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While it might have been just fine for Ward and June Cleaver to leave their yard work to their kids, in modern day Los Angeles lawn service is hardly a job for the Beaver. Today's homeowners know that landscaping makes a significant impression on both passersby and prospective buyers, and keeping the outside of your home looking every bit as good as the inside is often a priority.

Sprinkler Systems and Los Angeles Lawn Care
L.A. isn't known for its steady and consistent rainfall, so one of the first things to think about when looking for a perfect yard is a sprinkler system. Different systems work best for different types of lawns. While rotating sprinklers work well for large, sloped areas, a flowerbed will benefit more from an efficient drip system. Some sprinklers are very simple to set up and can be installed by just about anyone; a more complex system should probably be handled by a pro. Sprinklers set on a timer take the guesswork and hassle out of watering your lawn. There are many options to choose from, but only one will be the perfect fit for your property.

Professional Los Angeles Lawn Maintenance
With the hustle and bustle of city living, there's no question why so much of the lawn service in Los Angeles is handled by professionals. After a long day or week of work, not everyone is in the mood to take care of their yard when they could be relaxing or spending time with their family. Instead of doing a hurried job on your yard, or worse, ignoring it completely, you can easily hire a company to do it for you. Finding the right one might be a bit tricky, but a good Los Angeles lawn care company might have testimonials and a portfolio to go along with their list of satisfied customers. Getting a good price is nice, but many agree that excellent service is well worth a few extra bucks.

What to Expect from Lawn Service in Los Angeles
If your primary concern is maintenance, Los Angeles lawn service companies should easily be able to accommodate your needs. Lawn maintenance may include not just trimming the grass, but tending to plants and shrubs, clearing your yard of debris, and even fertilizing, pruning, or pest control. You can hire a lawn service company to come every week or two, but you can also pay for a one-time visit at the beginning of spring if you just want some extra help getting your lawn ready for the summer months.

More extensive work, such as creating edging and walkways, or putting new plants and trees in the ground, is more commonly the job of a landscaper. Basically what a landscaper sets up, a lawn service will take care of. Some Los Angeles lawn care companies might offer a few landscaping services, and vise-versa. If you are already with a maintenance company that you have a good relationship with, you might want to check with them for your landscaping needs, too.

Prices of Los Angeles Lawn Care
Depending on what company you go to and what you want done, you could end up spending very little or a whole lot on lawn service. Los Angeles residents who only want help once a year will probably end up paying a few hundred dollars for one visit, while those needing service once a week might only pay $50 or $75 per visit.

Installing a sprinkler system can cost anywhere from $1,000 to $6,000 depending on the size of your property. Special services like tree removal can also run in the thousands, and might require hiring a different company than the one you use for weekly maintenance.

Jon Nunan is a freelance writer who draws on his experience in construction, ranging from landscaping to log home building, for his articles on home improvement.

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