Professional Lawn Care Services in Arlington Heights, IL

When it comes to keeping water away from your house, the best thing you can do is to redirect it away. The overall goal is to create a way for the water to continuously flow away from the house. This creates positive drainage where your home needs it most, close to the house. Sometimes grading alone will not work, so our team of professionals at Tommy Pollina Landscape has extensive experience installing drainage systems. Drainage systems also factor in when grading alone will not solve the problems caused by water retention. You may have to consider installing drainage systems like: Surface Drains Underground Drain Tile French Drains Connections To Municipal Drainage Systems (where allowable) Sump Pump Discharge

Brick and stone can be used to create various hardscape features, including: Patios Walkways and pathways Retaining walls Garden borders and edging Driveways Outdoor fireplaces and fire pits Steps and stairways Columns and pillars

Landscape maintenance involves the ongoing care and upkeep of outdoor spaces to ensure their health, beauty, and functionality. It includes tasks such as mowing, watering, pruning, weeding, fertilizing, and pest control.

Essential landscape maintenance tasks include: Mowing grass to an appropriate height Watering plants and lawn as needed Pruning trees, shrubs, and flowers to maintain shape and promote growth Removing weeds from planting beds and other areas Fertilizing plants to provide essential nutrients Mulching to retain moisture and suppress weeds Inspecting for pests and diseases and applying control measures as necessary Cleaning up leaves, debris, and litter Monitoring irrigation systems for leaks or malfunctions Seasonal tasks such as aerating, overseeding, and winterizing plants

Lawn mowing frequency depends on factors such as grass type, growth rate, and weather conditions. In general, most lawns benefit from mowing once per week during the growing season. Adjust mowing frequency based on grass height and growth rate to maintain an optimal height for healthy turf.