It may still feel like summer, but fall is on the way! It’s always a welcome relief from the hot Oklahoma summers, but fall is also a crucial season for your property and lawn care maintenance. In addition to our year-round maintenance service, GreenPro also offers specific fall services for those homeowners looking to get a jump on the pending season.

Planting

Fall is a great time of year to plant new trees and perennials (bulbs). At GreenPro we can work with you to decide what flowers might be a good fit for the cold winter months ahead. Additionally, this is an optimum time to cut back trees or remove dead trees from your property. Removing trees and planting new ones now means that by spring, your property will be optimized for the growing months ahead.

Sodding

It’s no secret that Oklahoma summers can be scorching. Your lawn may have struggled to resist that baking hot summer sun; fall however is a good time to replant or resod portions of your lawn (or perhaps replace your lawn altogether), since the dormant winter months will allow for seed to grow deep and get ready for spring.

Adding annuals for color

There is a reason parts of America explode with color come fall – certain trees and flowers just come alive in the fall season. At GreenPro we can specialize in working with you to design your property in such a way that your landscape can come alive in the fall months, providing you a dazzling light show of color all around you.

Leaf removal

Of course, as the trees’ colors change, those leaves start to come down and can leave an awful mess. Those leaves can be a challenge to clean up – especially for heavily tree-lined properties, or for older clients. GreenPro’s list of services also includes leaf removal; we can come to your property and make sure that instead of being lined and littered with leaves, your lawn is left clean and clear. 

Refresh mulch

Mulch is often the best soil in which trees and shrubs can grow, but it can often be neglected by homeowners focused on other aspects of their lawn and property. Fall however is a perfect time to refresh the mulch, and in so doing tend to the soil in which your landscape can grow. In addition to our year-round mulch service, GreenPro specifically offers this service in the fall, when mulch refreshment may be most necessary.

These are just a few of the services that we provide to our customers. As the leaves change and the landscape shifts, don’t forget the importance of tending to your property so that she stays alive and vibrant all year long. Call us today; we’d love to work with you!

August. One of the vacationed months of the year, August is a time of year when families often escape the heat and humidity for cooler temperatures elsewhere, leaving their homes and lawns unattended. Homeowners planning to leave town but wanting their lawns to be kept maintained in the hot Oklahoma sun need look no further than GreenPro lawn care experts. We can arrange vacation maintenance to keep your lawn looking its best!

GreenPro offers several services for those homeowners planning a long (or even a short) vacation in the hot August months. Some of those services include:

Weekly lawn maintenance. From lawn mowing to weed whacking to hedge trimming, GreenPro handles all of it so you don’t come home to an unattended mass of overgrowth. We can work with you to schedule the frequency of lawn care so that, even if you’re planning an extended trip, your lawn is still guaranteed to look fabulous.

Larger property projects. It can be difficult to schedule larger-scale property improvement projects when you’re home, especially during the summer months when kids and family are often over, which would make any large-scale design or installation particularly disruptive. As a result, homeowners will frequently put projects off. But if you’re planning a trip away, this might be a great time to schedule projects you wanted to be completed around the home! From outdoor lighting to waterfall design to hardscape barbeque installation, GreenPro can take care of those larger projects so that you can spend your vacation looking forward to coming back to a whole new property!

Property design. Sometimes it can take a while for a design concept to come together. Homeowners will frequently not engage in a dream project because of the time the design phase takes. However, a perfect time to schedule the concepting phase is just before you go out of town. A green landscape design expert can meet with you before you head out on vacation to get a general sense of what you’re looking for, and then have a full design ready to present to you when you get back.

Pest and Weed Control. Summer is a time for family get-togethers and playdates in the backyard; as a result, conscientious parents will oftentimes avoid lawn fertilization or other types of lawn care that may trigger allergic reactions in sensitive children. Additionally, concern about various chemicals can oftentimes keep homeowners from spraying for pests and other creepy crawlies while their kiddos and guests are around. But going out of town is the perfect time to address those issues safely. GreenPro can work with you to schedule when best to come and spray for pests, fertilize your lawn, or perform other crucial types of lawn care.

Homeowners frequently don’t like leaving town without the peace of mind that comes from knowing their lawn and property are in good hands. But with GreenPro by your side every step of the way, you’ll always feel reassured when you come home again. Call us!

Fall is a great time of year to perform maintenance on your property. Homeowners often use this season to spruce up aspects of their lawns and landscapes that require attention. One of the most crucial elements of a home or property that you should remember is to pay attention to your fence. Now maybe the best time for a refurbishment, or even a replacement or new installation.

But what type of fence should you install? A great-looking, professionally installed fence gives every homeowner a true sense of home, affecting your property’s exterior design, while also providing one of the most important benefits of all homes: security. As a result, you should carefully think through the type of fence you want to be installed on your property since it will greatly affect the work of landscape designers like GreenPro.

Aluminum Fencing

Aluminum is one of the most basic and attractive fencing types. While it doesn’t provide the amount of security many homeowners look for, it’s relatively maintenance-free and can essentially look like other types of fencing. The only maintenance will come during installation when you choose to paint and decorate it – however, it’s not as strong as you may think.

Wood Fencing

Wood is the most popular fence type across America. It provides homeowners a sense of privacy with a sense of height and is also one of the more attractive options on the market. Wood fencing can give homeowners a warm and welcoming feeling when they arrive home at the end of a long day. Be mindful however that the desired height and size of your fence will greatly impact the price; the more lumber the fence requires, the more expensive the project. Additionally, like all fences, they take time to install. (A smaller fence will therefore obviously be cheaper than a larger one.) The longevity of wood fences means that they can easily last the lifetime of your home. Like hardwood floors, your fence’s quality will greatly depend on the type of wood you choose. (There are several options to choose from.)

PVC Fencing

The least expensive way to fence your yard is with PVC. These fences use PVC to replace wooden stakes and pickets, and although not nearly as sturdy, they can certainly serve their purpose. The posts are PVC sleeves that go on top of wooden posts to add stability to the fence, but also cut down on material costs by using less wood. Sometimes, the PVC stakes are attached to the crossbars with an adhesive; other times, they are fastened with screws. This type of fencing comes in a variety of different heights and colors. Because of its PVC makeup, the fence is very resistant to the elements and can last for years.

Wrought Iron Fencing

Homes with interesting or unique designs atop their fences oftentimes use a wrought iron fence. Wrought iron fences are both strong and beautiful, but can require constant upkeep. To maintain their beauty, wrought iron fences need to be sanded or repainted every two to three years. A less popular option for the more conservative homeowner, wrought iron fences are custom made and therefore, will not be cheap.

Vinyl Fencing

Vinyl fencing is an attractive option for many homeowners since vinyl is maintenance-free and resists paint, allowing homeowners to easily clean unwanted stains (just a hose and soap is all you need to make it look as good as new). Additionally, according to HomeAdvisor, some manufacturers claim that vinyl fences are nearly five times stronger and four times more flexible than comparable wood fences. Installing a vinyl fence may have a higher upfront cost, but given its low maintenance costs and long lifespan, it’s cheaper than many other fencing types.

Chain Link Fencing

Chain link fences do not add much privacy to the home but perform the other basic functions of a fence quite well. Homeowners often choose this option because of its durability, inexpensiveness, and low maintenance needs. Oftentimes, homeowners seeking a bit of additional privacy will add shrubbery, flowers, vines, or even privacy slates on the outside of the chain-link fence – a little creativity can go a long way!

Electric Fencing

A popular option for homeowners with dogs, invisible fences can contain dogs through an invisible field of electricity. Typically, a wire is placed in a trench along the property’s boundary. A wireless transmitter is set up nearby to activate the wire, while a battery-powered collar receives the signal from the wire. The collar warns the animal when it’s near the boundary via a sound pitched only to the animal’s hearing. If the animal tries to cross the boundary, the collar delivers a (relatively harmless) electric shock.

Bamboo Fencing

Like hardwood flooring, bamboo fencing is starting to hit its stride in the market. It can be grown naturally and is one of the most environmentally friendly and attractive options on the market.

There are three styles of bamboo fencing: live bamboo, bamboo cane, and rolled bamboo. Rolled bamboo and bamboo cane use poles linked together that are a bit sturdier than live bamboo. Live bamboo can grow up to a foot a year but isn’t recommended for colder climates.

Farm fencing

Farm fencing plays a vital role for properties all across America, even for non-farm homeowners. There are several options, including wood, electric, barbed wire, woven, or high tensile. No matter the choice, be mindful that installation is expensive and timely, particularly for homeowners with larger properties.

Conclusion

While security and privacy are certainly the top two functions of all home fences, design and creativity should never take a back seat. With all the fencing choices available, no homeowner needs to sacrifice looks for security. Call GreenPro and we can advise you on the best choice for your desired landscape design and work with you to integrate your new fence into your overall design aesthetic.

Feeding your lawn is a crucial aspect of proper lawn care. With summer having arrived, and with hot Oklahoma days finally, upon us, it’s more important than ever to understand the best way to keep your lawn well-fed through the different seasons. A well-fed lawn is healthier and stronger, which makes its root systems able to withstand the onslaught of weather, whether the sun’s daily heat or Oklahoma’s cold winters.

At GreenPro, we understand the nuisances of each grass type and the weather conditions of the area. This is why we’ve created a simple 7-step process to manage weed control and lawn fertilization. We want our clients to have lawns that are thicker, greener, and weed-free, and have crafted a service that can work throughout the year to make sure your property is given the utmost care!

Curious how you can get this level of service? In four quick steps, you can have the utmost assurance that you are getting the best care possible!

Smart Step 1:

You send us your contact information and property address to be serviced. (Special offer if you request a quote from that page.) Your first month’s payment is only $5!*

Quick-Step 2

We use satellite imagery to measure the size of your treatable lawn and provide you a custom quote, usually within just a few hours. We’ll be able to quickly and securely evaluate your lawn, craft a treatment plan that fits your property specifications, and then communicate with you so you can make the most well-informed choice possible about how best to care for your property.

Simple Step 3

Once you approve our estimate, we’ll set up your 12-month billing schedule and get you on the approved care schedule. We’ll send you an email notification one day before each treatment as a reminder to have fence gates unlocked and pets secured.

Easy Step 4

As we work our 7-step program throughout the year, your lawn gets healthier—greener, thicker, and weed-free.

Want to know more? Want to get started immediately? Click here to submit a quote request; one of GreenPro’s licensed specialists will be happy to get in touch with you to see how we can best help you get the lawn of your dreams!

* Only applies to new 7-step program customers.

As we start digging in our yards and begin to get reacquainted with our surroundings after the winter months, it’s only natural to find some most unwelcome guests amid all our garden work: pests! With the onset of summer, all kinds of pests can start to come out to play: mosquitoes, spiders, grubs – all of which may have made your property their home over the last few dormant months. But with animals, children, and various visitors playing in your yard this summer, these pests may be guests that you want to force to flee the nest!

The most common pests Green Pro is called to pray for? Mosquito infestations. Nothing can ruin an outdoor party worse than all your guests getting bitten alive – not to mention the constant threat of viruses they carry. Mosquitoes come alive in heat and humidity, and those warm Oklahoma evenings mean that at night, while you and your guests are enjoying the evening air, mosquitoes often come out to play. Give Green Pro a call and we’ll make sure they stay away!

Springtime is the perfect season for spider eggs to release new life and find sanctuary in places around your home that are desirable. Dark cool corners and areas out of sight from sunlight are perfect nests for spiders to call home. We all know however that spiders belong behind glass walls in a zoo! So take back control from these legged creatures and call Green Pro before that creepy crawlies are crawling everywhere. 

These particular pests aren’t just nuisances, however; they, unfortunately, carry the very real threat of disease. With West Nile Virus and Zika becoming a more common threat to our summers, it’s important to maintain a level of safety for everyone who loves to enjoy the outdoors. With regularly scheduled appointments throughout the summer months, Green Pro can help ensure your lawn and property remain a welcome place to host and relax without the worry of disease or unhappy guests. At Green Pro we tend to think of our clients as our family; as a result, it’s a privilege to take care of you in this small way.

Interestingly enough, pests can bring harm to your yard and trees as well. Grubs can eat at the root systems of your grass, causing dead spots all while growing their population! Ants, moles, and gophers can also wreak havoc with your beautiful lawn with holes and mounds spread out all over your property. Green Pro will come in not only to remove the pests but also to suggest ways to fix and enhance lawn areas that were affected, creating a full-spectrum service for our clients from start to finish! 

Since different pests can create different problems at different times throughout the year, you can trust Green Pro to be your dependable source to call when you’re in need – especially since pests often require an eviction notice multiple times before getting the hint. Growth populations also need to be maintained so that spreading doesn’t occur.

Green Pro can take care of removing these little unwanted guests from your property. Call us today — we’ll schedule an appointment to assess the issue and create a plan that will not only remove these unwelcome pests but make sure they know that the sign on your home says “Do Not Disturb”!

One of the gifts of being a homeowner is the ability to design your home however you wish. Whether going for a classic look or a contemporary feel, there is an endless array of possibilities for home design. Homeowners however can sometimes forget that the ability to create timeless, classic or otherworldly looks extends not just to your home but to your garden design as well! Gardens can become entryways to mysterious, intriguing destinations or too bright, loud explosions of color, based solely on the garden design theme that you choose!

We thought we would highlight some of the most common garden designs we have seen. As longtime landscape designers with a variety of clients across a spectrum of budgets, we at GreenPro have done it all. Maybe some of the designs we’ve created can inspire you!

English Cottage

This garden design evokes a classic, small-town romantic European look and feel. A simple pebbled path can give you so much to view! A straight path runs from your garden gate to the front door, allowing you to pass through the landscape while protecting your herbs and shrubs from unwanted foot traffic. You can see your lawn on both sides, as well as the tall hedges that frame the edges of your property.

Additionally, English cottages are often dimpled with vines and rose bushes throughout the property, creating a classic, pastoral look and feel. Climbing roses can be especially decorative for your property when left wild; some of our clients have let them extend over their doors or gates. Overall, this is the perfect garden design for a rustic, classic, English-style home or cottage.

Children’s Garden

For homeowners with children, a garden can be a great place for young ones to run and play. Why not make your garden design a destination that allows them to practice tactile learning and hands-on fun? From rambling paths to a sandbox area to a rock-climbing wall, your garden can be designed as a place of exploration and joy. Other fun elements to incorporate into a garden design include tunnels, trickling brooks for boats, trees for swings, birdhouses, and butterfly- and bunny-friendly plants. Your children can spend hours setting aside those tablets and screens and getting lost in the world of their imagination right outside your back door, and you can take joy hearing their laughter as they make memories that will last a lifetime.

Healing Garden

Sometimes gardens are spaces for renewed energy and spiritual health or strength. There’s a reason why many hospitals implement healing gardens into their design. Why not craft a garden design where visitors, family, and even you can go to find some healing? A labyrinth path, for example, has been referred to as a meditation tool, allowing you to wander a real and metaphorical path to inner wholeness, and thus providing a holistic approach to mental and physical needs. Plants and vegetation that can further create this healing space include comfrey, marigold, ginger, and other medicinal and edible plants that can serve as a soothing balm to many of life’s ailments. You can then easily augment this peaceful, restful landscape design with an outdoor lighting design that is similarly soft and gentle – no harsh light here, just low light for maximum effect.

Japanese Garden

Japanese culture is built on the notion of bringing peace into architecture and landscape design; as a result, Japanese gardens have long held a fascination for Westerners, who often find it challenging to find tranquility in a fast-paced world. Have you considered emulating Japanese concepts in your home garden design? Koi ponds and bridges over water installations can provide a soothing sense of relaxation as you fill your garden with the sounds of flowing water, while Japanese maples and cherry blossoms hang low, providing shade and protection from the outside world.

Overall, these are just a handful of garden designs that we have seen and loved over the years. What design inspires you? Whatever your inspiration or design, let GreenPro partner with you to bring your creative garden designs to light and life! Call us!

Let’s be honest: how many of us remember running through the old-school sprinklers that used to slowly move back and forth across the lawn? You’d time it right and run through it, then wait and run back through it again. Or maybe you had the other old-school sprinkler system – the spurt-spurt-spurt showerhead followed by the long whirr as it adjusted to a different part of the lawn? Maybe your parents watered the lawn the even-more-old-fashioned way: with a thumb over the tip of the hose.

Whatever irrigation system you may have grown up with, fortunately, lawn irrigation systems are no longer living in the 80s or 90s. There are several new techniques and approaches to lawn irrigation that are more sophisticated and up to date, ensuring maximum lawn coverage with minimum water loss. GreenPro specializes in installing and updating irrigation systems, and we wanted to make sure you know what options you have as you consider your current irrigation system.

Automated sprinklers are an obvious trend for many if not most irrigation systems these days. They allow you to keep your grass, plants, shrubs, and trees looking better and lasting longer. Run by timers (and nowadays often smart technology), you can set them to run at certain times of the day and days of the week, and often adjust their water pressure level. This allows you to ensure that your primary landscape investment – your lawn – looks good year-round – even if you’re out of town.

Conservation is a crucial concern for many of our clients. As a result, many irrigation systems now feature smart controllers that can sense when it’s rained recently, and can adjust automatically in case the automated sprinklers should deactivate for some time. Additionally, we can even integrate your irrigation systems with your drainage systems or water features to conserve even more water.

Some landscapes may be better serviced by a drip line irrigation system rather than a traditional sprinkler system. Drip lines allow you to more easily water those hard-to-reach plants and shrubs that may be set a distance from your main water line or allow you to more easily regulate the flow of water. Some shrubbery is water-resistant or requires a more specialized form of watering, and drip lines can ensure that plants don’t drown because of too much water. There is no one-size-fits-all system when it comes to watering your property’s landscape!

Ideally, sprinkler systems are installed before sod is laid, saving time and money, and (more importantly) giving your lawn and plants fertile soil in which to establish their healthy roots quickly and early. However, GreenPro can install an automatic sprinkler system year-round, no matter whether the soil is new or not. We do recommend installing in early spring, however, when the grass is still dormant, to minimize the effect our digging and installing of the automatic sprinkler system has on your landscape and the growing season. (A late fall is also an option, though you will have to wait longer to see the results.) 

Services GreenPro provides include:

• Sprinkler system installation
• Sprinkler head repair
• Sprinkler head optimization
• Drip irrigation (for pots or locations sprinklers cannot reach)
• Smart controllers

At GreenPro we pride ourselves on our ability to work with our clients to discern their specific needs when it comes to the most up-to-date irrigation systems. We’d be happy to consult with you to help you discover the best system that would work best for you and your lawn; why not call us today?

With lawns, it’s, unfortunately, true that you never know what you’re going to get.  Despite all your best efforts, sometimes that perfect green lawn you’re dreaming of can’t come about on its own.  When that happens, have no fear – GreenPro is here to help since one of our special services for our clients includes sod.

A quick primer on sod to start, however: it’s important to know that not all sod is created equal.  Different sod flourishes in different parts of the country.  Northerners want cool-season grass (Kentucky bluegrass, for example, or ryegrass or fescue), whereas Southern homeowners will require warm season sod (Bermuda, St. Augustine or zoysia fit the bill nicely). Sunny spots need a grass that thrives on lots of light, like Kentucky blue or Bermuda; shady spots demand a turf that can get by on very little light, like fescue or St. Augustine.  Different sod will be treated differently by different properties, and homeowners should be familiar with the difference.

Oklahoma requires warm season sod – Bermuda, zoysia, and fescue are the most common types of sod that thrive in our fair state.  Zoysia sod has a lush look and feels that many homeowners enjoy; Bermuda tends to be used by football and sports stadiums; fescue keeps your yard green year-round, particularly in shaded areas.

We find that many homeowners will sod their property when they have just completed a new home makeover.  With so much equipment had been over and around their property, the poor property has taken a beating.  You don’t want your beautiful home to be undermined by a lackluster or nonexistent lawn; as a result, sod can be a great solution for the homeowners looking to quickly grow their yard back.  (With proper maintenance, a newly sodded yard can be ready to use in three weeks!)

There are some fantastic benefits to sodding.  By way of a few examples:

1. Reduces Heat.  Lawns with grass or sod have been found to be 30% cooler than those with rock or dirt surfaces, and 15 degrees cooler than bare soil.  Sod can help release oxygen and clears the air, and is much cooler than rock, concrete, asphalt and artificial turf.
2. Property protection.  Sod can help control property erosion, reduce noise pollution, and act as a natural dust and dirt filter, as a result preserving your property and making your home a safe haven.
3. Environmental benefits.  Sod has been found to reduce greenhouse gases and absorb carbon dioxide.  Further, it requires much less water than a traditional lawn.  As a result, for those homeowners seeking an environmentally conscious property, sod can be a great choice!
4. Property value.  Studies have shown that a well-landscaped yard can add 15% to 20% to the value of your home.  Sod can provide a safe, clean, soft playing surface for children and pets, making it the ideal surface to relax or romp!

That being said, there are some important tips for turf maintenance that we want you to be aware of.

1. First 2 Weeks.  The secret to establishing new sod?  Watering properly for the first month. Immediately after installation, make sure the sod is watered thoroughly to a depth of 4″ to 6″, making it spongy to the step. (You can determine the depth of moisture by lifting a corner of the sod.)  You should water the new sod 3 to 5 times a day (especially during hot weather!) over the first 7 to 14 days depending on the season. It’s crucial to keep the new sod damp during the first week (stay off it so it can take proper root). Your new sod’s roots will penetrate the soil faster and root sooner if properly watered. At the end of week 2, dry the yard enough so you can mow.
2. Weeks 3 & 4.  During weeks 3 and 4, transition from frequent daily watering to fewer cycles per day and increase the number of days between watering. In week 3, reduce watering to 1-3 times per day and skip a day between watering if the new sod is not drying out. By week 4, water 1 to 2 times every other day. After week 4, your new yard should be ready to go 2 to 3 days between watering. Water your lawn in the evening or early morning when less evaporation occurs. To reduce run-off on hills and promote deep root growth, reduce watering times in half. One hour later, run the irrigation cycle again and apply the rest of the water. This allows the water to soak into heavy soils.
3. Mow at the end of Week 2 or if Grass exceeds 3.5″.  Your new lawn should be mowed at the end of week 2 or if you lawn exceeds 3 1/2″ tall. Back off on the watering so the turf is dry to the touch and firm enough to walk on without sinking in. If your new lawn reaches over 3 1/2″, mow off a third of the length even if it has not been two weeks. Do not cut shorter than 2″ for the first few times you mow. Exercise caution the first time so you do not damage or pull up the sod. If some of the sod does move around, don’t worry. Just put it back in place and it will grow in.
4. The Rest of the Season.  Your new lawn will need more water the first growing season – the first 6 months in particular.  (As roots grow deeper over the course of a year, it will need it less.) The key to new sod care during this time is watering deep but less frequently. This will help the roots grow deep and develop a root system that uses less water. It is okay after the first two months to stress your lawn a little – let your yard dry out a bit and, when you see signs of stress, make sure to water. This will also allow you to fine tune the sprinkler system and adjust heads for proper coverage and change nozzles for more or less water in certain spots.

We hope these tips help you as you approach whether to sod and how best to install it.  At GreenPro we are experts in the types of sod that works best for Oklahoma lawns and landscapes.  Curious? Give us a call; we’d love to help you install the lawn of your dreams!

So you’ve decided to hire a landscaper.  Awesome!  There’s nothing like having a professional coming onto your property with an eye for detail and an understanding of how to make your property come alive.  But how to decide which professional is best for you?  There are experts in every industry, but also those who – shall we say – talk a good game but can’t deliver.  You don’t want to spend months or years working with someone who doesn’t know how to work with your lawn.  As a result, we at GreenPro have put together some crucial questions you should ask before you make your final decision.

How long have you been in business and what is the size of your firm?

Credibility matters.  If you’re getting someone who’s only been in business for a few months or even a year, they may not have the credibility and experience you’re looking for.  Landscapers who have been working for 5, 10, or 15 years, by contrast, have experience not only with lawns and landscapes but with building a clientele of happy customers as well as weathering various economic and climate changes.  (GreenPro, for example, has been in business for nearly ten years – since 2010!)

Additionally, asking how large the firm gives you a sense of their ability to properly service your property.  If you have different people showing up every time you schedule your lawn care, they will not have the same level of experience with your property that the same dedicated service people will.  At GreenPro, for example, our workers are hand-picked, well-compensated, and believe in the service side of the business.  In addition, the owners personally oversee (and often work on) all company projects – which means that our clients get not only dedicated landscapers but invested owners tending to their needs!  

Is your company fully insured and bonded?

Let’s face it: accidents can happen, especially when you have lawn care specialists working with heavy equipment, trimming bushes, or climbing trees.  When those accidents do happen, however, you don’t want to be held liable for their injuries or mistakes.  As a result, it’s important to know whether the company you’re bringing on can handle and address liability issues as they come up.

GreenPro, LLC carries adequate general liability and worker’s compensation insurances. We are also OSHA certified.  Additionally, we pull local government permits as needed, and our workers are legal and background-checked, so you have peace of mind when we are working on our clients’ properties.

What sets your company apart from other landscapers?

Whoever you’re bringing on to your project or property should be distinctive in some unique way.  You’re not just hiring someone to mow your lawn and trim your trees; ideally, you’re bringing in someone who offers that special unique touch that can make your property shine.

For example, at GreenPro, we believe it’s not only our professionalism and deep knowledge base that sets us apart, but also our care and concern for the community, which is why we donate services and supplies to community projects and try to deliver warm fuzzies and happy jaw drops on each project.  We’re committed not just to doing good work for our clients, but in the community as well.

What types of services do you offer?

So much of landscape design is interconnected – what happens in one aspect of the property affects so many others.  As a result, it’s important to get a sense of the breadth of services your landscaper can provide – ideally, they have a larger sense of how landscape design can affect lighting design, for example, or the types of grasses and vegetation you have growing, or how hardscapes will interact with your floral design concepts.  At GreenPro we specialize in taking a 360 view of your property as we try to help you come up with the best design possible!

These are just a few of the important questions we believe you should be asking of your landscape designer.  If you’re interested in working with us, we’d love to continue the conversation – call us today!

Lawns. We water them, hoe them, weed them, and care for them, but how many of us really understand them – and especially the grass that defines them? 

It should come as no surprise that there’s so much confusion among homeowners when it comes to what type of grass you currently have on your lawn and how best to care for it. There’s so much information out there, with different types of grass and different zones and areas requiring different types of care. At Green Pro, we are experts on what works best for the Greater Tulsa area and the different zones therein, and we want to help educate homeowners on how best to care for their lawn.

Three types of grasses will thrive best in our zone, USDA Hardiness Map 6b. We spend a great deal of time in our daily outings caring for our clients’ lawns and have every tool and necessary seed, fertilizer, and fungus spray to care for each. Of course, there are pros and cons with any choice; we have listed several below, so you can make the most informed choice about what is best for your lawn and landscape.

Bermuda Grass 

Bermuda grass is a favorite of homeowners, with over 80% of lawns in the Greater Tulsa area. Due to its fast growth, ability to withstand heat and overall low maintenance, it’s no wonder why clients continue to choose Bermuda grass!

Pros: 

1. Bermuda grass can withstand lots of traffic – particularly if you’re a homeowner with a high volume of children and dogs, you want grass that is durable and strong. 
2. Bermuda grass is drought and heat tolerant. Since summers in Oklahoma are so hot, Bermuda grass can handle the heavy sun and heat without breaking your bank when the water bill arrives. 
3. Bermuda grass grows speedily and deeply. Bermuda seeds attach to moist soil quickly and with a deep root system.

Cons: 

1. Oklahoma winters can be hard on your landscape, and Bermuda grass is no exception. If you install this type of grass, you may find your lawn turning brown in winter, but don’t worry! We’re here to help with re-seeding and getting that vibrant green color year-long!
2. Given that Bermuda grass thrives in the full sun, if you have a lot of shade in your yard, you may need to choose a different option.
3. Bermuda grass is known as a “creeping” grass. But our weekly lawn care can fight back those creepers so that don’t grow in places you don’t want them!

Fescue

Fescues have always been known primarily as shade grass; as a result, homeowners have traditionally chosen a different type of grass. But with over 300 seed varieties now, homeowners in our area can plant fescue grass and see great results. About 15% of our customers have chosen this lawn and we at Green Pro believe we’ll be seeing more of it as its popularity rises. Softer than Bermuda grass, Fescue is a beautiful option.

Pros: 

1. Fescue grass grows best in temperate climates. It loves the cool seasons of spring and fall.
2. Fescue grass stays green year round! 
3. Fescue grass actually loves to be a bit taller than most grasses. Homeowners looking for a low maintenance grass that doesn’t need constant mowing consider this a great option. 
4. Fescue grass doesn’t mind foot-traffic and although it looks like a more delicate blade of grass, it won’t be hurt by children playing or a fun yard game with friends.

Cons: 

1. It can go dormant in the summer months without a careful eye attending to it. 
2. There’s been a constant chatter about whether or not Fescue has a pretty appearance. But beauty often lies in the eye of the beholder. 

Zoysia

Zoysia is a common grass with fine to medium blades. It usually grows a bit darker in color and tends to grow well in warm, temperate climates. It’s not as popular with homeowners in the Tulsa area, which may be due to some of the harsh winters we have. At Green Pro, we service a small number of lawns with this grass seed. 

Pros: 

1. Strong and durable with a deep root system once established.
2. Zoysia can endure high temperatures and drought like conditions.
3. It is usually pest and disease resistant. 

Cons: 

1. Zoysia grass usually takes 24 months to fully root. 
2. When the first cold hits, it will turn brown immediately. 
3. This grass requires a lot of water to grow in the beginning. However, once fully established, it is a highly tolerant grass.

At Green Pro, we’re well versed in caring for all types of grasses, no matter what you’ve chosen or had laying in your yard. Our team is dedicated to providing our customers with a level of satisfaction, unlike anything you’ve seen before. Green Pro believes that some of the best memories happen on the lawns of America, which is why we strive to be attentive, knowledgeable, and detail-oriented about the grass on which those memories are made!

If you’re needing some guidance about choosing a lawn or would like to reseed or fertilize what you currently have, call us today!