Baltimore, MD Lawn Care Made Easy

The city of Baltimore is known for its famed poet, Edgar Allan Poe, and for being the birthplace of the National Anthem. And here at LawnStarter, we want to make sure your little piece of the land of the free is well-maintained and healthy. Lawn care can be overwhelming; that's why we offer all the outdoor services you need to keep your curb appeal high. We'll mow, edge, and trim your lawn, plant flowers, get rid of weeds, and fertilize.

Common Grass Types in Baltimore: The most common types of grass found in Baltimore are cool-season grasses. Fine fescue, tall fescue, perennial ryegrass, and Kentucky bluegrass are excellent choices that will withstand the warm summers and freezing winters.

When is the Best Time to Plant Grass: The best time to plant grass is in the fall, at least three weeks before the first frost. This way, the seed will have enough time to develop underground, away from the cold and ice of the winter. Seeding can be done in the summer too, but this tends to lead to overseeding.

Spring Lawn Care Tips for Baltimore: As the warm spring temperatures arrive and the ground begins to thaw, there is much to be done to care for a lawn. Firstly, it's important to clean the lawn of any debris that has accumulated over the past couple of months. Once this is done, carefully inspect the lawn for any brown or bald spots and then treat and/or fertilize them right away. Next, sharpen your mower's blades and give your lawn its first cut of the season. Don't cut it too short –– it's been through a lot over the past few months and needs to be handled with care until it's reestablished and strong again.

Fall Lawn Care Tips for Baltimore: The fall is when you'll want to start preparing for the winter season that's right around the corner. It's important to clear your lawn of any leaves and debris, and then aerate your lawn. This is the process of digging tiny holes into the ground so that moisture, sunlight, and air can continue to reach the roots of the grass as much as possible throughout the winter.

Common Lawn Pests: Pests that are common in the lawns of Baltimore are sod webworms, chinch bugs, and cutworms.

Common Lawn Diseases: Lawn diseases that commonly plague Baltimore lawns are brown patch, dollar spot, fusarium blight, red thread, rust, stripe smut, and fairy rings. If your lawn has any strange markings, brown spots, or bald patches, give us a call. Our pros can identify and treat lawn diseases and get them under control before they cause severe damage to your turf.

How LawnStarter Can Take Care of Your Lawn: LawnStarter offers all the routine maintenance your lawn needs, including mowing, trimming, edging, and blowing away debris. In addition to that, we seed, fertilize, aerate, trim trees and bushes, plant flowers, and lay mulch. Need more? We also offer power washing, hardscaping, weed control, and fence installation.

Lawn care is at your fingertips with LawnStarter. Just call, click, or download our app to get a quick and customized quote for whatever outdoor services you need. Our pros are ready to tackle your to-do list and turn your lawn from drab to fab!