Yakima · Lawn maintenance
Lawn maintenance in Yakima
A mowing and watering routine that works in July is wrong by October. Colonial adjusts Yakima lawn maintenance to the season, with a Yakima office that has been here since 1985.
Maintenance, season by season
Yakima runs from sunny summers to crisp winters, and each season asks for a different approach. A one-size-fits-all schedule shortchanges the lawn for half the year, so ours moves with the calendar: mowing height and watering recommendations change as the weather does.
Regular mowing
scheduled to the season so the grass stays healthy.
Fertilization and soil care
feeding that builds strong, even growth.
Weed control
prevention first, with targeted treatment for what comes through.
Pest and disease management
grubs and billbugs are the ones to watch in Yakima.
Aeration and dethatching
lets the lawn take in water and nutrients.
Every lawn has its own story
Shade, soil, age of the grass and how the family uses the yard all vary. We would rather build a plan from the lawn in front of us than hand out the same package, so the first step is a conversation and a walk of the property.
Yakima lawn maintenance questions
How often should I water in Yakima?
In the hottest summer months, deep watering two to three times a week is a common range. It drops in cooler seasons.
Is aeration necessary?
It relieves compaction and encourages root growth, which helps in the valley's varied soils.
What pests should I watch for?
Grub worms and billbugs. Watching for them early is what keeps the damage small.
How does Colonial adjust to the seasons?
Mowing height and watering advice move with the climate, and treatments follow the six-application schedule from mid-February to mid-November.
Fall and winter in the valley
When the lawn slows down, the work continues in other forms: fall leaf cleanup is a one-visit service in the Yakima area, and winter lawn and snow equipment service runs from November through February with free pickup and delivery within 10 miles of the office.
Your office
Call the office that covers Yakima.
Estimates are done in person. Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.