Fresh Cut Pros Blog

 Do You Really Need to Dethatch Your Lawn? We get this question all the time: “Can I get a quote for dethatching?” And the answer is—it depends. While dethatching can be helpful under certain conditions, in many cases, the real problem isn’t excess thatch—it’s a thin lawn that needs a different approach entirely. What Is Thatch? Thatch is the layer of organic material —mostly dead and decaying grass stems and roots—sitting between your green turf and the soil. A small amount of thatch (under 1/2 inch) is totally normal and can actually help retain moisture and insulate roots. However, if it builds up beyond about 3/4 to 1 inch , it can block nutrients, water, and air from reaching the soil. That’s when it becomes a problem. You can test your thatch level by removing a small wedge of turf. If you see a dense brown layer between the grass and the soil that’s over 1/2 inch thick, you may benefit from dethatching. When Dethatching Is Actually Needed Dethatching is most useful when ...

Why Our Prices Make Sense (And Why We’re Worth It) One of the most common questions we get is: “Why is your price higher than the guy down the street?” Or: “I’ve got someone who can do it cheaper.”   We get it—and to be clear, we don’t want to be expensive just for the sake of it. Our goal at Fresh Cut Pros is simple: strengthen the Joliet area community through honest, high-quality lawn service that starts from the inside out. It Starts With Our People We’re building a real business—one that provides upward mobility, competitive wages, and benefits for our employees. This matters. It keeps the best people on your property, doing great work, week after week. When we take care of our team and our clients, we’re investing in the neighborhoods we live in too. This is dirty work—lawn care and landscaping aren’t glamorous. That’s why we provide a full uniform service. Each crew member gets 11 clean uniforms rotated weekly and stored in their own locker—so they ...

How Much Does Lawn Care Cost in the Joliet Area?  One of the most common questions we get is: How much does lawn care actually cost in the Chicago suburb of Joliet? The answer depends on the size of your lawn, the services you need, and how often you want them—but we’re here to break it down. Did you know around 60% of American homeowners hire professional help for lawn care? You’re not alone—and you’re not lazy. People are busy, and your time is valuable. At Fresh Cut Pros, we offer a range of services priced based on the square footage of your property. We use satellite imagery and local knowledge of neighborhoods across Joliet, Shorewood, Plainfield, Minooka, and Channahon to get accurate measurement Standard Lawn Care Pricing Weekly Lawn Mowing Starts around $50 per week for most average residential lawns in the Joliet area. Fertilization & Weed Control Roughly $70–$80 per application, with 6 applications per season. Includes pre-emergent, weed control, and fertilizer ...

Why Our Lawn Care Programs Are Built for Busy Families Who Expect More If you're like most suburban families in the Chicago area, you’ve got a lot on your plate. Between work, kids, sports, and everything else life throws your way, the last thing you want to worry about is whether the lawn got mowed—or if the company you hired actually showed up. Find out why over 600+ families in the Joliet area trusted us with their lawn last year. That’s exactly why we built our lawn care programs: to take one more thing off your plate and make your lawn look great. One Program, Total Coverage Our lawn care programs are designed to do it all, so you don’t have to. No more calling three companies. No more no-shows. We’ve made lawn care work. Our most popular options include: ·          Fresh Care: Weekly mowing, fertilization, and weed control. Great for keeping things tidy and green without the fuss. ·          Fresh Care PLUS...

What Month Should You Start Watering and Fertilizing Your Lawn in the Chicago Suburbs? If you’re wondering when to start watering and fertilizing your lawn, the simple answer for those of us in the Chicagoland suburbs is: March or April. Timing Fertilization & Weed Control in the Midwest In this part of the Midwest, soil temperatures in early spring start climbing toward 55°F, which is the ideal time to apply pre-emergent weed control. Pre-emergents, like Prodiamine, help prevent stubborn annual weeds like crabgrass before they even sprout. This is also a perfect time to apply a balanced fertilizer to help your lawn green up after winter. If you're grabbing something from a big box store, most early-season fertilizers come blended with pre-emergent to make things easy. First Mowings & Seasonal Transitions Your lawn will likely need its first mowings by mid-April, especially in areas like Joliet, Plainfield, Shorewood, and Minooka—although this timing can shift earlier depen...