Port Washington, NY lawn care service at the click of a button

Sitting on the North Shore of Long Island, Port Washington provides residents and visitors with some of the best views of the Long Island Sound. And, its waterfront location serves as a scenic backdrop for landscapes in the city. Unfortunately, Port Washington’s location also makes lawn care a pain.

The city’s temperate climate delivers warm summers and chilly winters with occasional winter storms. High humidity invites pests, diseases, weeds, and a variety of soil issues. And if you happen to take control of all of these problems, you’re still left to deal with salt sprays from the Long Island Sound.

LawnStarter understands New York’s climate, and our pros offer affordable, stress-free lawn care services. They will keep your lawn in check and prep your lawn for every season.

Here’s what lawn care looks like in Port Washington:

Best Grass Types for Port Washington

On the North Shore of Long Island, Port Washington experiences a temperate maritime climate, allowing cool-season varieties to thrive. Popular grass types include:

• Tall Fescue: This is a hardy cool-season grass that develops deep roots and stays green year-round.
• Kentucky Bluegrass: Known for its fine texture and lush green hue, Kentucky bluegrass is well-suited for Port Washington lawns. However, it may go dormant in the summer without regular irrigation. 
• Fine Fescue: This grass type adapts to a variety of soil types and creates a fine-textured, lush lawn. 
• Perennial Ryegrass: It germinates and establishes quickly, producing a fine-textured, vibrant lawn. Mix it with Kentucky bluegrass for a year-round green.

How Often Should You Mow Your Lawn? We recommend mowing weekly during the spring and fall. Ease off mowing in late November, slowing to a bi-weekly schedule.

Common Lawn Pests and Diseases in Port Washington

Amp your landscape. Port Washington faces its share of lawn pests and diseases. Be on the lookout for:

• Armyworms: These larvae spread quickly and leave brown patches of dead grass. Armyworms feed on grass blades, causing a weak lawn.
• Chinch Bugs: Common in hot weather, these tiny insects cause yellowing and wilting by sucking all the nutrients from grass blades. 
• Dollar Spot: Port Washington lawns can fall prey to fungal dollar spot that cause brown or yellow, coin-sized patches. 
• Brown Patch: Another fungal disease, it leaves your lawn with circular brown patches of dead grass.  

Other Outdoor Services We Offer

Let LawnStarter take charge and transform your yard into the outdoors of your dreams. Our pros offer additional landscaping services to complete your vision. Services include:

• Seasonal Touch-ups: Remove fallen leaves, plant new seeds, and leave all the fall preps to our pros.
• Custom Landscaping: From an edible garden to xeriscaping, hardscaping, and more, our pros have got you covered. Work with our team to design the landscape of your dreams.

Why stress about your hard-to-manage lawn when expert lawn care is just a tap away? Call, click, or download the LawnStarter app to get your free personalized instant quotes today.

Get your time back and start exploring the beautiful Sands Point Reserves, or take advantage of Port Washington’s location and enjoy some water activities.