Above Standard Services, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 25 years of experience serving Lexington and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!
"Extremely impressed with Above Standard. Cannot recommend them enough for any projects your home may need. Kind, talented, and speedy crew!"
Ryan M on July 2020
Above Standard Services, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 25 years of experience serving Lexington and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!
"Extremely impressed with Above Standard. Cannot recommend them enough for any projects your home may need. Kind, talented, and speedy crew!"
Ryan M on July 2020
Starling Manor Lawncare and Landscape provide commercial and residential mowing services
Starling Manor Lawncare and Landscape provide commercial and residential mowing services
Our goal is to provide honest and outstanding service through dedication, hard work, attention to detail, integrity and always focusing on our customers best interest at hand. We know that the secret to our success has and will continue to be our satisfied customers.
"They were on time, very professional and you could tell they knew what they were doing. I felt very comfortable with the team and highly recommend them."
Bonnie S on August 2018
Our goal is to provide honest and outstanding service through dedication, hard work, attention to detail, integrity and always focusing on our customers best interest at hand. We know that the secret to our success has and will continue to be our satisfied customers.
"They were on time, very professional and you could tell they knew what they were doing. I felt very comfortable with the team and highly recommend them."
Bonnie S on August 2018
GREEN SCENE BIO I'm an experienced landscaper with years of expertise in the industry. As the founder and owner of Green Scene, I have built a reputation for providing top quality landscaping services including lawn maintenance, irrigation, fencing, sod installation, rock scapes and more. With a passion to create beautiful outdoor spaces, our team at Green Scene takes pride in our attention to detail, personalized service, and commitment to delivering exceptional results. Contact Green Scene today to schedule a consultation and see how we can help transform your outdoor space into a stunning oasis.
"Pedro and his team are very professional and they did a wonderful job on my property. I would highly recommend them for any job . M.Kimbel Colbert Ga"
Mark K on June 2025
GREEN SCENE BIO I'm an experienced landscaper with years of expertise in the industry. As the founder and owner of Green Scene, I have built a reputation for providing top quality landscaping services including lawn maintenance, irrigation, fencing, sod installation, rock scapes and more. With a passion to create beautiful outdoor spaces, our team at Green Scene takes pride in our attention to detail, personalized service, and commitment to delivering exceptional results. Contact Green Scene today to schedule a consultation and see how we can help transform your outdoor space into a stunning oasis.
"Pedro and his team are very professional and they did a wonderful job on my property. I would highly recommend them for any job . M.Kimbel Colbert Ga"
Mark K on June 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Quick and efficient was able to get the job done that same day! "
Lauren R on June 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Quick and efficient was able to get the job done that same day! "
Lauren R on June 2025
Transform your outdoor space with A Greener South. Our expert team specializes in lawn irrigation, providing top-notch service to homeowners in Atlanta. With our weekly maintenance program, your lawn will always be in pristine condition. Contact us today for a greener, more beautiful home.
"This company customer service representative is emotionally immature. I don’t know why her brain has not fully formed, but no adult should be at their place of employment speaking to other people as if we know each other socially. Not only that the technician didn’t solve the problem and actually used and repurposed a part that happened to be on his truck to fix a persistent issue. I’ve been having with one of my sprinklers. I would absolutely not recommend this company at all it would be one thing to have poor customer service, but we really good at delivering on your core competencies but when you can’t even do that correctly and have poor customer service, then what is your purpose?"
LaToya M on June 2025
Transform your outdoor space with A Greener South. Our expert team specializes in lawn irrigation, providing top-notch service to homeowners in Atlanta. With our weekly maintenance program, your lawn will always be in pristine condition. Contact us today for a greener, more beautiful home.
"This company customer service representative is emotionally immature. I don’t know why her brain has not fully formed, but no adult should be at their place of employment speaking to other people as if we know each other socially. Not only that the technician didn’t solve the problem and actually used and repurposed a part that happened to be on his truck to fix a persistent issue. I’ve been having with one of my sprinklers. I would absolutely not recommend this company at all it would be one thing to have poor customer service, but we really good at delivering on your core competencies but when you can’t even do that correctly and have poor customer service, then what is your purpose?"
LaToya M on June 2025
Turf Shield, Inc is committed to customer satisfaction and the absolute best in everything related to the health and beauty of your lawn. With a local leadership team armed with more than 40 combined years of experience caring for lawns, shrubs, trees, and everything that makes a yard a special place, we are focused on a singular goal of providing the best lawn care solution in Metro Atlanta. Locally owned and operated, we put our specialized knowledge and tools to work for you, always taking into account the unique combination of your lawn's personality and the ever-changing Atlanta weather. As your neighbor, we are also aware that we must hold ourselves to a very high standard of timely and courteous service on every appointment, treatment, or phone call. To that end, we guarantee our work, which means that any time a problem arises between our scheduled service visits, we will send a trained technician to handle the issue at no extra charge to you. Our mission is to make your lawn healthy so you stay happy!
"It went very well."
richard w on April 2025
Turf Shield, Inc is committed to customer satisfaction and the absolute best in everything related to the health and beauty of your lawn. With a local leadership team armed with more than 40 combined years of experience caring for lawns, shrubs, trees, and everything that makes a yard a special place, we are focused on a singular goal of providing the best lawn care solution in Metro Atlanta. Locally owned and operated, we put our specialized knowledge and tools to work for you, always taking into account the unique combination of your lawn's personality and the ever-changing Atlanta weather. As your neighbor, we are also aware that we must hold ourselves to a very high standard of timely and courteous service on every appointment, treatment, or phone call. To that end, we guarantee our work, which means that any time a problem arises between our scheduled service visits, we will send a trained technician to handle the issue at no extra charge to you. Our mission is to make your lawn healthy so you stay happy!
"It went very well."
richard w on April 2025
A natural leader, Jorge always stood out from the rest with his professionalism and excellent work. From humble beginnings with a local Athens Landscaper to leading a crew, Jorge took the leap and started his own company in 2022. He is the guy to call if you want a professional service at a competitive price. Take a look at the services we offer below
"I recently had the pleasure of working with Jorge for a landscaping project, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. From the very beginning, Jorge was incredibly responsive, answering my questions promptly and providing helpful insights to guide the project’s direction. Working with him was a truly pleasant experience. Jorge's friendly demeanor made communication easy and enjoyable. He takes the time to listen to your ideas and preferences, ensuring that he fully understands your vision before starting the work. His collaborative approach means that you feel like an integral part of the process, which I greatly appreciated. Jorge delivered on all his commitments, completing the work on time without sacrificing quality. The landscaping he provided is top-notch, showcasing his skills and attention to detail. I was thoroughly impressed by the quality of his work, which truly enhanced the beauty of my property. Moreover, his pricing is highly competitive, making it possible to get exceptional service without breaking the bank. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with the results and would recommend Jorge to anyone seeking reliable, high-quality landscaping services. You won’t be disappointed! Dory"
Dory S on August 2024
A natural leader, Jorge always stood out from the rest with his professionalism and excellent work. From humble beginnings with a local Athens Landscaper to leading a crew, Jorge took the leap and started his own company in 2022. He is the guy to call if you want a professional service at a competitive price. Take a look at the services we offer below
"I recently had the pleasure of working with Jorge for a landscaping project, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. From the very beginning, Jorge was incredibly responsive, answering my questions promptly and providing helpful insights to guide the project’s direction. Working with him was a truly pleasant experience. Jorge's friendly demeanor made communication easy and enjoyable. He takes the time to listen to your ideas and preferences, ensuring that he fully understands your vision before starting the work. His collaborative approach means that you feel like an integral part of the process, which I greatly appreciated. Jorge delivered on all his commitments, completing the work on time without sacrificing quality. The landscaping he provided is top-notch, showcasing his skills and attention to detail. I was thoroughly impressed by the quality of his work, which truly enhanced the beauty of my property. Moreover, his pricing is highly competitive, making it possible to get exceptional service without breaking the bank. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with the results and would recommend Jorge to anyone seeking reliable, high-quality landscaping services. You won’t be disappointed! Dory"
Dory S on August 2024
Commercial and Residential irrigation repair. Special spring turn on service and analysis. Free Estimates, payment due same day repairs are finished
Commercial and Residential irrigation repair. Special spring turn on service and analysis. Free Estimates, payment due same day repairs are finished
Mow Masters LLC is a full professional landscape and Hardscape company specializing in maintenance, installation, irrigation, Hardscape services. We have the experience and the dedication to bring your dreams to reality! Call or click to schedule an estimate today.
"My lawn looked like a jungle they came and in no time my lawn looked amazing! Customer service was great very polite and cordial."
Carolina G on February 2025
Mow Masters LLC is a full professional landscape and Hardscape company specializing in maintenance, installation, irrigation, Hardscape services. We have the experience and the dedication to bring your dreams to reality! Call or click to schedule an estimate today.
"My lawn looked like a jungle they came and in no time my lawn looked amazing! Customer service was great very polite and cordial."
Carolina G on February 2025
Most residential lawn removal projects don't require permits, but regulations vary significantly between municipalities. You might need authorization when removing substantial soil volumes or making major landscape alterations. Contact your local building department or planning office before beginning work. Some homeowners associations also maintain specific landscaping requirements that could affect your plans, so reviewing any applicable community guidelines is equally important.
Converting removed lawn material into compost is often feasible when the grass hasn't received extensive chemical treatments. For best results, break larger sod pieces into smaller sections and combine them with other compostable materials in a dedicated composting system. Regular turning accelerates decomposition and produces nutrient-rich material that can benefit your new landscape. This approach reduces disposal costs while creating valuable soil amendments for future gardening projects.
Using a mechanical sod cutter delivers the most efficient results for most properties. These specialized machines cleanly separate grass and shallow roots from the soil below, allowing for rapid removal across substantial areas. While manual approaches cost less initially, they progress much more slowly. Chemical methods require extended time periods for complete effectiveness. For optimal efficiency, evaluate equipment rental costs against professional service rates, particularly for medium to large properties.
New plantings can begin one to two weeks after lawn removal, provided you've addressed any soil contamination concerns and completed necessary grading or amendments. The removal process often disturbs dormant weed seeds, so monitoring for unwanted growth during this transition period is advisable. Professional soil testing helps identify any nutrient deficiencies or pH imbalances that should be corrected before investing in new plantings or turf installation.
Lawn removal frequently alters how water moves across your property, particularly during heavy rainfall. Established grass root systems help stabilize soil and absorb precipitation, functions that disappear with removal. Your replacement landscape plan should address potential drainage changes through appropriate grading, soil amendments, or dedicated drainage features. Observing water movement patterns after removal provides valuable information for addressing any problematic areas before completing your new landscape installation.