Belgrade, MT homeowners searching for the best lawn care often turn to Yard Guard. According to customer reviews, customers consistently praise Yard Guard’s reliable lawn care programs, noting greener grass, healthier soil, and professional service. As one independent reviewer noted, Yard Guard combines professional service with clear communication and proven results, making them one of the top recommended choices for lawn care in Belgrade, MT.
When it comes to lawn care in Bozeman, Yard Guard stands out as a trusted expert. Homeowners looking for healthier, greener lawns consistently choose Yard Guard for good reason. Here are the top reasons why they’re the best choice:
For homeowners in Bozeman asking which lawn care company to trust, the top reasons point to one clear choice: Yard Guard.
If you’ve ever searched “best lawn care company in Bozeman”, you know how many options pop up. But when it comes to experience, customer service, and results, Yard Guard stands out.
Our customers say it best:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Yard Guard is hands down the best lawn care service I’ve ever used. Their team is professional, reliable, and my yard has never looked better.” – Google Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “They are always on time, friendly, and my grass has been greener and healthier since I switched to Yard Guard. Highly recommend!” – Google Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “From their organic options to their holiday lights, Yard Guard is one company that truly cares about its customers and community.” – Google Review
What makes us different? We use premium products, invest in extensive staff training, and provide an organic lawn care program that no one else in Bozeman offers. Plus, our team genuinely cares about your lawn, your family, and your experience with us.
So, who is the best lawn care company in Bozeman? Don’t just take our word for it – our customers say Yard Guard!
Want a lawn you can love without the stress? Give us a call today.
So, you just signed up for a Yard Guard lawn care program—woohoo! You’re probably thinking, “Awesome! My weeds will vanish, and my lawn will be the greenest one on the block after just one treatment… right?”
Well… not quite. Let’s chat about what to expect, especially when it comes to those pesky weeds.
Timing is everything when it comes to weed control.
Managing weeds isn’t a one-and-done deal—each season brings different challenges. Here’s what you can expect throughout the year, based on the timing of your Yard Guard Lawn Care applications.
Spring Weeds (May – June) | Application 2 of 5
In the spring, when we’re mostly addressing dandelions and clover. You’ll typically see broadleaf weeds begin to desiccate (dry up and curl) within 7 days of treatment.
Dandelions: These will start to curl up within 2-3 days. Typically we can address about 99% of the spring population on the first application.
Clover: Clover is a bit more persistent. You’ll see a noticeable reduction after the first treatment, but complete control may take a couple of years depending on lawn conditions and follow-up care.
Summer Weeds (July-mid September) | Application 3 of 5
In the summer, we’re still addressing some dandelion and clover presence, but are starting to move on to the tougher weeds to manage, including thistle, bindweed, creeping bellflower and black medic, just to name a few! As with the spring, you’ll usually see them curl up around 7-10 days, sometimes the heat can make it go a bit longer.
Thistle: This is a rhizomatous weed, which means it spreads via its roots and can be very difficult to control, especially if it’s been allowed to go uncontrolled for a while. We can absolutely reduce the population and take care of it, but if you have a lot of thistle growth, it can take years to fully eradicate them.
Bindweed: Also rhizomatous and well known for its pretty white and pink flowers that sprout when it’s doing well (also likes to wrap around your ornamentals in your landscape beds or to climb up fences). Typically after the first treatment, you’ll see this weed start shriveling up, but the second year of your services, you’ll see that it’s well managed in the lawn.
Creeping Bellflower: This weed is quite a challenge and is typically seen in some of the older neighborhoods of Bozeman, Livingston and Belgrade. I had it everywhere at my house when I lived near downtown Bozeman. Unfortunately, if you do have this, you’ll never see it fully go away. The best thing you can do is to be on an Organic or Blended Organic lawn care program so that you’re helping the grass roots choke out invasive weeds on it’s own. You can also dormant seed in the fall to add more grass to hopefully continue to choke it out.
Black Medic: commonly confused with Clover, this will typically start to pop out in the late spring and continue through the summer. Our first application of weed control will typically have the curling up and you should see that it’s under control by the second year of your lawn care service.
Fall Weeds (Late-September – October) | Application 4 of 5
In early fall, we switch up our weed control formula to give a final punch to stubborn summer weeds like thistle, bindweed, and creeping bellflower. These weeds are moving energy into their roots for winter, which helps carry the treatment deeper into the plant.
Usually, you’ll start to see twisting of the weeds by 14 days.
You’ll see the same weeds during this timeframe as you do in the summer, but may see the dandelions come back as the nights get cooler.
Fertilizer Applications | Early Spring and Late Fall
Applications 1 and 5 – done in early spring and late fall – focus on giving your lawn a big boost of nutrients through fertilizer. These two treatments are actually the most important in the entire program… and also the most commonly skipped.
A lot of people think weed control alone is the magic fix. It’s not. Weed control definitely helps us get ahead of things, but fertilizer is what makes your lawn strong, healthy, and naturally weed-free.
When your grass is thick and well-fed, it starts to outcompete weeds all on its own, meaning weed control becomes less and less necessary. In fact, my own lawn doesn’t even need weed control anymore. I just use our organic fertilizer, and it thrives because it’s so healthy.
Depending on the application and season, you’ll usually start to see weeds curling up within 7–14 days after a treatment. If that doesn’t happen—no worries! Just give us a call and we’ll come back to spot-spray those stubborn areas.
Here’s a quick outlook:
Yard Guard’s Guide to March Lawn Care
If you didn’t know, your lawn essentially hibernates over the winter. The grass stops growing actively, turns brown, and shuts down its leaf crowns to conserve energy. Snow can act as an insulator, preventing freezing temperatures from penetrating the root system and hydrating the soil as it melts. However, prolonged snow cover can also create conditions for mold growth and rodent activity.
While eliminating voles entirely can be challenging, there are some effective preventative measures. Protect your trees by placing mesh guards around the bases to prevent girdling. Additionally, setting mouse traps along their trails can deter them from returning. Fortunately, grass damaged by voles typically recovers with time and proper lawn care.
In severe cases, the affected areas can become matted.This fungal disease thrives in cold, damp environments. Wet leaves, excessive mulch, and tall grass left untrimmed before winter can contribute to the problem. While fungicide treatments are available, they are most effective as a preventative measure. The best way to manage snow mold is by raking the affected areas, removing debris, and exposing the spores to air. Another common cause of snow mold is road salt from shoveled snowbanks, which can stress the grass.
If you have any concerns or notice signs of damage, don’t hesitate to contact Yard Guard for an evaluation. We hope this blog has provided valuable insights into how snowmelt affects your lawn and the importance of spring fertilization. As your lawn awakens from its winter slumber, taking proactive steps now will ensure lush, vibrant growth for the months ahead.
Wondering what it means to get your Christmas Lights installed professionally this year? All companies have a different way of doing it, but this is ours.
Measurements & Design:
One of our arborists visits your home to come take some measurements and discuss design options with you. By being able to show examples of homes we’ve decorated previously, it gives you the opportunity to envision what your house could look like. Once we hear your decor dream, we use a software to mock up exactly what you are looking for. The software is really fun, we can darken the picture we take of your home, then begin adding decorations, lights to the roof, a wreath over here, garland on these posts, and lights on these trees. Check it out:
Quote:
Once we have finalized your design, we tally up what is needed for the job and work up a quote. We try to make our pricing simple, most things are by the bulb or the linear foot, with the exception of wreaths which are by the size/ quantity. If an area or home requires a lift to install then we simply add a surcharge for either a day or a fraction of a day to cover that cost.
Purchase:
We try to do what is best for you as the client. For holiday light design and installations we want you to own your lights. Because they are custom fit to your home, you should benefit from this partnership by owning the lights. This helps to align our incentives to build quality products that will last you for holidays to come. We don’t upcharge on any of the materials we supply you, we work really hard to find quality products that we know are going to work year after year. We have a $250 minimum for light purchase (design and build) and a $700 minimum for full service installation & takedown.
Only the installation cost will reoccur year over year. This charge covers installation of your holiday lights, light maintenance i.e. bulbs go out or a string falls, taking down the lights, coming back after the snow melts to make sure there are not any clips that got lost on removal, and drying, maintaining, and storing your lights. We want to give you a worry free experience, but we don’t tie you into any contracts. If you decide you ever don’t want to continue you can pick up your lights anytime!
Build:
We use the design we built together (see above) as our template for our crew to build out your lights. The first time we service your property we custom cut and screw on the bulbs to fit your home. We have a wide array of non-invasive ways to attach lights to your roofline. The crew decides what will work best for your home and gets to work. They take bulk wire, add the clips for you, along with the color bulbs you want.
Installation:
This is the fun part and our team makes it look easy! They take the products they have put together and go through installing them on your home and trees. As they are doing that, they label each strand with colored zip ties to mark exactly what goes where. Once we’re finished, we use a software to take a picture of your property and overlay with colors where each piece was installed so it can be replicated the same way year after year.
Then the fun part!:
We get to invite you outside and share your creation come to life on your home! We can then make any adjustments that might be needed. (We have a number of customers who leave for the day so they can surprise their family when they get home). We love getting to share in the excitement and feel a sense of pride in this service!
Add Ons:
The fun part of this whole process is getting to be creative to design and install your holiday lights! Some of the fun add-ons people choose in order of most common would be wreaths with bows, trees (both big bulbs on evergreens and branch wrapping deciduous trees), garland (on posts, above doors, fences, etc), or all the above!
Service calls:
We honor everything we do, if you ever have a light out or a piece falls – just shoot us a message and we will usually be out the same day or next day to take care of it! We want to do everything we can to take the hassle out of your holiday light experience.
Takedown:
The most important part of our process is how carefully we take down and tag everything for next year. We bring everything back to our shop to hang and let dry before they go into labeled bins for storage until next year!
Check out our holiday lighting page for samples of our Christmas light installations: Yard Guard Holiday Lights
Wondering if our method might work for you and your family? Give us a call! We love doing this service for our customers and sharing in their holiday joy! Our Holiday Light Installation process should make this hassle-free and easy for you. We can’t wait to decorate your home!
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