Garden Soon provides lawn care in Big Beaver, Beaver County — $320–$480/year for most residential lots. Clay loam with occasional shale substrate on elevated sections — drainage varies considerably depending on where a property sits. That's why getting soil chemistry right before the fertilization schedule matters here.
It usually starts the same way: you notice the dandelions first, then you realize the crabgrass from last summer came back thicker than ever, and now there's a bare patch by the driveway that just won't fill in no matter how much seed you throw at it. Maybe you grabbed a bag of Scotts from the hardware store in April and spread it yourself, but by July the lawn looked the same — patchy, weedy, and honestly a little embarrassing compared to the neighbor's yard. The thing is, it's not that you didn't try. It's that the bag doesn't tell you that the pre-emergent you applied was three weeks too late, or that your soil is acidic enough that the fertilizer you put down couldn't even be absorbed by the grass roots. A lot of people figure this out after two or three seasons of doing it themselves, spending money each year, and watching the lawn stay stubbornly thin. That's usually the point where someone calls us — not because they gave up, but because they want someone who can actually explain why the lawn isn't responding.
For Big Beaver specifically: clay loam with occasional shale substrate on elevated sections — drainage varies considerably depending on where a property sits. Some lots have reasonable topsoil depth while others hit hard clay within a few inches, particularly on cut-and-fill slopes.
The standard program covers four to six applications across the growing season. That includes pre-emergent crabgrass control in early spring with starter fertilizer, a late-spring broadleaf weed treatment targeting dandelions, clover, plantain, and ground ivy, preventative grub control in mid-summer, and a fall winterizer application with elevated potassium to harden roots before winter. Lime applications are available when a soil pH test shows the need. Core aeration and overseeding are available as an add-on service and are scheduled separately in late summer. Bed weed control and mulch are not part of the lawn program.
Before: the typical lawn we see on a first visit has a few things in common — thin turf with visible soil in traffic areas, crabgrass or broadleaf weeds taking up real estate, compacted clay that sheds water instead of absorbing it, and often an acidic pH that's been quietly working against every bag of fertilizer the homeowner has applied. It's not neglect, it's usually just a soil problem that compounds over time. During: across the program year we're correcting the soil chemistry, blocking weed pressure at the germination stage, feeding the turf in timed intervals so it builds density, protecting the root system from grubs, and opening the soil up through aeration so roots can actually penetrate the clay. After: at twelve months in, most lawns are noticeably denser and the weed population drops significantly. We'll be direct though — if you're starting with severely thin turf, bare patches, or soil pH well below 6.0, year one is mostly stabilization and correction. The lawn that makes you stop and look at it when you pull in the driveway is usually a second or third season result.
The standard four-application program runs $320 to $480 per year for an average residential lot in the 5,000 to 8,000 square foot range — that covers pre-emergent, broadleaf weed control, grub prevention, and a fall winterizer. Larger properties at 10,000 square feet and above are priced at $520 to $720 annually. Individual one-time applications, if you only need a single treatment, are $75 to $115 per visit. Core aeration with overseeding is an add-on service priced at $175 to $350 depending on lot size — this is scheduled as a separate visit in late summer. Lime applications run $85 to $150 per treatment and are recommended when a soil test shows pH below 6.0. The program does not include ornamental bed weed control, mulch installation, or irrigation service. Pricing is based on measured lot size, not a flat rate, so we can give you an exact number before you commit to anything.
Yes — Garden Soon provides lawn care in Big Beaver and throughout our service area. Call (724) 201-9484 or use the contact form to confirm your address and schedule.
Rolling to moderately hilly with a rural character. Larger lot sizes mean more linear footage to mow. Some properties have areas that drain toward seasonal wet spots, and mowing timing needs to account for ground conditions after rain. We adjust our equipment and approach based on what's actually there.
Weed control results show up in one to two weeks — you'll see the broadleaf weeds yellowing and wilting within that window. Fertilizer response in terms of color and density takes two to four weeks depending on weather and soil conditions. If the soil pH is off when we start, the first season is often about correction more than dramatic visible improvement, and the bigger results tend to show up in year two.
Keep pets off the treated area until the application has dried completely, which is typically one to two hours after we leave. Once dry, the lawn is safe for normal pet activity. We use products that are registered for residential use and applied at label rates. If you have a dog that likes to chew grass or spend a lot of time low to the ground, let us know and we can discuss the specific products in your program.
Yes, grub control is part of the standard program and it's one of the most important applications we make. We apply a preventative grub control product in mid-June to early July, which is before the eggs hatch and the larvae start feeding on root systems in August. If you've already got grub damage showing up as brown patches in late summer, we can apply a curative treatment, though preventative is more effective and less expensive than trying to correct active damage.
Most customers who run our lawn care program also use at least one of these services in Big Beaver — they address different parts of the same property:
Weekly or biweekly mowing with edge trimming and blowdown. We cut at the right height for cool-season turf and adjust for growth rate.
One-time reclamation for neglected or jungle properties. We bring equipment rated for heavy material and haul everything out.
Spring and fall cleanup — leaf removal, debris, bed edging, ornamental cutbacks, and disposal.
Family- and pet-safe perimeter spray applied around the home exterior — foundation band, entry points, and window frames.
Vegetable garden design, site assessment, planting plans, and seasonal coaching.
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