Newton Lawn Care & Landscaping | Weed & Fungus Control | Maria Iemmello

Newton, MA 02465

(617) 969-8736

Main Services

  • Lawn care
  • Tree care services

Business Overview

Maria Iemmello Landscaping is a trusted, family-owned landscaping company serving Newton and the surrounding communities. We specialize in creating and maintaining healthy, vibrant outdoor spaces that enhance your home's curb appeal. Recognizing the common local challenges of weed infestations and lawn fungus diseases, we provide targeted, science-backed solutions. Our approach combines expert diagnosis, effective organic and conventional treatments, and proactive maintenance plans tailored to Newton's specific soil and climate conditions. We're dedicated to helping our neighbors achieve resilient, beautiful lawns that can withstand local environmental pressures, ensuring your landscape investment thrives for years to come.

Common Questions

What's the best way to tackle the persistent weeds I see in Newton lawns?

Newton's soil and climate can make weeds particularly stubborn. The most effective strategy is a multi-pronged approach we use: starting with a professional diagnosis to identify the specific weed types, followed by targeted pre-emergent and post-emergent treatments. Crucially, we focus on building a thick, healthy lawn through proper fertilization and aeration, which is your best long-term defense against weeds taking root in the first place.

How can I tell if my brown patches are from drought or a fungus common in the area?

This is a very common question for Newton homeowners. While drought stress causes uniform browning, lawn fungus like red thread or dollar spot often creates circular patches, rings, or spots with distinctive colors or patterns on the grass blades. Since misdiagnosis can worsen the problem, we offer free evaluations. Correctly identifying the issue allows us to apply the right fungicide or adjust your watering and mowing schedule to stop the spread and promote recovery.

What does a seasonal maintenance plan include to prevent these local lawn problems?

Our customized seasonal plans for Newton are designed to prevent issues before they start. This includes spring clean-up and pre-emergent weed control, summer fungicide applications timed to humid periods, proper fall aeration and overseeding to repair damage and crowd out weeds, and winterization. Regular mowing, edging, and fertilization tailored to our local growing season keep your lawn robust and naturally resistant to the pests and diseases we see most often in our community.

Business Location & Hours



Mon:Open 24 hours
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