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End of Summer Yard Maintenance

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End of Summer Yard Maintenance

Have you started thinking about packing your patio furniture and doing some end-of-summer yard maintenance? With fall on the horizon, this is the best time to rejuvenate your yard and have it prepared for the season to follow.

As lawn care professionals, we wanted to give you some insights on how you can prepare your yard for the colder months ahead:

Mowing Your Lawn

It is important to keep mowing your lawn towards the end of the summer, even if the grass is no longer growing at a rapid pace. With temperatures dropping, do not forget to adjust your watering schedule.

Prepare with Care

Before fall begins, trim branches and bushes that look unhealthy. It helps them grow back stronger next year and you would have less leaves to take care of as the weather turns colder.

Add a Good Layer of Mulch

Adding a fresh layer of mulch makes your yard look neat and it helps suppress the growth of weeds. Mulching also keeps water and nutrients close to plant roots providing the roots with the essentials they need to thrive throughout fall.

Aeration is Important

The summer sun makes the soil hard and compact making it difficult for grass roots to absorb water, air and other nutrients. With aeration loosening the soil, the roots have access to all the nutrients they need to survive and thrive. The best time to have your lawn aerated is either late summer or early fall.

From barbeques to summer parties, your lawn has endured a lot of activity this summer. Now is the time for your lawn to receive the care it needs to make it through the upcoming fall season.

At AC Yard Services, we provide comprehensive yard maintenance services. From mulching and mowing to aeration and fall clean-ups, we truly do it all to have your yard ready for the colder months ahead. Get in touch to discuss your end of summer yard maintenance needs!

 

Save Time by Hiring Us for Yard Work

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Save Time by Hiring Us

A well-maintained yard requires a lot of time and energy. You might think that a few lawnmower rounds are enough to make your lawn look sharp. But that is rarely the case. It can take long, tedious hours before your yard starts looking remotely like what you want, in some cases. However, with a landscaping company, you can pass on this responsibility to the professionals. Hiring people to fix up your yard will free up your summer, and will make your property look incredible.

Here is how working with AC Yard Services will help you save time and will get you desired results this summer!

HIRING PROFESSIONALS WILL FREE UP YOUR SUMMER TIME

The average homeowner often has to dedicate several hours a week to yard maintenance. From cleaning up lawn clippings to mulching the garden beds, a long list of tasks needs to be completed for the upkeep of your lawn. This can take up a significant amount of time, which you could be spending with your family and enjoying the wonderful Maine summer weather instead.

Let us save you the precious time and effort. Imagine how much backbreaking work and time spent shopping for products and equipment this can save you! And your yard will look professionally maintained to boot.

YOUR PROPERTY WILL BE PROFESSIONALLY MAINTAINED

Our team can certainly meet your yard maintenance needs! With our vast property services, we offer a one-stop solution to all our clients. Our professional crew will make sure your lawn is lush and green. From mulching to pruning, from grading to landscaping, we truly do it all.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Now is the perfect time to work with a professional and experienced yard service for your residential or commercial property. You can save your valuable summer time with our services. Our expert team will keep your outdoor space looking sharp and well-kept these upcoming months, when everyone is spending time outside.

Whether you want a monthly service or a one-time yard clean up, remember we are here for you. Just give us a call at (207) 712-5554 to get a customized plan, and we will make sure your yard servicing needs are taken care of.

Upgrade Your Home with a Professional Hardscape

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AC Yard Services and Hardscape Construction

When spring and summer arrive, we all find ourselves spending more time outside. Whether you’re sitting on the deck having coffee in the morning, or inviting friends and family over for an outdoor gathering, you want your property to look and feel like a comfortable, inviting place to be. Incorporating hardscape elements into your overall landscape design can help create the outdoor environment you want for your property.

What Is Hardscaping?

Hardscaping is, in essence, the parts of your landscape that are constructed. A patio, a walkway, a stone wall and rock edging along your gardens are all examples of hardscaping. These elements serve a functional purpose as well as a decorative purpose. Your patio gives you a place to gather, but it also gives you an opportunity to improve the overall aesthetic of your yard. With the right color and style of stones, a patio can give you an outdoor living area – not just a yard.

Also consider the stone edging along a flower garden; it serves the practical purpose of containing the soil but it also helps neaten the look of your garden. Plus, brightly colored rocks or stones used for the edging or for a pathway can add a vibrant accent to your yard.

Hardscaping is an excellent way to increase your property’s value. A home with an attractive patio or the clean aesthetic of a beautiful walkway to the front door will certainly catch a buyer’s eye.

Does AC Yard Services Provide Hardscaping Services?

We can certainly take care of your hardscaping projects! In Maine, spring and summer are great times to tackle upgrades to your yard. Start planning in early spring, and get the project done before or during the summer. With our landscaping expertise, we know just how to integrate hardscaping elements with your existing gardens and outdoor space. If you have hardscaping elements already in place that you’d like removed or replaced, we can also help with that.

Whether you’re looking for a full yard upgrade or some simple improvements to existing hardscape elements, the AC Yard Services team can help you out. Get in touch with us today to discuss your hardscaping needs for summer 2021.

Meet Mike!

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AC Yard Services’ Newest Team Member

In early 2021, we welcomed Mike Combes to the AC Yard Services team. He has taken on the position of Vice President of Communications and Sales, working directly under founder Justin Hayden.

Mike will be the first point of contact for all landscaping projects moving forward, for customers and employees alike. The official company phone number (207-712-5554) will be a direct line to him. With over 20 years of experience in sales and customer service, we’re looking forward to everything he can bring to the operations side of the company!

Outside of work, Mike enjoys spending time in the outdoors with friends and family. He remains active in everything from camping to hiking, skiing and even coaching youth sports. After growing up in Scarborough, he now lives with his wife, son and daughter in Windham.

Contact Mike today with any questions about this change in operations (or just say hello)!

The Value Of An AC Yard Services Annual Plan

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Landscaping & Property Maintenance You Can Count On

One of things we like to say at AC Yard Services is that we treat your property like our own. For us, this is more than a tagline or slogan, it’s truly how we operate our business and how we approach each and every job.

By offering annual plans, we offer our clients the opportunity to know their property is being taken care of, and taken care of well, year-round. In Maine, this is especially important. Every season brings with it a distinct set of chores that are important for keeping your property in the best shape possible all year.

Whether we’re keeping your flowers looking their best, your yard free of leaves or your driveway free of snow, with an annual plan from AC Yard Services you know the work will get done and it will get done right.

The Plans We Offer

We offer different annual plans to meet the unique needs of both our residential and commercial clients. We understand that there are some property chores or landscaping work people enjoy doing themselves, and not every property needs every chore tackled every season.

Our plans range from the basic maintenance needed each season, such as clean-up, mowing and plowing to comprehensive maintenance and landscaping projects. We can do everything from mulching to weeding to planting to pruning, and everything in between throughout the seasons to keep your property ready for the warmer months.

Every season brings with it an opportunity to help maintain and often improve the appearance of your property. Our plans are designed to meet the needs of Maine properties, which can get beaten up in the winter, need extra care in the spring, are beautiful in summer and need a good clean-up in the fall.

Whether you’re a homeowner, a business owner or a landlord/property owner, AC Yard Services has a plan that can fit your year-round property needs.

Our Difference

When we talk about treating your property like our own, that extends beyond the work itself to the timely way we get the work done. When you need your driveway plowed, you need it done promptly. When fall hits, you need your leaves raked up and removed promptly. When spring comes, you need debris cleared quickly so you can start prepping for summer planting.

Our prompt, reliable service in every season and with every job is what sets the AC Yard Services team apart. When you have an annual plan with us, you can count on us. We show up when we say we will, and always leave your property looking better than we found it.

No matter the season, no matter the property, you can rely on AC Yard Services to get the job done right. If you’d like to discuss which annual plan might be right for your southern Maine property, please contact us today. We make every effort to respond promptly to inquiries, so you will hear back from us soon.

AC Yard Services to Operate in Bethel and Newry, ME

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Annual Service Plans Available For Homes and Businesses in Bethel and Newry, ME.

We are excited to announce that we are now offering our annual service plans to homeowners and businesses in the Bethel and Newry, ME areas! We have a team operating in the area and we are happy to help keep the properties in these beautiful mountain towns picture-perfect.

Same Trusted Service As We Offer In Greater Portland

From mowing the lawn to fall clean ups and removing snow, our team is able to keep homes and businesses looking their best. We pride ourselves on being the one of the most professional, reliable and responsive landscaping companies in the Greater Portland area and we can’t wait to help maintain Bethel and Newry’s unique beauty.

Looking For Help With Your Yard in Bethel or Newry?

Don’t settle for less when having your flower beds mulched or your driveway plowed; let our team help you by calling our owner Justin at (207) 314-5554 or emailing him at info@acyardservices.com.

Five Tips For Spring Property Preparation

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Spring is coming! Is your property ready?

When spring arrives in Maine, it is time to celebrate. We made it through another winter! As spring arrives, though, so does a new list of chores to tackle for keeping your yard and property looking their best. At least it’s a little bit warmer out as you tackle these chores than when you’re shoveling.

Winter takes its toll on a yard, and if your yard looks messy and unkempt your entire property will too. If you’re on an annual plan with AC Yard Services, you know that we are committed to keeping your property looking its best year-round, and part of that is doing several tasks in each and every season. For spring, we recommend starting with these five landscaping and yard-work chores to get your property ready:

  • Pick Up Sticks (And Other Debris)
  • Take Care of Overgrown Shrubs
  • Neaten Up Your Gardens and Yard by Edging
  • Clean Out and Freshen Up Your Flowerbeds
  • Put Down Mulch

Family cleaning up lawn with rakes and plastic bags

Pick Up Sticks (and leaves, and acorns, and everything else)

By the time the snow melts it can seem like your yard has turned into a gathering place for all the stray branches, acorns, and litter in your neighborhood. Getting rid of all of this debris can make a big difference in your property’s overall appearance, and it’s a chore that you can start relatively early, even before the snow is all melted. If you get ahead on this chore, your property will look much neater than those around you, and you will have a head start on your overall spring raking, weeding, and planting work.

Take Care of Overgrown Shrubs

Even if you thought you took care of all the trimming in the fall, you might notice some overgrowth in your shrubbery as spring arrives. The shrubbery that is particularly important to take care of in the spring is that closest to your house, especially if it sits right up against it. If shrubbery is overgrown, messy and tight up to your house, it not only looks unsightly but can also trap moisture – something no homeowner wants to deal with as an ongoing problem.

Shrubbery, when neat and healthy, can be an excellent accent to your yard. It creates borders, can help provide privacy, and offers attractive greenery with fairly little maintenance required. But, we’ve all seen what can happen when shrubbery gets out of control. Taking just a little time this spring to tame the shrubs in your yard can be a long-term investment in the health and attractiveness of your property.

Create Borders With Edging

Edging with a flat-edged spade can help you create a neat appearance throughout your yard. Tackle the areas next to sidewalks, along the driveway, your front walk, or around your patio. Edge the side of the lawn so it is a straight line against these property elements, and not overgrown and ragged. You might not even notice how much this project can help your lawn look neater until it’s done, but edging really does make a big difference in the overall appearance of your property. If the snow is gone earlier from some parts of your property than others, you can start with those and get a jump on this project.

Clean Out And Freshen Up Your Flowerbeds

As part of the overall debris cleanup discussed in Tip #1, you probably started getting sticks, branches, and leaves out of your flowerbeds. As we get later into spring, though, you should make a second pass through your flowerbeds to start pulling out weeds and getting rid of debris that may have found its way back there since you did your initial cleanup. Prepping the flowerbeds gets you ready for one of the best parts of spring – getting flowers in the ground!

When spring actually arrives, one of the most important things you can do for your property is to get rid of weeds and put in bright, cheery plants. Consider planting spring annuals, like petunias, to add vibrance to your yard.

Put Down Mulch

If your yard looks good, but you can tell it isn’t quite there yet – consider adding mulch. If the snow is gone, adding a layer of mulch is both a way to add a ‘pop’ to your property while also serving the practical purpose of discouraging weed growth. For weed prevention, apply a 3”-4” layer of mulch.

While mulch is available in several hues, black mulch is an excellent choice for improving a property’s look. Of course, some houses may have a paint color for which a brown or red mulch is a better choice, or some flower choices may do better with a different hue. Overall, though, if you’re not sure – black mulch is most often a good choice.

If you’re starting to tackle your spring chores and think it would be nice to be hand some of them off to professionals, give AC Yard Services a call at (207) 712-5554. Our team is here for you in every season, and we’re always ready to rake, mow, mulch, plant – and more.

Save Time With Our Winter Handyman Services

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Long To-Do List? The AC Yard Services Handyman Team Can Help!

Owning property comes with many responsibilities. In Maine, with a lot of older housing stock, maintaining your home can require a lot of extra work. Or, maybe you own a business, and try to get as much maintenance done yourself as you can, understanding that fresh paint and an overall tidy appearance can go a long way towards impressing clients and customers.

Either way, it can be a tough task to keep up with everything that needs to get done while you’re trying to keep up with your family’s needs, the demands of work or your business, and seasonal chores like shoveling.

After the holidays, it can also be easy for chores to pile up as you have new artwork to hang, or old toys that have been cleaned out and are now piled in the garage awaiting disposal. Maybe you got a new TV for Christmas, and just haven’t found the time to properly mount it.

Whatever the chores on your to-do (or honey-do) list, it can be frustrating when you just don’t have the time to get around to them.

At AC Yard Services, we’re here to try to ease the stress of property ownership in all regards. That includes helping you with all manner of handyman projects this winter!

Our handyman team can help you with:

  • General Home Repairs
  • Interior Painting
  • Furniture Assembly
  • Door Lock Installation
  • Hanging pictures and shelves
  • TV mounting
  • Drywall Repair
  • Cleaning and Dump-runs
  • General Home Organization
  • Moving and Delivery
  • Window/blind installation
  • And more!

Keeping up with property maintenance is about more than appearances – it ensures that your property is in the best shape possible, preventing future problems and bigger headaches.The longer you let junk pile up in your garage, for example, the harder a problem it becomes to deal with in the long run – you might even run into an issue like rodents nesting in there.

Property maintenance is also about peace of mind. When you have clutter around, or are constantly reminded of all that you have to do every time you see that hole in your drywall, it’s hard to relax.

The AC Yard Services handyman team is experienced in property maintenance, and we have the right equipment to get the job done. You could go through the hassle of renting a truck, loading up your junk and dragging it to the dump – or you could give us a call and let us come and take care of it for you. Don’t waste time this winter going to Lowe’s to stock up on all the right supplies for drywall repair, or fumble through your old toolbox for the right screwdriver to assemble furniture. Give us a call and pass the project off so you can get back to enjoying time with your family.

We do this kind of work because we enjoy it and we enjoy seeing people with less burdens to shoulder during these slow winter months. How can we help you? Give us a call today at (207) 712-5554 and we can talk about your to-do list and how to get it taken care of.

Residential And Commercial Properties – AC Yard Services Does It All

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At AC Yard Services, we pride ourselves on our landscaping and property maintenance expertise, and our ability to use that expertise to provide stellar client service, no matter the type of property. Our motto, Professional. Reliable. Responsive is more than a motto – it’s the way we approach every single job for every single client, whether it’s a residential or commercial property.
a big tree that represents the passing of the seasons as the leaves change from winter to spring to summer to fall

Taking Care of Residential Properties

When you’re a homeowner, you take special pride in your property. We get that, and we make sure that our work is done well, and then take care of removing any mess created from our work. Taking care of a residential home, whether in spring, summer, fall or winter, brings with it the responsibility of making sure the property looks good, and that it is prepared to be in good shape during the next season. We have the professional equipment and knowledge to do the work that needs to be done in all seasons, saving you time and keeping your property in the best shape possible year-round.

Managing the Property Of Your Business

For business owners, we understand that your property matters for the impression it gives to the general public. You need attractive landscaping that makes for a professional, welcoming atmosphere for both customers and employees. You also need to make sure the property is safe and accessible in the winter, with sidewalks and walkways clear of ice and snow, and a parking lot that is cleared. In the fall, we can rake leaves and remove debris to keep your property neat.

A pile of brown leaves or a mountain of snow in front of a business is not a great way to attract customers. We’ll make sure they’re cleaned up for you, so it’s not something you have to worry about. No matter the season, we’re here to help you keep your commercial property looking good.

Our team is professional and reliable – we show up on time as scheduled, do our work, clean up, and then show up again the next time we’re scheduled to. We’re responsive – we get back to you. We know your property is important, and in Maine with ever-changing seasons and unpredictable weather, your property maintenance needs may change unexpectedly. We’ll get back to you quickly when you contact us.

To learn more about the services we provide for residential and commercial properties, check out our annual plans!

Save Yourself Time During The Holidays With A Plan From AC Yard Services

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The Holidays Are Busy Time For Everyone

The Halloween decorations are packed away and the first flakes of snow have fallen. As the calendar creeps further into November, we all start to get pretty busy. First Thanksgiving arrives, and then the Christmas events start – at work, at the kids’ schools, with family, with friends. Whether you’re hosting events or mostly attending them, the holiday season can get very busy very quickly.

Man with santa hat shoveling path to his house

And, as your neighbors begin to decorate for the season, you want your yard to be prepared, too. Piles of leaves or mucked up gutters can really detract from festive light displays or cheerful snowmen scenes. To make sure your property is ready for the holidays – and that you have time to do everything else you need to do to be ready – sign up for an annual plan with AC Yard Services.

What Can We Take Off Your Plate?

In the late fall and early winter, there are still clean-up chores to be taken care of. Maybe you have leaves still in your yard, or brush that needs to be cleared. Before the snow and ice really starts to pile up, you also need to get your gutters cleaned out to help prevent ice dams.

And then there’s the shoveling, plowing and sanding that has to be done when Maine gets hit with the inevitable snow and ice storms in the midst of the holiday season.

Don’t want to have to spend hours shoveling before you head out shopping to fight for parking and stand in line? AC Yard Services can come get that done for you.

We can also make sure your walkways and sidewalks are cleared, making your property safe for guests arriving at your holiday parties. If you own a business, we can do the same, keeping your property safe for customers who are out doing their holiday shopping.

As you make your way through the busy holiday season, consider gifting yourself the present of time and peace of mind with a contract from AC Yard Services. Our professional team will make sure your property is well-taken of care so that you can enjoy what matters most – enjoying time with family and friends this holiday season.

You can learn more about our annual plans here, or get in touch with us at: 712-5554 or info@acyardservices.com.

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