Cape Cod Lawn Care is a locally owned company that was established in 2004. The owner/operator received a BS in “Entrepreneurship” from Babson College in 1998.

Cape Cod Lawn Care specializes in relationship management and communication with our customers. Our communication skills and top quality work keep customers coming back year after year.

Good communication guarantees we are on the “same page” with regards to the design and implementation of your landscaping desires. Our 15 years of experience guarantees we know what we are doing and that you have obtained professional, quality workmanship for all your landscaping needs and ideas on the Cape including Falmouth!

We are a member of the CCLA (Cape Cod Landscape Association).

Below are some of the most frequently asked questions we hear:

1. How do I prepare my lawn for winter?

At the end of the growing season (mid to late fall) you should mow your lawn but
remember it is going into dormancy so be careful not to cut it too short. About a 2 inch
cutting height is appropriate for most grass types. Next make sure that your lawn is
free from leaves and thatch (matted grass clippings and other debris) that can deprive
the root systems of air and moisture.

This is also a good time of year to perform a soil test. If your soil is deficient in lime this
is the ideal time to apply the recommended amount. Soil tests are not necessary on an
annual basis but you should test your soil every 3 to 5 years and address any
deficiencies you may discover.

The late fall is also the time to apply a good winterizer type fertilizer to your lawn.
Winterizers typically contain high levels of potassium that increases hardiness and
disease resistance. If applying both lime and fertilizer it is best to apply the fertilizer
first and allow 2 weeks before applying the lime.

2. When is the best time to seed or sod your lawn, spring or fall?

Many people consider spring the best time to seed and sod but autumn is actually the
optimal time of year. By seeding or laying sod in the fall you are providing tender
vegetation with 2 cool growing seasons before subjecting them to the heat and
dryness of summer. Your new grass will also face less competition from weeds which
tend to be more prevalent in spring.

3. What should I do if I tried everything to get rid of dandelions without success?

You might try eating them or brewing them into dandelion tea. Did you know that
dandelions are a good source for vitamins A and C and that they have higher levels of
beta carotene than carrots? They also have more potassium than spinach and broccoli
and have been shown to improve liver, kidney and intestinal functions.

If you’re still determined to eliminate them from your lawn there are a number of
natural and chemical herbicides that are effective if used properly but you must be
patient as it is often necessary to re-treat heavy populations to ensure that the root
systems have been destroyed.