Frequently asked questions

We offer turf mowing and maintenance, turf management, landscape bed design and install, and mulch installation. Turf management covers aeration, overseeding, a fertilization program and a weed management program. We also handle spring and fall cleanup. See turf management for the lawn-health side of our work.

Yes. We serve both residential and commercial properties in Liberty Township, Monroe and West Chester. Property managers may find our guide on what to expect from a grounds program helpful.

Yes. Seasonal cleanups get beds and turf ready for the growing season and for winter. Our fall cleanup checklist shows how fall work sets up your lawn for next spring.

Pre-emergent crabgrass control is timed to spring soil warming, usually when soil reaches about 55°F, around forsythia bloom. Most pre-emergents also block grass seed from germinating, so weed control has to be planned around any seeding. It's part of our turf management service.

Tall fescue does best at 2.5 to 4 inches. Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass and fine fescue do best at 2 to 4 inches, typically 2.5 to 3. Never remove more than one-third of the blade at a time, and mow higher in summer and in shade. Our mowing height guide explains why.

No. Leaving clippings on the lawn returns nutrients to the soil, and clippings do not cause thatch.

For cool-season lawns, late August through September is best. Core aeration relieves compaction, and seed sown then faces less weed competition than spring seeding. Learn more in When to Aerate and Overseed in Southwest Ohio.

Cool-season grass may go dormant in Ohio summer heat and drought, so keep traffic on it to a minimum. Lawns mowed too short have shallow roots and suffer more, which is why mowing height should go up during summer stress.

The most important feedings for cool-season lawns are in September and late fall around November, before dormancy. Avoid summer feeding because it increases disease. A light spring feeding is optional. See our fertilization schedule.

Usually not. Most pre-emergents also block grass seed from germinating, so the two work against each other. Mesotrione is the exception. That's one reason late summer and early fall is the better time to seed.

Hardwood bark mulch should be 2 to 3 inches deep, with mulch rings around trees as wide as practical. Pull mulch away from trunk flares. Mulch volcanoes cause stem-girdling roots, moisture problems and decay. See How Deep Should Mulch Be?

Mulch breaks down as it decays, which is part of how it builds soil structure. That means it needs periodic refreshing to keep suppressing weeds and conserving moisture. Our guide on when to mulch covers spring and fall timing.

Yes. We design and install new landscape beds and rework beds that have outgrown their space or never quite worked. Learn more about landscape bed design and install.

Bare clay soil cracks and swings between wet and dry. Organic matter and mulch help moderate soil temperature, conserve moisture and build soil structure. Read Building Landscape Beds That Thrive in Southwest Ohio Clay.

We serve Liberty Township, Monroe and West Chester in Butler County, Ohio, for both residential and commercial properties. Visit our Liberty Township page to learn more about local lawn conditions.

We're on Millikin Road in Liberty Township, OH 45044. That puts Monroe just to the north and West Chester just to the south.

Call 513-307-8967, email barefootlandscaping1@gmail.com, or fill out our contact form. Let us know what kind of landscaping help you're looking for and the best time to reach you.

We strive every day to provide the healthiest turf and landscape without wasting your money and time. We use top-quality products and well-maintained equipment, keep learning best practices, stay reasonably priced, and are committed to customer satisfaction. See examples of our work in the gallery.