by admin | Apr 12, 2019 | Lawn Care 101, Lawn Care Royse City, Lawn Maintenance Rockwall
Long gone are the days we could pay a neighbor’s kid to mow the lawn for 5 bucks. Most home owners spend thousands of dollars each year sprucing up their lawns. Homeowners associations have gone to the extent of setting lawn standards to be abided by all home owners. Therefore the question is whether or not caring for your lawn is tax deductible?
The answer is “MAYBE”! Part of your job as a
homeowner, gardener or landscaper is to prune plants back to reduce their size
and you can also do this with your taxes. If you’re self-employed, there are
tax deductions that can trim the net amount of taxes you’ll owe.
According to the Tax Court, sole
proprietors who regularly meet clients in a home office can deduct part of the
costs of landscaping the property. The deductible portion is based on
the percentage of the home that is used for business. The Court also allowed a
deduction for part of the costs of lawn care and driveway repairs.
You can read what the IRS says about this and
learn more at https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc509.
And be sure to contact First Response Lawn Care for all of your lawn care needs.
by admin | Apr 5, 2019 | Lawn Mowing Rockwall, Spring Weed Control
It’s time for spring care and maintenance of your landscaping and recovery from the colder, dormant months. At First Response Lawn Care, we specialize in spring lawn recovery. It is time for pre-emergent treatments and fertilizing strategies for your healthy lawn and flower beds. Also, this is the right time to have your irrigation system inspected. Get your sprinklers in check to pre-empt any problems since watering is needed to kick start your lawn off right. Mowing time is here again and we have the right services to get you started.
Call us to discuss your needs to start the season with a green lawn! Our services include all yard lawn treatments and the personal attention you can only get from a family owned and operated company. We are your local one-stop lawn maintenance company!
Services we offer include:
- Spring Cleanup for your yard
- Mowing and Landscaping
- Weed Control and Fertilization
- Lawn Aeration
- Sprinkler system inspection and repair
All the services you need to start this spring with a healthy and lush yard. Our maintenance crews are fast and efficient. We are licensed with the Texas Department of Agriculture Lic #450863. We are also a licensed irrigation specialist with the state of Texas Irrigation License #19451. Start the outdoor season off right with First Response Lawn Care!
If you want a healthy, lush lawn this year, let’s get started! Call our Lawn Care experts at (214) 701-7622!
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by admin | Mar 29, 2019 | Lawn Chemical Treatment Rockwall, Lawn Mowing Rockwall, Spring Weed Control, Sprinkler Systems Rockwall
Spring Lawn Care Tips From First Response Lawn Care
We thought we would share some Spring lawn care tips to help you prepare for the season. A great lawn in the heat of Texas takes commitment. Here a few ways to make sure you have a greener springtime!
Pre-emergent Weed Control
It is essential to start the season off right. Managing the growth of weeds early this season will help your lawn flourish and grow. Pre-emergent treatment is the best way to handle early weeds and undesirable additions to your lawn as opposed to pulling them after they appear.
Our fertilizing program uses a 7 step program to ensure your yard is healthy and the best in the neighborhood. We are licensed with the Texas Department of Agriculture Lic #450863. to assure you that we are the best at what we do.
Thatch
Depending on your grass type, your thatch level in your lawn should be between ¼” to ½” in depth. If you have more than that, you will be susceptible to disease. When the thatch reaches a higher level than what’s right for it, then you will either have to invest in replacing the lawn or power raking the whole thing. To avoid over-enthusiastic thatch production, don’t over-fertilize, over water, underwater or cut your lawn too short. If de-thatching is necessary for your lawn, we offer services to help your grass recover this Spring.
Water
You will need to supplement your lawn with watering. The best method is if you use an underground irrigation system. Since the average lawn will need about 45″ to 50″ of water during the year, a sprinkler will alleviate the need to water by hose. Using a properly maintained sprinkler system will be sure that your lawn is adequately watered. We encourage you to become familiar with any watering restrictions in your area and plan your watering schedule accordingly.
Aerate
Core aeration is something that is overlooked by many homeowners. When we aerate your soil, it can pay for itself in the water savings alone. There are four reasons for aerating your lawn.
- Aeration fights soil compacting
- Aeration allows air to the grasses roots
- Aeration helps to control the thatch levels
- Aeration promotes new grass root growth in the area of the core hole
Fertilize
Grass needs nutrients to grow, to help maintain a root system which is healthy and tolerant to stress when the weather is hot. Fertilizing your lawn is also essential to keep diseases at bay and your grass stress-free. Because your lawn is an artificial environment not meant for the area you live in, it won’t survive without help. This is why the application of fertilizer with crucial nutrients is essential.
Mow
Depending on your grass type, the grass can grow faster or slower in Texas weather conditions. Mowing on a weekly schedule is important to keep the lawn healthy and maintained. Mowing every two to three weeks, for instance, will allow the turf to become stressed and start to thin out. This will increase the need to water and to fertilize.
Watering your lawn correctly and keeping it maintained is essential for a healthy, great looking lawn.
If you want a healthy, lush lawn all year, let’s get started! Call our Lawn Care experts at (214) 701-7622!
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by admin | Mar 22, 2019 | Lawn Care Royse City, Spring Weed Control
Get Your Lawn Ready for Easter Egg Hunts this season with professional lawn care from First Response. Easter is a popular time for kids and families to be outdoors, hunting for Easter eggs, celebrating the beginning of springtime, and taking part in other Easter activities. The last thing you want to worry about on this holiday is your children accidentally disturbing a wasp nest and getting stung, getting bitten by the year’s first batch of mosquitoes, stepping on ant hills (a particular concern if they’re fire ants), and so on. At First Response Lawn Care, we have a variety of services to help get ready for the Easter holiday and take some of the stress out of preparing for having family and friends over the holidays.
Protect the Sweets
Many insects, including wasps, ants, gnats, and hornets, are drawn to sweet, sugary things that provide them with quick, easy energy. When hiding candy for kids to hunt for, make sure to keep it in secure containers so that bugs won’t be able to detect the candy. In addition, make certain that candy and food wrappers are disposed of properly.
Insect Deterrents
At First Response Lawn Care, we have a variety of services to help keep pests at bay as well. Starting a pest control program at his early time of year can benefit your you throughout the year. To keep bugs, like mosquitos and ticks, away from you, and your guests as the seasons move towards the spring and summer.
Keep Your Yard Cleaned Up
Having debris like branches, built up leaves, grass clippings, and so on will draw in insects and rodents alike. Make sure you keep your yard picked up and properly dispose of organic waste. Our General Cleanup services just might be the thing you need to help get ready for the season.
If you want a healthy, lush lawn all year, let’s get started! Call our Lawn Care experts at (214) 701-7622!
by admin | Mar 8, 2019 | Lawn Aeration Rockwall, Lawn Care Royse City, Lawn Pests
Did you know we offer a variety of lawn pest control services from ants to grub worms? Say goodbye to brown patches, weeds and pests by calling your lawn care specialists at First Response Lawn Care today. Utilizing a 7 step program customized to your yard combined with an expert pest control service, we keep your yard healthy all year round.
How do you know if your lawn is falling victim to insects and other pests? Bare spots or irregular patches of yellow or brown grass can indicate the presence of insects or fungal diseases that require immediate attention from a knowledgeable professional. When your lawn has been exposed to insects for a lengthy amount of time, the diseases spread by insects can quickly lead to the need to re-turf your entire lawn. Therefore, taking care of the problem once the signs become apparent is key.
While most homeowners think that any DIY insecticide job will work, they could actually be doing more damage to their lawn. Every lawn is unique, and selecting the correct insecticide, fungicide, or herbicide to resolve the problem takes experience and expertise. At First Response Lawn Care Rockwall, Texas we have the skills, products, and equipment to make short work of lawn insects while maintaining the integrity and beauty of your landscaping.
Whether you want to protect your landscape against future problems or you need immediate help with an insect infestation, you can rely on First Response Lawn Care Rockwall, Texas for expert weed and insect control solutions.
If you want a healthy, lush lawn all year, let’s get started! Call our Lawn Care experts at (214) 701-7622!
