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Why LawnStarter?
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Decatur, IL - Sep 8, 2024
Local Lawn Care Facts & Resources
Lawn tip of the week
Did you know? There are approximately 50 million acres of grass in the United States. Approximately 21 million of those acres are in our front and back yards.
Grass Cutting Height Preferences
Long (6-7 inches) | 2% |
Medium (4-5 inches) | 22% |
Short (2-3 inches) | 76% |
Lawn Care Facts
Average Customer Review | 3 / 5.0 |
Weekly Cuts | 28% |
Biweekly Cuts | 60% |
Monthly Cuts | 12% |
Lawns Fertilized | 16% |
Lawns with Leaf Removal | 9% |
Aerated Lawns | 16% |
Yards with Cleanups | 15% |
Days That Are Sunny | 61% |
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Stress-Free Lawn Care in Decatur
Decatur's lawns endure both the intense humidity of Illinois' summers and its cold, snowy winters. LawnStarter pros offer specialized lawn care services crafted to protect them from these harsh extremes.
Our experts will apply fertilizer to ensure your lawn stays healthy in high temperatures and regulate soil moisture to avoid pest problems. We'll also customize aeration to encourage strong roots and thick grass, naturally protecting against cold and enhancing drought tolerance.
Hereβs what lawn care in Decatur looks like:
About Your Grass
Like most lawns in Central Illinois, Decatur yards need a grass type that can weather the extremes of the seasons β hence, the preference for cool-season grasses. However, considering Soy City's occasional bouts of summer heat, integrating a warm-season variety can provide resilience during the peak heat.
These are the top choices for Decatur:
- Kentucky bluegrass: It creates a dense turf that recovers well from damage, ideal for withstanding Illinois' tornado season. Fertilize it well and keep it between 2.5 and 3.5 inches.
- Fine fescues: With a fine texture and good shade tolerance, fine fescues maintain their color and density even in the cooler, cloudier parts of the year. Mow it between 2.5 and 4 inches.
- Perennial ryegrass: This quick-germinating grass complements Kentucky bluegrass by improving durability. Mow it between 1.5 and 2.5 inches and watch out for fungal diseases.
- Zoysiagrass: Add Zoysia only if you want a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant option for areas that cool-season grasses struggle to cover. Mow it between 1 and 2 inches.
When should you plant? The best time to plant grass seed is during the early fall (August to September). Late spring (April) is the second-best option, as the soil begins to warm.
What's the best lawn mowing schedule? For cool-season cultivars, mow weekly from late April to early November. During the hotter months, adjust to a bi-weekly mowing. Zoysiagrass, on the other hand, needs mowing every 5 to 7 days from June to August.
Other Outdoor Services We Offer
LawnStarter experts provide a wide range of outdoor services to make your property a well-rounded oasis. These include:
- Seasonal yard cleanup: We rake leaves, remove dead branches and debris, and prepare your lawn and garden beds for the upcoming season.
- Shrub care: We keep shrubs tidy and healthy to enhance your landscape.
- Garden design: We design gardens that thrive in Decaturβs climate, from native Illinois flower beds to drought-resistant plants.
Our pros serve GM Square, Nelson Park, and everywhere in between. Download our app, call, or click today for free quotes, and let us take the outdoor chores off your hands.
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The Lawntrepreneur Scholarship
The Lawntrepreneur Scholarship is our way of giving back to the up and coming young entrepreneurs in the Decatur, IL area.
The Lawntrepreneur Scholarship
The Lawntrepreneur Scholarship is our way of giving back to the up and coming young entrepreneurs. We are looking for someone that's caught the entrepreneurial bug and needs a little help funding their dream. Whether you started your own lawn care business in high school or have an idea for a revolutionary new app, tell us what makes you passionate about business.
What do we need from you?
Send us a copy of your transcript, an updated resume, and a 500-700 word essay telling us what makes you passionate about business.
Submission Deadline
Get everything in by August 20th to scholarships@lawnstarter.com with the subject of "LawnStarter Lawntrepreneur Scholarship". The winner will receive $1,000.