South Ozone Park, NY lawn care service at the click of a button

South Ozone Park is an ideally located community with the beach just to the south, the big city beckoning to the west, and some of the world’s best sports, theaters, museums, and parks all around. With so much to see and do, why are you still spending your weekends sweating over a lawn mower?

If you’re ready to trade in your mower and weed eater for a little more free time, give LawnStarter a shout. Our pros know how to turn your lawn into a work of art.

Here's what you need to know about lawn care in South Ozone Park:

Best Grass Types for South Ozone Park

Our temperate climate favors the growth of cool-season grasses more than warm-season varieties. Here are some popular cultivars:

• Kentucky Bluegrass: It’s known for its fine texture, lush dark green appearance, and ability to perform well here in the Northeast.
• Perennial Ryegrass: This cool-season variety is quick to establish and is hardy enough for busy yards. It’s often included in seed mixes to create a stronger lawn.
• Fescues: This is actually a family of grasses that includes tall fescue, fine fescue and others. They all do well in various soil types and tolerate sun, drought, and shade. These grasses require little maintenance but look great.

Pro Advice on Mowing: We recommend mowing every week, depending on the growth rate, during early spring and late fall. Cut back to every two weeks in the mid-summer heat. Also, cut no more than one third of the grass blade at a time.

Common Lawn Pests and Diseases in South Ozone Park

You can cut, water, and fertilize correctly, and your lawn may still suffer. The reason: Disease and pests lurk unseen in your grass. Common lawn pests and diseases in South Ozone Park include: 

• Chinch Bugs: These pesky critters quietly consume the roots and leave you a yellowing and wilting lawn.
• Armyworms: They feed on grass blades, creating irregularly shaped, large brown patches.
• Fairy Ring: It’s a fungal disease that creates circular rings of mushrooms and dark green grass in the lawn. They eventually cause browning and thinning.
• Red Thread: Another fungal disease that creates a reddish or pinkish hue in the affected areas. It loves cool, wet conditions and weakens the lawn. 
• Brown Patch: Identified by circular patches of brown, dead grass, brown patch shows up in humid, hot weather.

Other Outdoor Services We Offer 

Our pros don’t just cut and run. They offer a full menu of services designed to keep your outdoor space looking fantastic, including:

• Tree and Shrub Care: Our pros will prune, trim, and provide effective disease control. 
• Aeration: This process loosens soil to allow water and nutrients to penetrate deeply. 
• Fertilization: Our pros will feed your lawn the best blend of nutrients to keep your lawn healthy and green year-round. Remember that New York State law prohibits fertilizing between Dec. 1 and April 1.

From Liberty Avenue to the Belt Parkway, LawnStarter brings professional lawn care services to your doorstep so you can spend your time on more interesting pursuits. We make it simple to book lawn care services with just a call or tap of the app.