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Your grass grows thick and healthy because it’s getting what it actually needs. Not generic treatments, but care designed for Suffolk County’s clay soil and unpredictable weather patterns.
You stop worrying about brown spots in July or thin patches after winter. Your lawn recovers faster from foot traffic, stays greener longer, and handles Long Island’s humidity without developing fungus problems.
The best part? You’re not spending weekends fighting with equipment or wondering if you’re doing it wrong. Your lawn just works, season after season, because someone who knows what they’re doing is handling it.
Rolling Hills Property Services has been maintaining lawns across Suffolk County for years. We understand that Bohemia’s soil conditions aren’t the same as what works in other parts of New York, and we adjust our approach accordingly.
We’re fully licensed and insured, which means you’re protected if anything goes wrong. But more importantly, we show up when we say we will and communicate clearly about what we’re doing and why.
We’re not the biggest lawn care company on Long Island, but we’re the one that treats your property like it matters. Because in a community like Bohemia, your reputation depends on doing right by your neighbors.
First, we assess your specific lawn conditions. Suffolk County soil varies significantly even within Bohemia, so we look at drainage, sun exposure, existing grass types, and any problem areas before creating your maintenance plan.
Then we establish a schedule that works with Long Island’s growing seasons. Spring cleanup and overseeding, summer maintenance that prevents heat stress, fall preparation for winter, and dormant season care that sets you up for next year’s growth.
Throughout the process, we communicate clearly about what we’re doing and when. No surprises, no showing up unannounced, no wondering if we actually came while you were at work. You get updates and can see the results building over time.
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Regular mowing with proper height adjustments for your grass type and season. Edge trimming around walkways, driveways, and landscape beds. Debris removal so your lawn looks clean, not just cut.
Seasonal treatments designed for Long Island conditions. Spring fertilization that doesn’t burn your grass in April’s unpredictable weather. Summer treatments that help your lawn survive July heat waves. Fall overseeding that actually takes root before winter.
Problem solving when issues come up. Brown patches from grubs, thin areas from foot traffic, drainage problems after heavy rains. These aren’t extra charges – they’re part of maintaining your lawn properly in Suffolk County’s challenging environment.
Most Bohemia lawns need mowing weekly during peak growing season, which runs from late April through early October. However, this varies based on grass type, weather conditions, and how much rain we’ve had.
Cool-season grasses common in Suffolk County grow fastest in spring and fall when temperatures are moderate. During hot July and August periods, growth slows and you might only need service every 10 days. In early spring and late fall, weekly service keeps your lawn healthy without scalping new growth.
The key is cutting no more than one-third of the grass blade length at any time. This keeps your lawn thick and helps it compete against weeds naturally, which is especially important in Long Island’s humid climate where fungus problems can develop quickly.
Tall fescue and fine fescue varieties perform best in Bohemia’s clay-heavy soil and variable moisture conditions. These grasses have deep root systems that handle Suffolk County’s wet springs and dry summer periods better than other options.
Cool-season grass seed blends work well for overseeding existing lawns because they’re designed to handle Long Island’s temperature swings. Pure Kentucky bluegrass looks beautiful but struggles in clay soil unless you’re willing to invest in significant soil amendments and irrigation.
For new lawn installations, a blend of tall fescue with some perennial ryegrass gives you durability and appearance. The fescue handles stress and traffic while the ryegrass fills in quickly and provides that dense, green look most homeowners want.
Early spring fertilization works best when soil temperatures reach 50 degrees consistently, usually mid to late April in Bohemia. This timing supports root development before summer heat stress without promoting excessive top growth too early.
Fall fertilization in September or early October is actually more important for Long Island lawns. Cool-season grasses store energy in their roots during fall, and proper fertilization helps them survive winter and green up faster in spring. Late fall fertilization also strengthens grass against snow mold and other winter diseases common in Suffolk County.
Summer fertilization should be light or skipped entirely during hot periods. Heavy fertilization in July or August can burn grass when temperatures spike above 85 degrees, which happens frequently in Bohemia’s humid climate.
Grub prevention works better than treatment after damage appears. Japanese beetle grubs are common in Suffolk County and cause brown patches that peel back like carpet when the root system is destroyed.
Preventive treatments applied in late June or early July target grubs when they’re small and easier to control. By the time you see brown patches in late summer, the grubs are large and have already done significant damage to grass roots.
If you already have grub damage, the affected areas need to be reseeded after treatment. Fall overseeding works better than spring because new grass has time to establish roots before next summer’s grub cycle begins. Proper watering during establishment is critical for success in Bohemia’s clay soil.
Summer brown spots in Bohemia lawns usually result from fungus diseases, grub damage, or heat stress from shallow watering. Long Island’s humidity creates perfect conditions for brown patch and dollar spot fungus, especially when grass stays wet overnight.
Proper watering technique prevents most fungus problems. Water deeply but less frequently, and always water early morning so grass blades dry before evening. Shallow daily watering keeps soil surface wet and promotes fungus growth while weakening grass roots.
Compacted clay soil common in Suffolk County also contributes to brown spots because water runs off instead of penetrating to grass roots. Core aeration in early fall helps water reach roots and reduces fungus problems by improving air circulation around grass plants.
Professional lawn care in Bohemia typically costs $40-80 per visit for average-sized residential properties, depending on lot size and services included. Full-season maintenance packages usually offer better value than individual service calls.
Seasonal treatment programs that include fertilization, overseeding, and problem treatments generally range from $300-600 annually for typical Bohemia properties. This covers spring cleanup, summer maintenance, fall preparation, and any spot treatments needed during the growing season.
The investment pays off in property value and time savings. A well-maintained lawn adds 5-10% to property value in Suffolk County’s competitive real estate market, and you avoid the cost and hassle of buying equipment, storing it, and learning proper techniques for Long Island’s specific growing conditions.
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