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What Services Can We Do for your Yard?Landscaping Installation & MaintenancePonds & Water Features Landscape Edging
Decorative Rock Retaining Walls
Decorative Mulch Landscape Bed Weeding
Paver Patios, Walks, and Drives Drainage Solutions
Landscaping DesignDesigning Lawn Care Services We ProvideLawn Care Maintenance Services
Spring Lawn Care Services
Spring Clean-up
Mowing
Spring Gutter Cleaning
Dethatching
Pre-emergent Fertilization

Summer Lawn Care Services
Fertilization and Weed Control
Bush and Shrub Trimming
Mowing
Sidewalk, Curb and Driveway Edging

Fall Lawn Care Services
Fall Cleanup
Fall Fertilization
Fall Gutter Cleaning
Core Aeration

Winter Snow Services
Salt/Sand
Roof Raking
Snow Removal Service

Maintenance ServicesSpring Maintenance ServicesDethatching 

Dethatching is the process of removing thatch build up from the base of the lawn in order to allow moisture, sunlight and fertilizers to better reach the soil.

Thatch build up is dead, un-decomposed grass stems and roots accompanied by other small debris. The “trapped” material above the soil base creates a barrier that reduces the absorption rate of water and other necessary nutrients. It can also harbor insects and encourage disease. While thatch build up is a natural process for lawns, excessive build up is a very common problem and can easily be diagnosed. Simply use your fingers to move apart your lawn and see how much dead grass has collected before you reach the soil. If you have more than ½" your thatch layer is preventing your lawn from looking its best.

We use two methods for removing thatch build up and recommend you to evaluate your needs in early spring:

Using mower mounted tine rake dethatchers are the most common. We mount a dethatcher to the front of our lawn mower. The dethatcher tines pick and pull out thatch. Simultaneously, the mower “vacuums” up the debris into its bagger. This way the mower blades are engaged. The added bonus of this method is that the lawn also gets cut and bagged. This method of dethatching is less expensive and we recommend doing it on an annual basis every spring, especially to thicker lawns.

Rotary operated dethatcher – This method is much more invasive to the lawn. While the build up of thatch must be addressed if it is a problem, only severe thatch build up is recommended for this method. It is the same concept as the mower mounted machine, thatch is agitated by small blades and then pulled up. It is then vacuumed up and discarded.

Mowing Peter Doran Lawn & Landscape offers both residential and commercial mowing. Our mowing service includes line trimming, edging and blowing. We trim or edge along foundation of your home or office, fence lines, trees, flower beds, sidewalks and curbs. Our powerful blowers add the finishing touch by removing debris from the hard surfaces around your home.

Pre-emergent Fertilization 

Lawn maintenance usually requires attentive weed control. The first application is one of the most effective ways to control weeds by applying pre-emergent herbicide. This is a chemical treatment that prevents unwanted growth from appearing.

Spring Clean-up Spring Clean-up service is done in April (as soon as weather permits). We use Stihl back pack blowers to cleanup leaves and debris from around buildings, under decks, landscape beds, driveways and sidewalks. Our commercial mowers are equipped with vacuum collection systems and a dethatcher rake on the front. The dethatcher tines pick and pull out thatch simultaneously as the mower “vacuums” up the debris into its bagger. This cleans up all the lawn areas leaving you with a clean estate.

Spring Gutter Cleaning
We clean gutters on residential or commercial buildings.It’s important to keep the flow of movement in your gutters. If not properly maintained they can create run off onto your siding, leaving permanent damage or stains on your walls. Your gutters can also become moldy and rotten to the point of detaching completely from your home or business.

Clean gutters are not just important for appearances, but necessary to improve the look of your building. We suggest gutter cleaning at least 2x per year, during the spring and fall usually to coordinate with the rainy season and to prevent costly repairs.

Summer Maintenance ServicesBush and Shrub Trimming Our bush and shrub trimming service is recommended to keep your yard looking beautiful throughout the year.

Fertilization and Weed Control Lawn fertilization & weed control is sometimes called “weed and feed". Our licensed technicians use the safest methods to protect your property, family, pets and the environment. The result is a healthy, beautiful lawn, which resists harmful diseases and insects. There are four facets to our Lawn Care Program. We provide five fertilizer treatments throughout the growing season. These treatments supply all the necessary nutrients at the appropriate times needed to maintain a vigorous turf (nitrogen, phosphorus, & potassium). This service also includes four treatments of weed control. These treatments will control annual grassy weeds as well as all broadleaf weeds. Here are the key benefits of proper lawn care fertilizing and weed control: • Thicker, greener turf • Fewer weeds • A healthier more attractive lawn • A heartier more stress-resistant lawn

Mowing Peter Doran Lawn & Landscape offers both residential and commercial mowing. Our mowing service includes line trimming, edging and blowing. We trim or edge along foundation of your home or office, fence lines, trees, flower beds, sidewalks and curbs. Our powerful blowers add the finishing touch by removing debris from the hard surfaces around your home.

Sidewalk, Curb and Driveway Edging The edging service defines the concrete borders of your lawn and gives it a clean manicured look. Turf overgrowth (both grass and soil) onto concrete is natural and can take away from the overall appearance of your lawn. Edging removes this overgrown turf and gives your lawn a crisp razor sharp edge appearance. The more often you edge, the less overgrowth there is. This makes it easier for us and at drastically reduced rates. It also keeps your edges looking good all season.

Fall Maintenance ServicesCore Aeration  Over time the surface of your lawn can become tightly compacted and covered with dense thatch. This is a layer of dead stems and roots. When this happens, much of the food and water your lawn needs can’t penetrate the surface. Core Aeration is simply a method of punching holes into the turf to allow moisture, oxygen, and nutrients to penetrate the soil. Aeration reduces soil compaction, enhances thatch breakdown, improves water infiltration and improves response to fertilizer. This service also improves soil composition and maximizes turfgrass rooting. Most importantly it makes the lawn less susceptible to damage from weeds, insects, drought and disease. Aeration combined with overseeding is an excellent method for an established lawn to relieve compaction and improve its density. We recommend aeration & overseeding once per season to all established lawns. Peter Doran Lawn & Landscape uses top quality seed that is free of noxious weeds.

Fall Cleanup Fall cleanup service is done in late October or early November. Fall cleanup is vital part of reducing the amount of leaf mold and keeping a healthy lawn. We use Stihl back pack blowers to cleanup leaves and debris from under decks, driveways, sidewalks, shrubs, and rock/mulch areas. Our commercial mowers are equipped with vacuum collection systems that clean up lawn areas leaving you with a clean estate. After the cleanup, the collected debris can be disposed of in one of the following ways: there is a place in yard, bag for garbage man or we will haul and dispose of debris for you.

Fall Fertilization We recommend a late fall fertilization program which uses a slow release nutrient program to best prepare your yard for the winter months.

Fall Gutter Cleaning
We clean gutters on residential or commercial buildings.It’s important to keep the flow of movement in your gutters. Left untreated they can create run off onto your siding. This can leave permanent damage or stains on your walls. Your gutters can also become moldy and rotten to the point of detaching completely from your home or business.

Clean gutters are not just important for appearances, but necessary to improve the look of your building. We suggest gutter cleaning at least 2x per year. We suugest you maintain them during the spring and fall to coordinate with the rainy season and to prevent costly repairs.

Winter Maintenance ServicesRoof Raking  Roof Raking is important to protect the roof from damage. Ice dams can accumulate causing damade to your roof and potential leaking in your home.

Salt/Sand Keep your drive and sidewalks safe this winter with our salt and sand application program.

Snow Removal Service
We offer Snow Removal to the Twin Cities area with a complete snow and ice removal service for industrial, retail and residential housing.

Peter Doran Inc. Snow Removal provides you complete snow removal packages. We look forward to serve you and keep your outdoor environment snow free this coming winter season. Our goal is to provide excellent customer service keeping 100% satisfaction between you and our company. You have peace of mind knowing you are working with a locally owned and operated company.

We take snow removal very seriously. No matter what winter may bring, you can rest assure we will make sure your property remains accessible and safe. All of our Snow Removal Services can be customized to meet the needs of your home, commercial property, or living community.

• Residential & commercial snow plowing • 1” service or 2” service • Seasonal flat rates available • Service from first snow fall to April 1st • Hand shoveling or snow blowing of all your walks also available

 Our professional staff of snow plow operators and snow removal technicians are dedicated to cleaning up your sidewalks, driveways and parking lots. With the latest high tech snow removal equipment at our disposal we can do any snow removal job quickly and efficiently.

Landscaping Installation & Maintenance ServicesDecorative Mulch
Mulch is any material, organic or inorganic, spread thickly over the surface of the soil. Here's what thick mulch will do for your garden:.

- It will retain vital moisture in the soil.

- Mulching the soil keeps it cool in summer and warmer in winter.

- It prevents crusting of heavy soils.

- Thick mulch helps prevent weeds from growing (less work for you this summer!).

- Mulch slows or prevents water from running off slopes.

Decorative Rock Using rocks in a landscaping design is overlooked more than any other yard decorating option. The idea sounds so boring, you’re probably thinking that it’s insane and dull. Although, when you are landscaping with rocks, more often than not your yard can look even better than a space filled with greenery that is more trouble than it's worth. Landscaping with rocks gives a natural look to your yard and provides a sense of order.

Drainage Solutions
Proper drainage is a critical part of your landscape. We offer a full range of drainage options such as:

Downspout Piping & Drainage

French Drains

Dry Wells

Slotted / Perforated Drain

Catch Basins & Channel Drain

Landscape Bed Weeding Routine landscape bed weeding and maintenance is a necessity to keeping beds weed free. Peter Doran Lawn & Landscaping offers several different bed weeding programs that consist of hand weeding and the use of chemical herbicides, so that you can choose the one that’s right for you. All debris generated from bed weeding can be hauled away. Call today for a free estimate.

Landscape Edging
Landscape edging a great addition to yardsThe installation of landscape edging is a great way to beautify a home. It also reduces trimming and keeps mulch in place to provide a good boundary between lawns and planting beds of flowers, shrubs and trees. Edging not only carries its practical benefits, but also its decorative appeal. Edging can accentuate any garden plot or flower bed. In a sense edging puts a frame or border around the picture of your garden. It draws the attention and highlights the chosen areas.

Edging is essential for the preservation of any paved patio, garden bedding, driveway and walkway. If edging is not used, you will find the sand base and hence your pavers will start to move and separate.

By securing the edges, you are securing your patio, driveway and walkway against the harsh elements of rain, snow and foot traffic. Edging helps maintain the appearance and quality of your landscaping.

Landscape edging is available in many different materials. Peter Doran lawn and landscaping can help you decide the product that is right for your landscape design and install it for you.

Most Common Edging Materials
There are three most common types of edging material used in the building and landscaping fields, they are bricks, stones and concrete pavers. These materials are very practical and also have decorative qualities.

A suggestion might be to match the content material to the edging material. This will compliment the look of your project!

1. Brick edging
You can use recycled brick or new bricks. It is important to use bricks that are suitable for weathering. You can also purchase pavers that are brick look-a-like’s. There is a large range of colors available.

2. Stone Edging

Stones have the ability to create many unique looks; formal to informal, depending on the type and texture of the stones that you choose. Stones are available in varying sizes, shapes and colors.

3. Concrete Edging Pavers
If you are edging a paved area, then using pre-cast concrete pavers for the edging will compliment the existing area. Edging pavers are easy to work with for they can be bought custom sized and are durable enough for the outdoors.

Edging Installation

There are two main methods for installing edging.

Horizontal
This means that the edging will be laid flat and flush with the soil level. This makes mowing the lawns around such borders much easier and it also creates a unique decorative statement.

Vertical
By laying the edging vertically you will only see the ends of the edging material, for a trench must be dug out as deep as the material itself is.