Best Lawn Care Services in Utah

From the scorching summer heat of southern Utah to the freezing winter temperatures of the North, this state is one to marvel at for its climatic contrasts. But you probably marvel at the wonders of the local scenery and nature even more. 

The downside of Utah’s hot summer weather and beautiful nature is that they’re likely to divert your attention from your routine lawn care. But don’t worry; Lawn Love’s lawn care experts are here to take care of it for you.

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Lawn Love: your Utah lawn care experts

Lawn care isn’t as easy as it may seem at first.

Some of the services Lawn Love offers are:

• Lawn mowing
• Trimming
• Edging
• Weed control 
• Leaf removal
• Lawn fertilization
• Lawn aeration
• Landscaping

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Despite high summer temperatures, cool-season grasses are largely a better fit for Utah. Especially for northern Utah, where the temperatures are freezing during the area’s harsh winters. Here, your warm-season grasses won’t succeed.

Here are typical Utah grasses:

Tall fescue

• Cool-season grass
• Tolerates heat better than other cool-season grasses
• Resists drought
• Has deep roots
• There are softer cultivars, similar to Kentucky bluegrass
• Grows in clumps; isn’t suitable for mixing

Fine fescue

• Cool-season grass
• Tolerates shade well
• Most cultivars tolerate drought
• Adapts to various soil types
• Has a soft, fine texture
• Doesn’t tolerate foot traffic well
• May be mixed with Kentucky bluegrass

Perennial ryegrass

• Cool-season grass
• Great to mix with Kentucky bluegrass
• Resists diseases and isn’t as susceptible to insects as other grasses
• Grows quickly
• Resists drought relatively well

Kentucky bluegrass

• Cool-season grass
• Tolerates cold well
• Recovers from damage easily
• Needs frequent watering, especially during Utah’s hot summers
• Tolerates foot traffic, but not so much during the summer
• May be affected by diseases and pests

Bermudagrass

• Warm-season grass
• Resists drought
• Doesn’t need much water
• Easy to care for
• Grows quickly
• Needs a lot of mowing
• Not suitable for northern Utah where temperatures get too cold during winter

Utah lawn care tips

Best time to mow

The best time to mow is always before the midday sun hits, so between 8 and 10 a.m. is best. Usually, you’ll need to mow about once a week, but more often during your grass’s peak growing season. That’s usually spring and fall for cool-season grasses and late spring to early fall for warm-season grasses.

Best time to water

Watering is best done early in the morning before the sun comes up. If you water any later, you risk evaporation and the water not reaching the roots. If you’re tight on schedule, though, you can also water in the late afternoon. However, never let water sit on your lawn overnight.

How to fertilize in Utah

The easiest way to fertilize is by using grass clippings. However, this method isn’t enough for all lawns. To find out if your lawn is lacking nutrients, test your soil. Then, fertilize with an organic or a chemical fertilizer according to the results.

How to aerate in Utah

Soils may become compacted over time. This is when you need to aerate. Aeration involves making holes in your soil so that water, air, and nutrients can reach the grassroots. You should aerate at least once a year.

Best time to overseed

The best time to overseed in Utah is in the fall when the soil is still warm from the summer heat –– mid-August to mid-September. Don’t forget to properly prepare the soil first by removing weeds, loosening the soil, and, if needed, fertilizing. 

Common Utah lawn pests

Even the healthiest of Utah lawns attract pests that snack on their green grass blades and roots (or attack it another way). 

Examples of Utah’s pests include:

• Grubs
• Armyworms
• Chinch bugs
• Mole crickets

Whether you’re enjoying Utah’s hot summers outdoors or getting cozy at home as fall welcomes the first signs of cold weather, lawn care is something you probably want to take off your to-do list.

Contact a lawn care pro today to get an instant quote.