classic Lawnscape at 763-780-7231 or contact us and get a Free Estimate.

Snow & Ice Management: The Importance of Hiring the Professionals

| | Snow & Ice Management

Minneapolis winters can be harsh. So, you are likely prepared to deal with snow and ice at home. But, when a snowstorm hits, the last thing you want to do is leave the warmth of your home to trek out to your commercial property as well in order to shovel, plow and de-ice its sidewalks and parking lot. Not only that, but if you don’t have the right equipment or technique, the job could end up taking you much longer than it should and end up being far costlier. There are so many reasons to look into snow and ice management in Minneapolis. Here are a few additional reasons that stress the importance of hiring the professionals when it comes to snow and ice removal at your commercial property:

A Safer Staff
If you try to perform snow and ice removal yourself or if one of your residents or employees attempts it, there is a heightened risk of injury. But, with a professional snow and ice management company like Classic Lawnscape, you can rest easy knowing you don’t have to worry about the possibility of bodily injury. Shoveling sidewalks can be a dangerous task with all of the manual labor required, not to mention the slippery ice! Our snow and ice management team is experienced and ready to handle this difficult task so you can stay safe indoors without the worry of yourself or one of your employees slipping and getting hurt.

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Save Money & Keep Doors Open
Long term, hiring a professional snow and ice management team would actually save you some of your hard-earned money. You won’t have to worry about buying new snow removal equipment or stock-up on de-icer before every storm.

After a big snow, if you do not have professional snow and ice management lined up, your business may not be able to open. And, if your doors are closed you won’t be able to operate. This can mean lost revenue, wasted hours and money that could have been earned if your business had been accessible.

Comprehensive Snow and Ice Management
With Classic Lawnscape, with our expert team and equipment on hand, we will begin by clearing snow and ice from motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic paths. Snow and ice management also includes full-width plowing and will be done up until the contractor deems it necessary in order to keep up with accumulations.

Winter is far from over, so be sure to have a plan when it comes to snow and ice removal at your commercial property. There is a number of different snow and ice management companies in the area, but it is important you hire the right team to keep your doors open and your property safe. Contact the professionals at Classic Lawnscape today and get your commercial property prepared for any snow and ice in the future.

Do you want more information on snow and ice management in Minneapolis and surrounding areas? Call Classic Lawnscape at 763-780-7231, or contact us and get a Free Estimate.

The Winterizing of Your Lawn Sprinkler System

| | Irrigation Management

The yards of so many American households are dry and brown. Installing a lawn sprinkler system at your Blaine or neighboring towns’ home is an awesome way to get your grass and plants the proper amount of water required to ensure green, healthy growth. A lawn sprinkler system as installed by Classic Lawnscape will see to it that water is distributed evenly across your lawn. Not only that, but you can set automatic watering to unfold at specific times.

For those of us enjoying colder climates, there is an annual need to “winterize” your sprinkler system. With autumn all but here for Minnesotans, we may as well begin thinking about this now as the cold is almost here for its long, annual deep freeze.

To winterize a lawn sprinkler system, we must follow a few simple steps before the cold months set in to try to make sure that your system is ready to roll next spring. Freezing temperatures do ample damage to a lawn sprinkler system that still has water in the pipes that feed it so winterizing will help you avoid potential costly repairs.

When you call on Classic Lawnscape to handle your winterizing needs, we will follow these important steps to winterize your sprinkler system:

  • First, we will turn off the water that feeds your lawn sprinkler system. After locating the master shut-off valve (which should be located within your basement/lower level) we will be actively preventing water from massing within your pipes.
  • Next, we determine whether or not you have automatic or manual valves in your sprinkler system. Once this is determined, we drain the remaining water from the sprinkler system. Your hose bib will be pried open to allow free flow. A bucket will catch all of the water that runs from your pipes.
  • An air compressor will be employed to drain the overall network. After choosing the area of your lawn that is furthest out from your home, we will work our way back in towards it. Your sprinklers will run for two to three minutes, allowing all water to drain properly. Once the water switches over from mist to just air kicking out, we move on to the next one, and so forth.

We will see this process through the last sprinkler and you are winterized! A time-consuming and mundane process, call on us to help! Or, if you are interested in learning more about lawn sprinkler systems in Blaine and neighboring towns, call Classic Lawnscape at 763-780-7231. You may also contact us to get on our schedule.