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Beautiful lawns look great, cool our environment, and create useable space to walk and play. Keeping your lawn healthy and happy is the first step toward having a great-looking yard. In some places in the world, having a great lawn happens almost naturally with minimal effort. Unfortunately, having a great lawn here in central Texas is a little more complicated.
Lawns need food, water, and proper maintenance. It sounds simple enough until factor in all the variables that can impact your lawn...
The type of grass planted in your lawn
The microclimate the grass is growing in
The condition of the soil
The quality and frequency of lawn maintenance
And much much more!
Beautiful lawns look great, cool our environment, and create useable space to walk and play. Keeping your lawn healthy and happy is the first step toward having a great-looking yard. In some places in the world, having a great lawn happens almost naturally with minimal effort. Unfortunately, having a great lawn here in central Texas is a little more complicated.
Lawns need food, water, and proper maintenance. It sounds simple enough until factor in all the variables that can impact your lawn...
The type of grass planted in your lawn
The microclimate the grass is growing in
The condition of the soil
The quality and frequency of lawn maintenance
And much much more!
Fortunately, grass is forgiving. Small positive steps will go a long way towards the results you are looking for. Grass does not need a perfect growing environment, but it does need “good enough.”
Here at Top Choice Lawn Care, we help with all the basics: irrigation, fertilization, and lawn mowing. Irrigation covers the water needs of a lawn. Fertilization, combined with sunlight, allows the grass to produce food. Lawn mowing helps manicure and promote good growth in the lawn.
Un-mowed grass is just… grass. Mowing transforms grass into a lawn.
Mowing does much more than just cut the grass short; it promotes the growth and creation of “turf.” Turf is thickly grown grass — so thick that it holds the soil in place, chokes
out non-grass plant life, and can stand up to abuse and wear and tear.
When the grass is cut, it does two important things: it limits the plant's vertical growth, and it allows sunlight to reach the entire lawn evenly. Plants only grow when they have light, and tall grass will shade out and restrict growth closer to the soil.
Cut short, the grass will fill in and form a dense turf.
Weekly lawn mowing helps reduce stress on your lawn. Every time your grass is cut it will suffer some form of stress. Physically cutting off a portion of the lawn is damaging the lawn. The damages are proportional to the amount of grass removed. When the lawn is mowed weekly, only a small portion of the lawn is removed, and stress is minimal. Every other week mowing cuts off a larger portion of the lawn and causes more stress. Mowing less often can cause even more stress.
Long mow intervals are only appropriate for non-turf grasses, like the wild grasses that grow in unlandscaped areas.
The best lawn mower is a mower with a sharp blade that mulches clippings.
A sharp mower blade reduces the amount of damage caused while mowing and can drastically reduce the stress on the lawn from mowing. At Top Choice, we sharpen our high-quality steel blades weekly. This ensures a clean cut all week long. You may not need to sharpen that often at home, but you should at least sharpen your mower blade every year. If you do not sharpen your mower blade, you are beating your lawn to death with a fast-moving club.
Mulching blades are practically magic. They take normal grass clippings, something considered a waste product, and turn them into fertilizer for your lawn. Grass clippings are high in nitrogen, but they can take time to break down. A sharp mulching blade shreds the grass clipping into ridiculously small particles that will quickly break down and add nutrients back to the lawn. Keep those nutrients in the lawn and mulch the grass clippings.
Edging a lawn is simply trimming the horizontal grass growth at the edges of the lawn. This includes grass that grows along the edges of driveways or sidewalks where the edging is mostly to make the lawn look clean and sharp. It also includes edging around planting beds.
Edging around the planting beds will also help stop grass from growing into areas where you do not want grass. St. Augustine and Bermuda can spread quickly into bed spaces if the lawn is not edged. Both grasses spread by sending runners out over the top of the soil. A quick trim with an edger is often enough to keep the lawn and beds separate and clean.
Zoysia spreads under the ground and needs a good barrier to stop its spread, but the edging keeps the Zoysia looking sharp.
Once you have the mowing down pat, if your lawn is still struggling you may need to address some other factors impacting the health of your lawn. Make sure your irrigation and fertilization are sufficient first. If you have a good, functional irrigation system, and you are fertilizing regularly consider:
Aeration
Top Dressingwith compost – improve that soil!
Changing out your lawn– add a sod type better suited to the environment/micro-climate
Remove treesor obstacles blocking sunlight
If you want to get really nerdy about turf in Texas, we recommend visiting AggieTurf.
Tired of cheap “cut ‘n run” lawn care services, inexperienced laborers, or companies who won’t call you back? We are too. At Top Choice Lawn Care, we believe everyone deserves quality service and exceptional customer service. It’s just that simple.
Every yard is different, so we base our fees on the amount of mowing and edging required. In many cases, we can provide a fast estimate simply based on satellite imagery of your address. Here are a few examples of typical lawn care packages in North Austin.
Neighborhood: Circle C
Approximate square footage of turf: 5k-7k
Neighborhood: Belterra
Approximate square footage of turf: 75-10k
Neighborhood: Barton Creek
Approximate square footage of turf: 10K+ ("muy muy grande")
We believe happy people do better work, and that makes customers happy too! We enjoy helping folks and having fun in the great outdoors. We offer reasonable prices, and we pay our folks well.
We answer the phone. We do what we say we will do. We own and fix our mistakes (they happen). We’re always improving. We strive to do business with folks for decades, and that only happens when we treat people right.
5,000+ happy customers
16+ years in business
Part veteran owned
50+ uniquely skilled team members
Fully insured
Uniformed crews
Professional vehicles and gear
No smoking onsite
We serve most of south, central, and north Austin, including Bee Cave / Lakeway area, West Lake, Oak Hill, Circle C, and more. We recently expanded to serve north Austin, including Cedar Park, Round Rock, and beyond!
This map provides a general idea of our service area, but if in doubt, give us a call!
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We love to smile, and having fun is part of who we are. You can learn more about us on our team page.
Madman with a Mower /
Christmas Lighting Legend
Estimator Extraordinaire /
Horticulture Phenom
Irrigation Manager /
Estimation Filler-inner /
Operations Wingman
We can handle everything your turf, shrubs, and trees need to be healthy – and make your yard the yard of envy in the neighborhood. At Top Choice Lawn Care, our turf and landscaping experts will provide the best service you’ve experienced, or it’s free.
Mowing
Edging
Blowing
Fertilization
Weed Control
Mowing
Edging
Blowing
Fertilization
Weed Control
Mowing
Edging
Blowing
Fertilization
Weed Control
Enthusiasm for nature's wonders, and they bring their unique talents to every project.
From precision mowing to advanced pest control, soil enrichment,
Difference of a lawn cared for by passionate experts who treat your outdoor space
Experience the joy of a perfectly manicured lawn with our top-notch lawn mowing services. We take pride in exceeding customer expectations by meticulously tending to every blade of grass. Revel in the beauty of your outdoor space while enjoying the peace of mind that comes with our commitment to customer satisfaction. Your dream lawn is just a mow away!
Unveil the true potential of your lawn with our premier fertilization services. We understand that a lush and vibrant lawn is your pride, which is why we go the extra mile to ensure your satisfaction. Our tailored fertilization approach guarantees a healthy and thriving landscape, leaving you delighted with the results. Experience the transformation and nurture your lawn with us today!
Say goodbye to pesky weeds and hello to a flawless lawn with our exceptional weed control solutions. We share your passion for a weed-free paradise and are dedicated to your contentment. Our proven methods target weeds at the root, ensuring they never disrupt your lawn's perfection again. Join us in cultivating a weed-free haven that leaves you smiling from ear to ear!
Elevate your surroundings with our visionary landscape design services that prioritize your utmost satisfaction. Our team is dedicated to turning your outdoor space into a masterpiece, reflecting your unique preferences and style. With a commitment to excellence, we craft awe-inspiring landscapes that leave our customers delighted and inspired. Embark on a journey to transform your outdoor dreams into reality with our unrivaled expertise!
"Planting seeds in soil became my daily ritual. It's therapeutic, and as I watched those seeds grow, I realized I was growing too - towards a healthier me. Thanks for this unique and nurturing approach!"
"Mowing the lawn was never just a chore with this service. It's like a workout I look forward to, and it's improved my fitness. A well-kept yard and a fitter me – what's not to love? Highly recommended!"
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FAQS
A1: The frequency of lawn mowing depends on several factors like grass type, season, and desired lawn height. Typically, during the growing season, mowing every 1-2 weeks is recommended. In hot weather, you may need to mow less frequently, while in cooler seasons, you can mow less often.
Aeration allows air, water, and nutrients to penetrate the soil, promoting healthier root growth and overall lawn health. Overseeding introduces new grass seed to thicken your lawn, improving its appearance and resilience. Together, they rejuvenate your lawn, making it more resistant to weeds and disease.
To ensure eco-friendly lawn care, ask your provider about their practices. Look for companies that use organic or low-impact fertilizers, minimize pesticide usage, and promote sustainable lawn care practices. Regular soil testing and custom treatment plans can also reduce the need for excessive chemicals while maintaining a vibrant lawn.
(512) 368-2606
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Avery Ranch and Brushy Creek Areas
(512) 368-2606
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Avery Ranch and Brushy Creek Areas
(512) 368-2606
Avery Ranch and Brushy Creek Areas
Friday, 8:30am-2pm
Saturday & Sunday closed
About Us
We are a customer service business that happens to do lawn care. We are owned and operated by Austenite committed to making our city beautiful and embracing our common appreciation for the great outdoors.
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