Down To Earth would like to be your lawn care provider here in Maine and with spring just around the corner we are offering an Early Bird Special for all NEW customers that sign up for lawn care services with Down To Earth for the 2010 season.

Whether residential or commercial, if you mention that you see this ad here on our web-site and sign up before April 15th, 2010 we will give you a 10% discount on your first month of lawn care service with us our way to say Thank You for choosing Down To Earth to be your lawn care provider.

We would also like to extend this offer to those who need a reliable lawn care business to preform a spring cleanup on there property, call or email today to schedule a FREE estimate and sign up before April 15th to receive 10% off your total cleanup bill. Remember to mention that you saw our ad here on our web-site

Choosing A Lawn Care Provider

There are many reasons as to why you may hire a lawn care provider, maybe you don’t have the time, the proper tools to get the job done. Maybe you will be spending more quality time with family and friends at the beach or camp and will require a lawn care provider to take care of your lawn and there is nothing wrong with at all.
As with anything there are a lot of folks out there claiming to be legitimate lawn care providers out there and I would suggest that you do some research before hiring one. Lawn care businesses will vary in everything from prices to services provided. This is why you will want to check with a few different lawn companies before hiring one.

This will be your chance to ask your potential provider any questions or express any concerns that you may have.

Referrals: If they have been around for a few years, you may have heard of them or even seen them in action and have checked out the finished product.
Maybe they are a new company to the area. Ask for references and check around with family, friends, neighbors and co-workers as they may have heard of them and have so input.

Insurance & Licenses: Lawn care providers are not required to have a license to cut grass in Maine, but if your looking for a lawn care provider that will also fertilize and spray for insects, then they will need an applicators license in Maine. Also ask if they carry Liability Insurance, as accidents can and will happen from time to time and you will have that piece of mind that if something does happen it will be covered by your lawn care provider.

Estimates: This may or may not be the deal breaker for you, but may I add that just because one company is cheaper it doesn’t mean that this is always the best choice, but it will give you a starting point for comparison shopping.

Services: What is included in the service price, some have a lower price, but offer less service. It will all come down to what your needs are.

Now that you have decided on a lawn care provider, are all signed up for the season and scheduled for your first lawn service. After your lawn care company has serviced your lawn, take a walk around the property and check to see if the job has been done in accordance to your contract.
Check for things like the walkways and driveway, have they been trimmed and blown off?
Did they edge the bed areas?
Are you satisfied with your lawn care providers services?
The choice is yours and it can be a difficult choice for sure, but choose the one that will provide you with the services that you will need. Like I mentioned before the cheapest is not always the best choice in the long run, but you will find a lawn care provider that is in the middle of the road as far as prices go and offer excellent service packages.
Best wishes in your search for a lawn care provider.