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Lawn Care in Loveland, CO
If you live in Loveland, you know how rewarding a healthy, green lawn can be—and how frustrating it is when it just won’t cooperate. Whether you're a hands-on homeowner who enjoys tackling your own yard or someone who prefers to leave it to the pros, understanding lawn care in our region is the first step to better results.
At American Turf & Tree Care, we've been helping Loveland lawns thrive since 1982. But we also believe in sharing what we know, because great lawns start with good knowledge.
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The Lawn Care Basics
Healthy turf isn’t just about appearance—it’s about giving your lawn what it needs when it needs it. As a disclaimer, we do not offer some of these services like mowing or watering, but we feel it's imperative for you to understand these things to get your lawn looking the way you desire!
Mowing
- Height: Aim for 2-3 inches. Longer grass helps shade out weeds and reduce water loss.
- Frequency: Once a week during peak growth. Don’t cut more than ⅓ of the blade length at a time.
- Technique Tip: Switch directions when you mow to avoid soil compaction and ruts.
- Blade Maintenance: Dull blades tear grass instead of cutting it, leaving your lawn looking brown and stressed.
Watering
- Timing: Early morning is best to avoid evaporation.
- Depth & Frequency: Water deeply (6 inches down) once or twice a week, depending on weather.
- Smart Tip: Use tuna cans as a quick DIY gauge to measure how much water your system is delivering.
Fertilizing
- Fertilize during active growth—typically in spring and fall in Colorado.
- Use a balanced fertilizer with nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K).
- Want better results? A soil test helps tailor the treatment to your yard’s actual needs.
Weed Control
- Pull weeds early and often—young weeds are easier to remove.
- Healthy, thick lawns naturally choke out many weeds.
- Use pre-emergent weed control in winter (January–February) to stop crabgrass and foxtail before they sprout.
Why Lawns Struggle and How to Fix Them
Loveland’s unique conditions make lawn care more challenging than in other regions. High elevation, dry summers, and variable winter temperatures all take a toll. Here are some common challenges we that lawns in our area face:
- Clay soil that compacts easily and drains poorly
- Sun exposure that dries grass out fast
- Seasonal weeds that require preemptive action—not just reaction
A great local tip is that liquid aeration in the fall can help break up compacted clay soil without damaging sprinkler systems. Fortunately, if you need this service, our team of technicians can help apply the liquid aeration for you! If you’ve tried everything DIY and your lawn still won’t thrive, it might be time to bring in a professional.
What Our Professional Lawn Care Service Includes
Our highly rated lawn care program is tailored to Loveland’s climate and soil. Some benefits of choosing our service over others and things you can expect include:
- Custom-blended slow-release fertilizer
- Weed control (pre- and post-emergent)
- Insect protection & anti-desiccant spray
- Organic soil conditioner to fight disease
- Optional organic nutrition programs for safer, greener lawns
We visit every 4-6 weeks from April through October to ensure your lawn gets the care it needs—when it needs it! And although we don't offer mowing or watering, when you go with our organic lawn care options, you’ll reduce the need for mowing and watering thanks to deeper root growth!
DIY vs. Professional Lawn Care
Ultimately, there are pros and cons to going with either a DIY or Professional Care approach, and you need to pick what's best for you. Here are some things to consider when choosing one or the other:
DIY Approach
- Time Commitment - High
- Equipment Needed - Mower, Spreader, Sprayer & More
- Cost - Lower Upfront
- Risk of Error - Higher
- Lawn Health - Depends on consistency & commitment
Professional Care
- Time Commitment - Low
- Equipment Needed - None, company brings all equipment
- Cost - Higher upfront, but more efficient in the end
- Risk of Error - Minimal
- Lawn Health - Expert-guided
Want to do it yourself but need guidance? We’re happy to help you get started—or step in when things get tough.
Get a Healthier Lawn—Your Way
Whether you’re ready to hand off your lawn care to trusted local experts or just looking for honest advice to improve your yard on your own, our team at American Turf & Tree Care is here to help you grow a healthier, greener lawn—starting today!
Cities We Service Near Loveland
Should your issues persist in between scheduled treatments, simply let us know and we'll re-service your home for no additional cost to you. That's our guarantee to you!
