First-time homeowners are being encouraged to hire professional lawn care services, according to a May 9 announcement. The guidance highlights that proper lawn maintenance involves more than just mowing and can be challenging for those unfamiliar with turf care.
The advice is aimed at helping new property owners avoid costly mistakes such as incorrect mowing heights, overwatering, or improper use of herbicides. These errors can damage grass and lead to expensive recovery efforts. Professional services are recommended because they have the expertise required for tasks like fertilization, aeration, overseeding, and weed control.
“There’s a lot you have to figure out about homeownership, lawn care being one of them,” the statement said. It adds that outsourcing these tasks can ease the burden on new homeowners while ensuring their lawns remain healthy.
The announcement also outlines steps for finding trusted local professionals through platforms such as GreenPal. Homeowners are advised to compare bids, reviews, pricing, and services from vetted contractors before scheduling recurring lawn care appointments directly through an app-based service. The process typically involves signing up with personal information, entering property details and desired services, listing the property for bids from local contractors, comparing options based on value rather than price alone, hiring a contractor and setting up a schedule for regular visits.
Once hired through such platforms, contractors provide standard services including mowing grass to set heights, weedwacking around obstacles and edging near hard surfaces. Cleanup is included in the process; after completion a photo of the finished work is sent via the app before payment is processed.
The broader implication of this advice is that by hiring professionals—especially using modern digital platforms—first-time homeowners can maintain attractive lawns without needing extensive knowledge or investing in specialized equipment.
