HLS uses several products for fertilization and weed control in common areas, both pre- and post-emergent. These products are mixed with water and applied exclusively to the turf. All HLS technicians are certified by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) and adhere to all state and federal regulations. After the products are applied, it takes approximately two hours for the treated area to dry, during which time it is not safe to walk on the turf. Once dry, the products are absorbed into the plants, leaving no residual chemicals on the leaves. This application method is safe since the mixture consists of 90% water and only 10% chemical, making it an environmentally friendly procedure. HLS also posts notices near the property prior to application, notifies the homeowners’ association (HOA) a week in advance, and posts a notice after the application has been completed.

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• Year-Round Services
  • Weekly service of trash cans and dog stations
  • Debris (trash and branches) pickup, as needed
  • Storm damage cleaning, as needed
  • Dead animal pick-up and removal from the common areas, as needed
• Seasonal Services (typically April-November)
  • IMP monitoring of insect activity as needed, spray as needed
  • Weekly T&M watering of newly installed summer flowers, last fall installed plants, and any trees as needed
  • Homeowner lawn mowing services are provided when requested by the HOA due to covenant violation
• March Services:
  • Spring cleanup
  • Bed edging
  • Mulch
  • Snow stake removal
  • End of the snow season: turf damage repairs and winter debris pick up
• April Services:
  • Maintenance visits, including mowing, weeding beds, and trash pickup
• May Services:
  • Maintenance visits, including: mowing, weeding beds, and trash pickup
  • First turf application
  • Prune shrubs and trees as needed
  • Installation of approved annuals
• June Services:
  • Maintenance visits, including: mowing, weeding beds, and trash pickup
  • Continue pruning shrubs and trees as needed
  • The second turf application will occur in early June, depending on the weather