Lawn Care in Riverhead, NY

Your Lawn, Actually Healthy Year-Round

Professional lawn care that works with Riverhead’s unique soil and seasonal challenges.

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What Your Lawn Looks Like Done Right

You know that feeling when you drive through a neighborhood and one lawn just stands out? That’s what happens when someone who actually understands Long Island conditions takes care of your property.

Your grass stays thick and green through summer heat waves. It bounces back faster after winter damage. Neighbors start asking what you’re doing differently.

More importantly, you get your weekends back. No more Saturday mornings spent pushing a mower around, wondering if you’re cutting too short or fertilizing at the wrong time. No more staring at brown patches, trying to figure out what went wrong this time.

Riverhead Lawn Maintenance Experts

We Actually Know Riverhead Lawns

Rolling Hills Property Services Inc has been working with Riverhead properties long enough to understand what works here and what doesn’t. We know how the sandy soil drains, how salt air affects grass health, and what it takes to get lawns through a Long Island winter.

We’re not the company that shows up with a one-size-fits-all approach. Every property gets evaluated for its specific conditions, sun exposure, and soil needs.

You’ll work with the same team consistently. We track what we’ve done, when we’ve done it, and what your lawn responds to best.

Our Lawn Care Process

Here's Exactly What We Do

First, we walk your property and assess what you’re working with. Soil conditions, grass type, problem areas, sun and shade patterns. This isn’t a five-minute estimate – we need to understand your lawn before we can fix it.

Then we create a maintenance plan that makes sense for your specific property. Some lawns need more frequent attention in certain seasons. Others have drainage issues or compaction problems that need addressing first.

Throughout the season, we handle the mowing, fertilization, and treatments on schedule. You don’t need to be home or manage anything. We document what we do and adjust the plan based on how your lawn responds.

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Everything Your Lawn Actually Needs

Our residential lawn care covers the full scope of what keeps grass healthy in Riverhead conditions. Regular mowing with professional equipment that cuts clean and doesn’t stress the grass. Fertilization programs timed for Long Island growing seasons, not generic calendar dates.

Aeration services when your soil gets compacted from foot traffic or equipment. Overseeding to fill in thin spots before they become bigger problems. Seasonal cleanup and preparation so your lawn goes into winter strong and comes out of it ready to grow.

We also handle the diagnostic work most companies skip. Brown patches, pest issues, drainage problems – we figure out what’s actually causing the issue instead of just treating symptoms.

How often should my lawn be mowed during growing season?

Most Riverhead lawns need mowing every 7-10 days during peak growing season, which typically runs from late spring through early fall. But this varies based on grass type, weather conditions, and how much you’re watering. Cool-season grasses common in our area grow faster in spring and fall, slower during summer heat. We adjust the schedule based on actual growth patterns, not a rigid calendar. The key is never cutting more than one-third of the grass height at once – this keeps the lawn healthy and reduces stress during hot weather.

When is the best time to fertilize lawns in Long Island?

Long Island lawns typically need fertilization in early spring (March-April), late spring (May), early fall (September), and late fall (October-November). Spring feeding supports new growth after winter, while fall applications help the grass store energy for winter survival and early spring green-up. Summer fertilization should be lighter or skipped entirely during heat stress periods. The exact timing depends on soil temperature, not air temperature, and what type of grass you have. We soil test first because over-fertilizing is just as problematic as under-fertilizing, especially in sandy Long Island soil that drains quickly.

Why does my lawn have brown patches every summer?

Brown patches in summer usually come from a combination of heat stress, irregular watering, or fungal issues that thrive in humid Long Island conditions. Shallow, frequent watering creates weak root systems that can’t handle heat. Dull mower blades tear grass instead of cutting cleanly, creating entry points for disease. Compacted soil prevents water and air from reaching roots. Sometimes it’s grub damage that shows up when stressed grass can’t recover. We diagnose the actual cause because the fix for fungal issues is completely different from the fix for watering problems or pest damage.

How much does professional lawn care cost compared to doing it myself?

Professional lawn care typically costs less than most homeowners spend on equipment, fertilizer, seed, and treatments when you factor in the results you actually get. A quality mower, aerator rental, spreader, and seasonal products easily run $800-1200 annually, plus your time every weekend. Professional service runs $150-300 monthly during growing season, depending on property size and services needed. The bigger difference is results – we get your lawn healthy faster and keep it that way with fewer treatments because we know what works in Riverhead conditions and have commercial-grade equipment.

What's the difference between aeration and overseeding?

Aeration creates holes in compacted soil so water, air, and nutrients can reach grass roots. This is especially important in Long Island’s clay and compacted soils. Overseeding spreads new grass seed to thicken thin areas and introduce improved grass varieties. They work great together – aeration creates perfect spots for new seed to establish – but address different problems. Aeration fixes soil compaction and drainage issues. Overseeding fixes thin, patchy grass. Most Riverhead lawns benefit from aeration every 1-2 years and overseeding as needed to maintain thickness.

Do you service lawns year-round or just during growing season?

We provide year-round lawn care because Long Island lawns need attention in every season. Spring startup includes cleanup, early fertilization, and addressing winter damage. Summer focus is on proper mowing height, disease prevention, and irrigation management. Fall is crucial for aeration, overseeding, and preparing grass for winter with appropriate fertilization. Winter services include final cleanup and planning for the next season. Even when grass isn’t actively growing, there’s maintenance work that sets up success for the next growing season. Year-round care prevents problems instead of just reacting to them.

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