Services/ We provide a wide variety of lawn care, landscaping, and outdoor services.

Lawn Mowing Services

Our lawn care service includes:

Cutting the grass at an appropriate height determined by current weather conditions unless directed by the client to mow the grass to different specifications.

Line trimming will be done in all areas that need attention (around buildings, trees, mulch beds, curbs, driveways, sidewalks and areas that mowers cannot reach).

All grass clippings will be blown off all traffic areas, sidewalks, parking lots, and roads. Also, any visible trash will be picked up and discarded.

We can customize a maintenance program that is right for you and your property.

Aeration & Seeding

Aeration is probably the single best thing you can do for your lawn.

Aeration is a process that allows for the removal of plugs of soil from the ground. This process allows for water, air and nutrients to have better access to the grass roots and gives your seed the best possible chance to germinate. Aeration breaks up soil compaction, allowing oxygen and water to get down to the root zone so grass can grow thicker and healthier.

We only use top-shelf, high germination rate seed blends that perform well in this region. We'll choose a blend that best suits your situation.

Contact us for an analysis of your lawn and let us help you determine the best course of action to get your lawn on its way to being as beautiful as it can possibly be.

De-thatching

De-thatching is a process of removing all the dead grass that is laying on the ground from cuttings and natural grass reduction. De-thatching a yard before laying down seed ensures proper seed to soil contact instead of the seed laying on top of old, dead grass.

Mulching

Mulching is an important procedure that has many benefits for your property. Just two or three inches of mulch can help maintain moisture, minimize the weeds, and enrich the soil.

A few benefits of mulching with native mulch.

• Native mulches - when composted or aged - are the highest quality and most beneficial mulch material available. The heat from the composting process kills the weed seeds and plant pathogens, hence they reduce time and work spent weeding.
• Native Mulches that have been composted are ALIVE. They contain huge amounts of beneficial microbes that create good soil and prevent disease.
• Composted native mulch is naturally stabilized, preventing nitrogen tie-up when applied. Who wants to waste time and money replacing dead plants?
• Native mulches improve soil quality faster than any other method and at lower cost. Save money and time spent fertilizing and watering.
• Native mulches prevent many types of plant diseases and improve plant health. Native mulches increase plant growth rates and increase yields of vegetables and fruits. Why spend money on dangerous chemicals and expensive exotic remedies?
• Native mulches prevent soil compaction as they provide food for earthworms. Earthworms tunnel deep into the soil allowing air and water to easily reach plant roots, increasing soil fertility. Why spend money on expensive watering systems and high water bills if you do not have to.
• Native mulches reduce erosion several ways. The material tends to physically lock together and encourages the growth of beneficial fungus fibers that glue mulch fragments together and to the soil. Hence they do not float off in a hard rain as easily as most barks do.

Mulch Delivery to Charlottesville

Have you ever started a landscaping project and realized you'll need a lot of mulch? Instead of dealing with dozens of cumbersome bags of mulch or the hassle of renting a truck to haul it yourself, consider delivery. Meriweather Mowing Service delivers top quality native hardwood mulch to Charlottesville and the surrounding area.

Fertilization

It is important for your lawn to have the proper nourishment to help the grass grow stronger from the roots upward. With more than 25 years experience, Meriweather Mowing Service understands the soils of central Virginia and will apply fertilizers that are designed to work.

Fertilization provides young plants with the nutrients necessary to establish a strong foundation. Established plants also benefit from fertilization by continuing to build on that foundation.

We offer several turf management options for fertilization, weed and insect control, including our all-organic Gro Green Program.

Weed & Insect Control

There are many methods to weed control and we can help determine the most effective solution. Meriweather Mowing Service will attack the weeds and crabgrass at just the right time with a pre-emergent herbicide that soaks into the soil and then applies a second and third herbicide mix through the season to catch any of the stragglers.

Lawn Insects

A healthy lawn needs insects. They are an important part of our eco-system that must be maintained for everyone's benefits. However, there are a few insects that can cause serious lawn and landscape damage. Probably the biggest insect problem we face in the Central Virginia area is grubs. Grubs cause serious problems not only for the looks of your lawn and landscape, but also the overall health of your lawn. 2013 was the worst year for grubs in recent memory. We can repair the resulting damage and also defend against future infestations.

Tree & Brush Removal

Your landscape is an investment that requires proper care and maintenance to keep the trees and shrubs growing. Oftentimes, maintaining a healthy landscape means removing trees and brush from the vicinity to make room for other landscape design elements. Our goal is to preserve, protect, diagnose, and care for all of your tree and shrub needs. We will come to your home and examine the trees and shrubs in your yard to help determine what needs to be done.

Meriweather Mowing Service also offers emergency tree removal services and storm damage cleanup. Call us at (434) 971-2620.

Leaf Removal

Don't spend your whole weekend raking leaves.

We have professional leaf removal equipment that will clean up your lawn in a snap at a reasonable price. We have two full-size vacuum trucks, powerful backpack blowers, and plenty of old-fashioned rakes.

Leaf removal is essential for keeping a neat and healthy lawn. Leaves remaining on the grass restrict sunlight and growth. This can kill areas of your lawn where leaves are not removed, resulting in bare spots in the spring.

Other Outdoor Services

Gutter Cleaning

Getting your gutters cleaned out properly is key to making sure you are protecting your fascia and your landscaping from excessive water damage. Spending hours on a ladder to clean out your gutters is sometimes better left to the experts. If your gutters are clogged, let the experts at Meriweather Mowing Service clear them for you. Keep in mind that we are fully insured, which is imperative in the gutter cleaning business. Give us a call.

Driveway Sealing

Bring your driveway back to life! You probably don't realize how damaged your driveway really is. Professional sealcoating and crack sealing of your home's driveway will save you money and prolong its life. Our unique process and materials will slow oxidation, prevent water penetration, and improve appearance.

Pressure Washing

We use a combination of both "low pressure" and "high pressure" techniques depending on the job. Not all surfaces or jobs call for high-pressure washing. We pressure wash decks, driveways, walkways, patios, etc. with pressures that NEVER exceed recommended amounts.

Yard Debris Removal/Hauling

Since 1990, Meriweather Mowing Service has been providing homeowners in the Charlottesville area with quality yard waste collection and removal services. Keeping environmental concerns in mind, we try to recycle as much of your yard waste as we can. This often results in some of the most high quality compost you will find in the area.

Pruning

Pruning helps your landscape flourish by addressing concerns such as safety, structural integrity, shape, and overall appearance.

A few benefits of pruning.

• Pruning improves the health of the tree or plant by removing dead or dying branches.
• Pruning increases flowering and bloom production.
• Pruning reduces hazards such as falling limbs.
• Pruning helps control disease and spread of insects.
• Pruning establishes a well-shaped plan and improves overall appearance.