Hiring a lawn care service might cost less than you think, and the pleasure of coming home to a well-tended yard is priceless. Use the following list as a guide when planning with your lawn care professional:

- Mow lawn.
- Mulch grass clippings into lawn.
- Remove and dispose of grass clippings.
- Rake leaves.
- Clear fallen branches and debris.
- Fertilize lawn and plants.
- Aerate lawn.
- Edge garden and grass areas.
- Prune bushes and shrubs.
- Control and remove weeds.
- Spread mulch and wood chips.
- Thatch grass.
- Water garden and lawn.
- Remove small dead trees and shrubs.
-- Tips courtesy of HomeAdvisor.com