Our Services

 Mow, trimming with weed whacker, edge sidewalks and blow off grass clippings for one visit. Weekly mowing is approximately 32 visits per season (April-November). Mowing renews automatically from year to year. 

Removing leaves/natural debris, cut back hydrangeas, cutting back liriope and dead annuals/perennials, One visit. 

Hand weeding existing flowerbeds.

 Prevents weed seeds from germinating (reduces weed growth), existing beds. Required if you select Flowerbed Weed Service Program - applied Spring and Fall. Price is for single application. Excluding vegetable gardens.

 Premium dark brown, double shredded mulch. Includes delivery, hand cut edge along flowerbeds, and spreading. Existing beds only. We mulch existing beds at 1 inch.

 ​Approx. March thru October.  Existing beds. Excludes veggie gardens. Does not include removing ivy. Must select Spring and Fall Flowerbed pre-emergent applications. Must complete initial spring cleanup, weeding, weedkiller. 

 ​14-14-14 Fertilizer for maintaining ornamental landscape plants such as foundation plantings, shrubs, ground covers, trees, roses and flowers. Fertilizing in the Spring and Fall increase plant vigor and beautiful foliage. Initial cost for one application, Existing beds only. Excluding vegetable gardens.  - billed Spring and Fall. Price is for each application.

 Includes debris removal. Excludes azaleas and other spring flowering shrubs, when service is completed in Spring. Shrub trimming will be performed with a gas hedge trimmer and shaped into what the current shape most resembles. This is not selective Hand trimming.

Includes debris removal. Excludes azaleas and other spring flowering shrubs, when service is completed in Spring. Shrub trimming will be performed with a gas hedge trimmer and shaped into what the current shape most resembles. This is not is not selective hand trimming. 

 Light application of seed for an established lawn, this is NOT for bare spots. We use Premium tall fescue at 5lbs per 1000 sqft and 10lbs/1000 for bare spots. Shady areas get Premium fine fescue at 3lbs per 1000 sq ft. Bare and thin spots get double aeration and the remainder of the turf one pass. We do not use straw or hay because it creates a mess in your yard. This service is typically done in the fall (September/October). Bare spots may need re-seeding at 20lbs per 1000 sq ft to catch up with the existing turf and is an additional cost, as requested. We will skip mowing the following week.

Core aeration is done on turf areas as a means of reducing turf compaction, reducing thatch buildup, improving the infiltration of water/nutrients, encouraging deeper roots, and creating an environment where grass seed can have direct contact with the soil.Thin spots get double aeration and the remainder of the turf one pass. 

Spring clean up, flowerbed weeding, flowerbed weed killer, flowerbed pre-emergent and mulch.

  Quoted amount is per visit for 7 visits from about February to February.  Includes initial soil test. This program renews automatically every year.  

• Early Spring: Traditional Pre-emergent crabgrass control with fertilizer to jump start the lawn in the spring as well as spot spraying weeds.  
• Late Spring: Second application of pre-emergent crabgrass control with fertilizer as well as spot spraying weeds.​  
• ​Early Summer: Honey bee safe Grub Control, registered with the EPA’s Reduced Risk Program. Pot Ash for disease resistance and drought tolerance. Includes spot spraying weeds and soil test.  
• Mid Summer: Organic Soil Conditioner which improves the health of all plants by providing Humic Acid, Kelp and an assortment of trace elements and micro-nutrients not found in common fertilizers. Includes spot spraying weeds.​  
• Early Fall: Fertilizer to encourage root growth and seed establishment. Includes spot spraying weeds.  
• ​Late Fall: Fall fertilizer to get lawn ready for the winter. Includes spot spraying weeds.  
• Winter:​ Apply needed lime and other mineral supplements determined by soil test. Includes spot spraying winter weeds.

 Quoted amount is per visit for 7 visits from about February to February.  Includes soil test. This program renews automatically every year.  

• Early Spring: Organic based fertilizer to get the lawn off to a great start. Low Rate Pre-emergent crabgrass control. Includes spot spraying weeds.  
• Late Spring: Organic fertilizer with micro-nutrients for color and vigor. Low Rate Pre-emergent crabgrass control. Includes spot spraying weeds. 
• ​Early Summer: Organic Soil Conditioner which improves the health of all plants by providing Humic Acids, Kelp, and an assortment of trace elements and micro-nutrients not found in common fertilizers. Honey bee safe Grub Control, registered with the EPA’s Reduced Risk Program. Includes spot spraying weeds.
• Mid Summer: Organic summer stress reducer which bio-activates both clay and sandy soils and increase organic matter in the soil. Includes spot spraying weeds.
• Early Fall: Organic fertilizer with bio-nutrients and to encourage root growth. Includes spot spraying weeds.
• ​Late Fall: Organic fertilizer to get lawn ready for the winter. Includes spot spraying weeds.
• Winter:​ Apply needed lime and other mineral supplements. Includes spot spaying weeds.

These are the recommended annual services. 12 payments starting in January.

Additional 3% discount with prepayment of 12-month contract.

32 Lawn Mowing
1 Spring Clean up
1 Flowerbed Weeding
1 Flowerbed Weed Killer
2 Flowerbed Pre-Emergent (Spring/Fall)
17 Flowerbed Weed Service Bi-weekly
2 Shrub Trimming up to 8'
2 Shrub Trimming 8'−15'
1 Fall Leaf Removal Service (2-3 visits)
1 Aeration & Overseed
1 Mulch
7 Lawn Fertilization/weed control Program (7 visits)
1 Crape Myrtle Pruning

Optional (additional cost)
28 Organic Mosquito Repellant Weekly (Get an additional 10% off with yearly contract!)
14 Organic Mosquito Repellant Bi-Weekly (Get an additional 10% off with yearly contract!)

2 Flowerbed fertilizer

Yearly contracts are from January through December and automatically renew each year. For yearly contracts, if Service is discontinued for any reason, payment is due for all completed services at the time Service is discontinued and any discounts listed above will be voided and the full amounts for the completed services will be charged. Yearly contract amounts can change if services change, or service prices change.

Selective branches – one visit.
 

Organic Mosquito, Gnat and Tick Spray Program: Every Other Week. Quoted amount is per application price when signing up for the full season. (April - 1st week of October) Applications are every two weeks, 14 applications. The mosquito spray is organic and will repel mosquitoes, gnats, fleas, spiders and more. It is not harmful to bees, butterflies, and earthworms.  

Includes 3 visits. Piled at curb if you are in the Town of Vienna, otherwise, removed (vacuumed up within 24 - 48 hours). Any leaves that fall after January 1st will be considered Spring Clean Up. This is billed after the 1st service. If service is accepted after November 20th will be only 2 visits, after Dec. 10th, there will be only 1 visit.  

 Installing sod in bare spots or whole lawn. 

Re-seeding bare spots at 20lbs per 1000 sq ft to catch up with the existing turf. We do not use straw or hay because it creates a mess in your yard. 

1-1,000+ shrubs, we can handle any planting job. 

Annual Planting 4'' pots. Includes deer netting.  

 Large shrubs and trees over 15', removing dead branches, stump removal and regular tree pruning.​ 

 ​Grinding stumps then leaving or removing debris upon request.

Pavers, Flagstone walkways, Steppingstones, retaining walls, firepits, patios, dry riverbeds, stones, boulders, gravel areas and more.

Michael's Lawn Service can help with your junk or debris removal needs such as debris/brush piles, Trash/junk, old exercise equipment or old furniture Cleaning out your garage, basement, or attic and need the items removed?

Planting, sketches/bubble drawing, transplanting, design & installation, Trees, shrubs, groundcover, stones, boulder and more!

Extending downspouts, French drains, dry riverbeds, dry wells, catch basins, wet yards and more
 

​Extend Underground. Dig 1ft deep by 1ft wide trench and extend downspout with 4'' corrugated drainpipe, includes wye cleanout.

Dig 1ft deep by 1ft wide trench and then line with 4'' Perforated Prefabricated French drainpipe. Cover with existing dirt.

Using river rock to create channel to redirect flow of water in your yard. 

To remedy areas with excessive standing water.

Installing catch basins to prevent standing water.

Holes in your yard, low spots in your yard, low spots along house foundation, house foundation settling.

Fixing grading in bumpy or poorly graded areas.

All your deer deterring needs to keep your flowers from becoming lunch.

You determine your trigger point for service and each time it snows that amount we render snow removal service. Snow Removal from driveway, walkway to front door and sidewalks. Includes ice melt. One visit.  If your driveway is blocked by plows with hard packed snow and ice we can remove this for an additional charge. We offer four snowfall ranges for removal:

1) 0.1"-2.9"

2) 3''-5.9''

3) 6''-8.9''

 Snow Removal 1 visit every 24 hours and/or at End of Storm Up to 11.9". Snow Removal from driveway, walkway to front door and sidewalks. Includes ice melt. One visit.  If your driveway is blocked by plows with hard packed snow and ice we can remove this for an additional charge. We off four snowfall ranges for removal:
1) 0.1"-2.9"
2) 3''-5.9''
3) 6''-8.9''

You Email as snow removal service is needed. This means you will be at the end of our list and will take the longest to be serviced. Snow Removal from driveway, walkway to front door and sidewalks. Includes ice melt. One visit.  If your driveway is blocked by plows with hard packed snow and ice we can remove this for an additional charge. We offer four snowfall ranges for removal
1) 0.1"-2.9"
2) 3''-5.9''
3) 6''-8.9''

Deicing Only, no removal, one application of ice-melt. Driveway, walkway to front door and sidewalks. We use calcium chloride ice melt when available.

We offer two Snowfall removal ranges and de-icing only service.

​Removal includes Plowing lot, shoveling sidewalks and ice melt. 

1) 1'-2.9''

2) 3''-5.9''

We offer per push service or seasonal rate option which includes 15 visits and a discounted rated for any visits past 15 service. Northern Virginia on average has 15 snow events and has on average 22'' of snow fall.

No job is too wild or big for Michael's Lawn Service, tell us your idea and we'll see what we can do!