LAWN CARE
The results we expect for ourselves are what we deliver to our customers.
Maine’s best lawn care
You’re probably here because you want a greener, healthier lawn. We can help with that. Our professionally licensed technicians will help you with a detailed plan based on your lawn, and not a spray-and-pray approach. We will NEVER sell you what you don’t need.
Here’s what is typically included in our customized lawn care plans:
A thorough inspection of your yard, every time we come to your property.
Recurring visits, determined on your lawn’s condition and needs
Weed control
Insect control
Lawn renovation and liquid aeration
Grub control & protection
Free pH soil test
Our satisfaction guarantee
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LAWN CARE PACKAGES
This package offers everything you need for a beautiful lawn regardless of its current condition.
5 fertilizer treatments featuring our custom organic-based blend
Broadleaf weed control
Surface feeding insect control
Season-long preventative grub protection
Pre-emergent crabgrass reducer
Satisfaction guarantee
Free service calls
Free pH soil test
PLATINUM
This program combines the effectiveness of the Platinum program with the benefits of our Organic program.
On the first application in the spring we will control crabgrass, broadleaf weeds, and grubs along with a balanced fertilizer. This treatment gets the majority of the lawn pests out of the way so that all remaining treatments for the year are made with organic fertilizers and no control products. This means that you can go back to using your lawn as soon as the treatments are done with no re-entry period. This program is a great option for active families with children and pets. It also works great for vacation properties and short-term rentals.
ONE pesticide application per year
Inspections for turf damaging pests on every visit, and we won’t treat until we’ve gone over the options with you.”
All other treatments are premium organic fertilizer
5 fertilizer treatments featuring our custom organic-based blend
Broadleaf weed control
Surface feeding insect control
Season-long preventative grub protection
Pre-emergent crabgrass reducer
Satisfaction guarantee
Free service calls
Free pH soil test
ORGANIC+RX
Our Organic Turf Care Package uses only premium organic slow-release fertilizers, and no controlled products whatsoever. Our goal is to fortify the turf to become more resistant to disease and insects.
5 applications of 100% organic fertilizers
Inspections for pests on every visit, and we won’t treat until we’ve gone over the options with you.
Free service calls
Comprehensive lab-based soil test which will guide the nutrient requirements
ORGANIC
Lawn Renovation
If your lawn is in need of a serious transformation, our lawn renovation service will bring your yard back to life. In order for us to guarantee the success of this service, it involves eliminating the pests that have troubled your lawn, feeding the existing grass to strengthen the root system, making necessary soil amendments and then in the fall aggressively aerating your lawn and reseeding it.
Our Lawn Renovation program includes:
First, we get rid of the underlying pests that are preventing healthy growth.
Second, we add nutrients and amend to soil
In the fall (mid-August through September) we will aggressively aerate the lawn with specialized equipment, loosening compacted soil for optimal seed contact. Next, we immediately overseed the lawn with a seed blend that is best suited for your location.
The seed will be worked into the loose soil by raking or dragging. This provides seed-to-soil contact which is critical for seed germination.
Lawn fertilization with a starter fertilizer, giving the newly planted seeds the needed nutrients for the best opportunity to thrive.
Grub Control
Beetle larva, more commonly known as grubs, are the white, C-shaped insects you may see in your yard. They live underground, so you may not know you have a grub infestation unless you see dead patches in your grass or your yard feels spongy. If you suspect grubs, pull back the turf—if the grass pulls up easily (almost like new sod), you may find white grubs in the top inch of the soil.
Grub control is most effective when applied as a preventative measure.
We offer two types of grub control:
Year-long grub prevention, applied in early spring.
Curative grub control for existing grubs. This is applied in the fall, when early identification has been established.
Weed Control
Weeds do not intimidate us! We are proud to be able to control some of the most difficult to control lawn weeds in the state. If you or your current lawn care company has had trouble irradicating weeds from your lawn such as Wild Strawberry, Violets, Ground Ivey, sedges, crabgrass, knot weed and many others give us a call! We use special mixes at the appropriate times of year that ensure we can effectively control these weeds. Just understand that it took time for these weeds to grow and establish themselves, it will take some time to eliminate them.
Our weed control includes treatment for the most common weeds in Maine:
Wild strawberry
Violets
Ground ivy
Nutsedge
Crabgrass
And other undesirable weeds!
Liquid Aeration
Your grass grows best when the soil in which it’s rooted is soft and thriving with microbial life. But a normal year of use will cause your soil to grow compacted, which stifles root growth by preventing key nutrients from reaching your grass’s roots. Hard soil also makes it more difficult for grass roots to push through the compacted dirt, which doesn’t help anything! The Turf Doctor’s Liquid Aeration consists of a special formula designed to break up and soften your soil, spurring healthy growth.
Liquid aeration benefits:
Increasing air and water flow to your grass’s roots.
Helping the roots of your lawn grow deeper.
Increased absorption and reduced pooling after rain.
Helping your grass naturally outcompete weeds and resilience to disease.
Breaking down thatch that impedes your grass’s access to nutrients.
It’s quicker, quieter, and less labor intensive than core aeration.
We can’t overstate how important aeration is to the health of your grass. If you and your family use your lawn heavily (which we hope you do!) you may need to aerate more frequently.
Common signs that your lawn is in need of liquid aeration:
Areas of heavy foot traffic have become brown and dry.
The soil in your lawn physically feels hard.
Water is pooling on your lawn, or running off, rather than absorbing.
Your grass seems to be struggling to fight off weeds and disease.
Your grass is laden with thatch, the yellow layer of dead grass that accumulates at the top of the soil.
If you’ve noticed any of these signs, or your lawn seems to be dull or yellow in color, liquid aeration can bring it back to its lush, green state.
Insect Control
We also address common turf insect pests in Maine such as Chinch Bugs, Billbugs, Sod Webworms, and Army worms. These are mostly considered surface-feeding insect treatments that are included in the Platinum program. We monitor degree days, inspecting for these insects on every treatment. If damaging populations are found we will eliminate them at no additional cost.
Schedule Your Service! Call 207-248-6600 or
Service Areas
The Turf Doctor currently offers lawn care services in Kennebec, Cumberland, York, Androscoggin, Knox, Sagadahoc, Lincoln, and Waldo Counties. We’re always expanding based on the needs of our customers.
“Turf Doctor has always provided amazing service and responsiveness. We are extremely happy with their service in the yard with mosquito and tick control.”
Donald M. | Augusta, ME