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02 Sep

LL Niño – Don’t call it a comeback

Lawn-Mat Lawn Care Services Gnome

LL Niño, or as some call it El Niño, is the big boy rainy brother of La La Niña, commonly referred to as simply La Niña.

This is a weather pattern known for it’s intense rain, just like we had this past Spring. We filled up Lake Travis and had the Memorial Day floods in Austin, Part II.

Summer came hard and heavy and hot. No rain, well not much, but now, now it just as well may be time.

“Don’t call it a comeback, I’ve been here for years!”

Enter LL Niño, bring it on. Show me what you got!

25 Aug

Morales Development Bi-Monthly Service – $50 Monthly Special

Morales Development Bi-Monthly Lawn Care Service – $50 Monthly Special

Mowing * Trimming * Blowing Off Walkways

2x, yes, 2 time, twice a month scheduled service, for the low low price of $40.

Offer Expires May 1, 2015

http://www.moralesdevelopment.com

Gardens at Covered Bridge Condos

Austin, TX 78735


28 Feb

Brodie Heights Bi-Monthly Service – $32 Monthly Special With Advance Season Payment

Brodie Heights Condos Bi-Monthly Lawn Care Service – $32 Monthly Special With Advance Season Payment

Mowing * Trimming * Pulling Weeds (*upon initial service) * Blowing Off Walkways

* Habitual weeds should be serviced by regular service, like Weedman

2x, yes, 2 time, twice a month scheduled service, for the low low price of $32 (With Advance Season Payment, all others subject to $36 a month).

Offer Expires March 31, 2014

Brodie Heights Condominiums
9201 Brodie Lane
Austin, TX 78748
PH: (512) 280-6797
FX: (512) 291-0841


18 Feb

Your Lawn Needs Rehab – Organic Fertilizer

Is your lawn on chemical fertilizer? Then your lawn is chemically dependent. It is time to get your lawn into rehab!

It is the season, now is the time to add compost, soils, and organic fertilizer to your lawn, these are our preferred organic fertilizers.

We Support Organic Fertilizer

We can recommend an expert to come out to your lawn and give you an estimate on what it would take to get your lawn off of these chemicals. Contact Us Now!

18 Feb

Lawn Aeration Services Schedule

Schedule Your Core Lawn Aeration Services Today

Beautiful yards are created by providing the best growing conditions based on a solid foundation of inputs such as fertilizers, water, seed and control products, when necessary. Core aeration – which can be performed in the spring or fall – improves your lawn’s health and beauty, optimizes root development and reduces thatch and associated problems. It also deepens your lawn’s root system for greater resistance to disease, insects, drought and heat stress, improves drainage and improves air, fertilizer, water movement. It can also help reduce water usage. Overseeding is often performed in conjunction with core aeration. Typically, the charge is between $45 and $75. Contact us today if you would like for us to perform this service on your lawn.

14 Oct

Rain Delays

We will always try to come perform services as scheduled, but these dates may slide around to accommodate different dates such as, holidays, vacation, weekends (Sundays), rain delays, and long months (so to fit in a bi-monthly schedule).

Currently, rain is affecting the Austin area, so this puts schedules off and pushes others back as well. Sometimes this can result in over a week of delay. We apologize for any inconveniences, but we sure do need the rain!

10 Oct

A Letter From Our C.E.Mow

A NOTE FROM THE LAWNBOY (just for fun!)

Hello,
 
I’m Lawn-Mat, that’s right, Lawn-Mat, it’s what my parents named me when just a wee kido.
They named me that because I used to push my little plastic mower all of the house, mowing our green shag carpet, I was the man! I really thought that I was mowing.
 
When I got a little older I would rake that shag carpet. Remember those days? When you actually had rakes to rake indoor carpet? Yep, I did it, loved it!! I was a mowing raking fool!
When I got old enough, maybe 6, I could start and push my own mower. There I was a mowin’! Barefoot and all.
 
So my parent’s renamed my Lawn-Mat. I go by that, have for years. Legally had it changed. I still love it, mowing and raking. You need your lawn mowed, raked, swept up and blown, I or my guys will do it for you, we really love it!
 
My buddies and I would mow all of the lawns in the neighborhood. Heck it even put me through college. I thought I college degree could help me, but I’m back, back to mowin’ lawns, the thing I love, why did I ever leave you, my trusty lawn mowing machine?!? Never again, I’m back!!
 
You think that it’s hot out there, but we think it feels just right! Call us crazy, but when you love something you love it.
 
So let us mow and maintain your lawn for you, we’ll do it and we’ll do it right!
 
Oh yeah, and we now take safety seriously, we wear shoes and protective devices, heck even safety glasses, but always earbuds in my ears to play some good tunes while I work.
No lawn is too big or too small. Although, some may be too far, we specialize in South and Southwest Austin lawncare and maintenance.
 
Small lawns can be done for $25. Average lawns for $35. And most lawns and extras for $45.
 
Thanks for your consideration, just let me mow, it’s all I wanna do!! Let me do it for you!
 
Lawn-Mat-C.E.Mow (Chief Operating Mower)

30 Sep

Troy-Bilt 723EX Series New Mower

Troy-Bilt TB230 190-cc 21-in Self-Propelled Front Wheel Drive 3 in 1 Gas Push Lawn Mower with Briggs &
Stratton Engine

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Briggs & Stratton Push mower

TB230 TriAction® 21″ High Wheel Self-Propelled Mower

07 Jul

Drought Tolerant Turf Types

Keep Austin Mowed

The following turf types are listed from the most to the least drought tolerant:

Buffalo grass is a native prairie grass which reaches a maximum height of 6 inches and can be left unmown. Buffalo grass generally requires full sun, but some of the newer varieties such as Prairie and 609 Buffalograss have improved shade tolerance (as little as 4 hours of sun per day). These varieties are available as sod, and exhibit a darker green color.

Bermuda grass is the most commonly used drought-tolerant grass in Texas. It is available as seed or sod and requires full sun. Tifway and Texturf 10 varieties have improved qualities.

Zoysia grass is a slow-growing grass for full sun to partial shade. It is available as sod. Belair or Myer Z-52 are good varieties for residential use. Zoysia may have special mowing needs, such as a reel-type mower.

St. Augustine grass is best for use in shady spots. It has poor drought and freeze tolerance. It is available only as sod, and if grown in full sun has the highest water needs of the grasses listed here.

27 Mar

Now Is The Time To Aerate

Core Lawn Aeration

Beautiful yards are created by providing the best growing conditions based on a solid foundation of inputs such as fertilizers, water, seed and control products, when necessary. Core aeration – which can be performed in the spring or fall – improves your lawn’s health and beauty, optimizes root development and reduces thatch and associated problems. It also deepens your lawn’s root system for greater resistance to disease, insects, drought and heat stress, improves drainage and improves air, fertilizer, water movement. It can also help reduce water usage. Overseeding is often performed in conjunction with core aeration. Typically, the charge is between $45 and $75. Contact us today if you would like for us to perform this service on your lawn.

23 Mar

Start of Season Service Charge May Apply to New and Existing Customers

Start of Season Service Charge May Apply to New and Existing Customers

Lawns that require special attention since the end of the regular season and the start of the regular mowing season, either new or existing customer, may be subject to an addition service charge to cover the expense in time to get the yard back in to shape. If you think that you might be charged, please Contact Us.

15 Feb

Don’t Buy A Lawn Mower, Let Us Use Our Mowers

Don’t Buy A Lawn Mower, Let Us Use Our Mowers

There is no need, weather you own or rent. A mower is expensive and lot’s of maintenance. Heck, you can run one into the ground, but that wouldn’t be nice. Also, what about all of your time, that has to count for something… Let us use our mowers and you can kick back and enjoy a cold one.

11 Jan

Enclave at Westgate Bi-Monthly Service – $50 Monthly Special

Enclave at Westgate – Cottage Craft Bi-Monthly Lawn Care Service – $50 Monthly Special

Mowing * Trimming * Blowing Off Walkways

2x, yes, 2 time, twice a month service, for the low low price of $50.

Offer Expires May 1, 2013

Enclave at Westgate – Cottage Craft
Sea Jay Drive
Austin, TX 78745


01 Jun

Trip Fuel Charge

Here at Lawn-Mat Lawncare Services we have never had to charge any sort of trip charge for time or fuel for reasonable distances. However, with the looming $5 a gallon gas again, it is a must. The high cost of fuel is cutting deep into our livelihood, as gasoline is at the core of our expenses, gasoline to power the mower, gasoline/oil mixture to power both the line trimmer and blower. And gasoline to power our vehicles to get us to the site. A minimal charge may be charged when any lawn is considered outside of our normal South Austin territory or in excess of 10 miles. Charges are subject to change or may not even apply. If you think that you might be charged for trip/fuel, please Contact Us.

23 May

Troy-Bilt 550EX Series New Mower

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Briggs & Stratton Push mower

22 May

The Gardens at Covered Bridge Bi-Monthly Service – $40 Monthly Special

Gardens at Covered Bridge Condos Bi-Monthly Lawn Care Service – $40 Monthly Special

Mowing * Trimming * Blowing Off Walkways

2x, yes, 2 time, twice a month scheduled service, for the low low price of $40.

Offer Expires May 1, 2012

Gardens at Covered Bridge Condos

Austin, TX 78735


04 May

Aviara Bi-Monthly Service – $64-$78 Monthly Special

Aviara Austin Homes – Meritage Homes Bi-Monthly Lawn Care Service – $64-$78 Monthly Special

Mowing * Trimming * Blowing Off Walkways

2x, yes, 2 time, twice a month service, for the low low price of $64 – $78.

Offer Expires May 1, 2012

Aviara Austin Homes – Meritage Homes
7320 Highland Bluff Cove
Austin, TX 78735
PH: (512) 280-6797
FX: (512) 291-0841


01 Apr

Fertilize Weed and Feed

When to Feed Your Lawn

The most important thing you can do for your lawn is to feed it. A well-fed lawn is healthier, which means it has a better root system to combat heat, cold, drought, mowing, foot traffic and other stresses. While feeding your lawn once a year will improve its condition, feeding it four times a year will make it even healthier. If you put your lawn on the regular feeding schedule outlined below, it will look lush and green, and your neighbors will turn green with envy.

Early Spring (February – April)

Lawns wake up hungry in the spring. Feeding your lawn in the spring strengthens roots and gets it off to a good start before the heavy growing season. If you had crabgrass last year, apply a combination fertilizer with a pre-emergent to control it.

Late Spring (April – June)

Spring is lunch time for lawns. Your grass is busy and using up stored energy. That’s why you want to supply the lawn with a feeding designed for this time of year. Unfortunately, broadleaf weeds are actively growing, too. Hit them and feed your lawn with a combination of fertilizer with broadleaf weed control (a “weed-n-feed”).

» Find out more about Scotts Weed-n-Feed products

Summer (June – August)

Summer is tough on grass. Heat, drought, foot traffic, and insects stress it out. Feeding your lawn in the summer protects and strengthens it against these problems. Lawns in warm-season grass areas should be fed over the summer months as they grow steadily from spring to fall. If you see insects in your grass, use a feeding product that also contains insect control, such as Scotts® Turf Builder® with SummerGuard®.

Fall (September – November)

Fall brings back ideal conditions for your lawn. Cool nights, ample rainfall and morning dew are just about as good as it gets for grass. Now the lawn is ready to grow again, and is looking for the nutrients it needs to recover from summer damage. Some experts will say this is the single most important lawn feeding of the year. Apply your final feeding right before the winter months, when grass is prepping for a winter nap. This will strengthen roots and increase nitrogen storage for an early spring green up and a healthier lawn next year. Following a general program like this one should improve your lawn. For a more specific plan for your lawn, build your very own program at our Annual Lawn Care Program Builder

20 Mar

Watering It Is Easier and Cheaper Than Weeding

Watering, it is both easier and less expensive than weed-eating and mowing your lawn every 10 days to keep up with the enormous amount of growth. So many beautiful St. Augustine lawns in Austin died last year due to not getting enough water. But now they require much more mowing than a traditional grass lawn would be needed. Hence, it is both easier and cheaper to water existing lawns, than to lose them to weeds.

05 Mar

Now Accepting New Bi-Monthly Customers

Due to the extreme recent demand for lawn maintenance in Austin, we are now only accepting customers who plan on setting up an account for regularly scheduled maintenance. the following plans are offered, 10 day, 15 day, and 30 day mowing cycle.

Still No contracts, this is just setting up a payment plan on an agreement and hand-shake.

04 Mar

Helping Hands

Here at Lawn-Mat Lawn Care Services we are dedicated to earning your long-term business. If you would like to reduce the total cost of your lawn and help us perform the work, then that will be duly noted and considered. Many times, we will gladly accept this offer of a helping hand and with a little help from my friends we can spend time working together as a team to accomplish the goal of getting your lawn into shape, with a discount to your for your sweat equity. Contact us today if this sounds like something that you would like to do.

Sometimes this is the best way to go for you, as Top Gunn Rentals is one of the only places in Austin that rents residential lawn mowers. They charge $30 (plus tax) by the day. And they are mostly always rented. If you would like to rent equipment from us, please Contact Us.

22 Feb

Free Bulk Metal Recycling Haul Away

Can’t wait for City of Austin Bulk Collection, Contact Us.

 

Free Bulk Metal Recycling Haul Away Program is provided to our customers. If you have metal that you would like for me to take away just tell me when I am there or I can pick it up at our next scheduled mowing. Or Contact Us and we can make a special trip.

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • BBQ Pit
  • Hot Water Heater
  • And Other Metal

Aw, shucks, just missed the bi-annual City of Austin Bulk Collection, Contact Us.

 

If the job is too large or you need scheduled or regular pick up, then contact Smiley’s Recycling & Resale and on Facebook, is they are the nicest folks over there. Typically pick up on the same day, and sometimes free or a $30 pickup fee.

We both make sure that all metals are professionally recycled: CMS Metals

21 Feb

Weeds Need Eating

Despite the drought of last Summer and possible drought of 2012, although we have had some great Winter rains. Your lawn may have looked dead last year, brown, dried up turned to dust, blown away hay stray. But now you go out side and it is a forest of green. Yah, you have a lawn again, it’s green! This may not necessarily mean that you have grass or not, but either way it will still need to be mowed.

If your rebounded lawn is mostly weeds or not, Weeds Need Eating, too! We can come out and weed-eat with a line trimmer, but mostly just mow as these weeds will need to be mowed as a previous lawn would need to be mowed, maybe even sooner as they may grow faster than traditional yard type of grass. Please contact us today to schedule and appointment.