Green Life

This Pro's Story

How many years have you been in landscaping business, and what inspired you to get started?

With over 5 years of experience and established clientele, We are a mainstay in Rancho Cordova and local city outdoor services, working to make their city as beautiful as it can be.

How does your work stand out from other lawn service companies in the area?

It’s the day-to-day interactions between your employees and clients that send the message that transcend deeper than most think or realize. These interactions let the industry know who you are, what you are made of, and how you manage the business. It’s with these interactions that they will formulate opinions of your company and employees, ultimately deciding if they will or will not do business with you. No commercial landscape company is perfect. We are humans and people make mistakes. It’s how often and how you respond to those mistakes that let your customers know if it was truly a mistake or an issue with the culture. At Land of the Free Maintenance & Landscape , we walk the walk. We wake up each day to make the world a more beautiful place to live, work, and play! Give us a call or send us an e-mail, we too can make your world a better place!

What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

I would advice them to contact a group of providers so they can get the most information from each of them. Getting their provider will be a hard decision but their are great businesses that can help them achieve their dream landscape.

What do you like most about the lawn care industry?

I had always been a gardener. A hobbyist. But landscaping and gardening. That sounded like a challenge. If we were all standing around scratching our heads, jaws on the ground, desiring our own gardens…well, I thought we can’t be the only ones. And a lightbulb went on over my head. I would help customers maintain their lawns green and create beautiful landscape for them.

What areas do you mainly service?

Lawn Mowing - Keep grass cut to a reasonable height. Resolve rutting, alternating patterns, and deformation. Trimming - Cut back overgrown hedges and trees. eRemove any crossing branches and branches growing below the canopy. Pruning - Remove infected or dead stems, twigs, and branches to keep trees and hedges looking clean. Waste Removal - Take away any debris, such as leaves, twigs, dust, or any contaminants that have made their way into the yard. All litter and waste should be removed after each visit. Fertilization - Soil testing and determining which nutrients the soil needs. Apply the necessary nutrients at each interval. Aeration - Ensure sufficient holes have been inserted into the soil to allow light, water, air, and nutrients to pass through. Overseeding - Create thicker grass for brighter colors and to obscure weed growth. Dethatching - Introducing thatch obstructs the grass from receiving nutrients and water. Check for the presence of thatch and, remove it, if necessary. Weeding - Stop weeds from encroaching upon the lawn. Weed control may include physical removal or spreading chemical weed killers. Mulching - Lock in moisture to reduce the presence of weeds and improve general soil health. Check the soil’s moisture and apply the necessary organic matter. Staking - Control the direction of tree and hedge growth by placing ties around trees. Remove stakes after one year to eliminate tree girdling. Check the condition of stakes regularly. Artificial Lawn Maintenance - Remove dirt and debris from artificial lawns. Cross-brush the grass to avoid matting. Rinse the turf regularly to prevent pollen accumulation. Sod Maintenance - Manage and maintain sod regularly through regular watering and mowing throughout the spring and summer. Pest Control - Armyworms, fire ants, grubs, and other insects pose a threat to any yard. Check for the signs of infestation and take the necessary steps to control and eliminate pests. Irrigation/Drainage Maintenance - Inspect irrigation/drainage systems for leaks and remove blockages.