2018 Five Star Lawn Service Terms and Conditions
Spring Cleanup
Service includes dethatching of turf with a power sweeper or tine rake, cleaning leaves out of landscaped areas with backpack blowers, and a one time mowing. Plus the removal of collected debris from property (service does not include removal of pine needles). Price increases if a Fall Cleanup was not preformed.
Power Edging
Service includes removing all grass that has overgrown concrete with a gas powered edger to create a clean edge from grass to concrete.
Weekly Lawn Service
Service includes weekly mowing and line trimming of the turf; plus picking up any trash and blowing off driveways, sidewalks and patios. The base price is set according to a weekly mowing schedule.
Gutter Cleaning
Service includes the gutters and down spouts being cleared of all leaves and debris.
Shrub Shaping/ Pruning
Shrubs should be trimmed two times a year, while shrub pruning should only be done once every two years, if need be. This service includes shaping or cut back of shrubs, as well as the removal of collected debris.
Aeration
Service is a mechanical process that removes plugs of soil from the turf (plugs are left on the turf and will gradually break down and return to soil). Aerate means “to supply soil with air”. The benefits of aeration are: it improves the growth rate of grass and roots. This adds strength and health to the durability of the grass, it increases ability of water and fertilizer to penetrate to grass roots, it increases grass’s ability to withstand low moisture situations and heat stress. Bacteria within the soil can break down and decompose the layer of thatch. Aeration increases the soils ability to hold large amounts of moisture by preventing water runoff. Five Star Lawn Service is not reliable for damage to unmarked sprinkler heads and/or improperly buried underground sprinkler systems and/or cables, wires, etc.
Mosquito Control
Service consists of seven treatments from through . Applied by a backpack sprayer around your home and throughout your backyard, this trusted and dependable mosquito control solution (nontoxic) eliminates mosquitoes on contact and continues working for up to 21 days, depending on the impact of rain and weather elements. For optimum protection, control is highly recommended, every 21 days. 5 Star Lawn Service will leave you notice that we’ve been there. You don’t even need to be home during the application. 5 Star Lawn Service protects your family (and pets) from the nuisance and danger of mosquitoes by focusing on the areas of your property where mosquitoes and ticks are most likely to feed and harbor. (I used it on my farm all last year and it worked AWESOME!!!)
Fertilizing and Weed Control
We have a 5-step weed control and fertilizing service. Step 1 is in a crabgrass applied around late April to early May. Step 2 is a post emergent liquid herbicide for tough broad leaf (dandelions) applied around . 3-4 and 5 is a slow release granular fertilizer (22-0-3) applied around early to , mid too late July and late August to early September. If we see any broad leaf weeds (dandelions) at any of the steps 3-4 and 5 we will spot spray with a post emergent liquid herbicide. Feel free to call if between any treatments you have any questions. There will be a spot on the Fall and Winter services form for a winter fertilizer application (price not included in this service package).
Fall Cleanup
Service includes removal of leaves from turf and landscaped areas using a combination of blowing, raking, and mowing, as well as removal of collected debris from the property.
Snow Removal
Service includes removal of snow from driveway, sidewalk and steps using a combination of snow plow, snow blower as well as shovels. Snow will be removed once we receive a one or two inch minimum depending on the set minimum you signed up for. All clients are responsible to clear snow under set minimum to avoid snow stacking on top of each small snowfall, which can lead to icing and compaction. Salt/sand can also be applied to steps/ sidewalks and driveways for an additional fee upon request. We also offer a monthly service but different rates apply. Please allow up to 10 hours after the final flakes have fallen for total snow removal. ANY 2 INCH SNOW IN OCT. OR APRIL WILL BE AT A PER TIME RATE UNLESS YOU CONTACT 5 STAR'S OFFICE AT 763-425-1963.
Landscaping
We offer many different kinds of landscaping from full existing landscape tear outs to full installs. Some of the things we offer but are not limited to are: hardscaping, edging, bullet edgers, retaining walls, tree installs, shrub installs, rock, dirt and seeding, mulch, sod installation, water features, fire pits, swing sets and playgrounds.
Miscellaneous
We also offer: tree trimming, brush pile removal, firewood removal, pretty much all your lawn care needs!
