Qualified Landscaping Services in Westerville, OH 43081 - Mowing & More
Westerville, OH 43081
About the Local Business
Mowing & More has been a trusted Westerville landscaping partner since 2000, founded and operated by Ralph Gygax. Ralph brings a unique combination of over 30 years of engineering experience and a deep-rooted agricultural background from a family dairy farm in Wisconsin. His formal training in Agriculture, Engineering, and Business, combined with ongoing education from The Ohio State University and the Ohio Department of Agriculture, ensures a precise, science-based approach to your property. As a licensed applicator for lawns, ornamentals, and turf, Ralph treats his post-retirement venture with the same professionalism as his first career. From his initial projects involving lawn renovations for home sales to comprehensive tree, shrub, and lawn care, Mowing & More is built on a foundation of local expertise and reliable service for Westerville homeowners.
FAQs
As a Westerville homeowner, what can I do about moss or standing water in my lawn?
Moss and standing water are common in our area, often indicating soil compaction, drainage issues, or pH imbalance. At Mowing & More, we start with a thorough assessment of your yard's specific conditions. Our approach typically involves core aeration to relieve compaction, adjusting soil pH with proper amendments, and evaluating your property's grading for better drainage. We can also recommend appropriate grass varieties for our local climate. Our licensed applicator status ensures any treatments for moss are handled safely and effectively, addressing the root cause rather than just the symptom.
What does your shrub care service include, and how do you manage diseases?
Our comprehensive shrub care covers everything from planting and seasonal pruning to disease and insect management, removal, and transplanting. For disease management, Ralph's academic training in agriculture and his Ohio State University updates allow us to accurately diagnose common Westerville shrub ailments. We use targeted, licensed treatments only when necessary, prioritizing plant health and environmental safety. Proper pruning for air circulation and selecting disease-resistant varieties for new plantings are key preventative strategies we employ to keep your landscape thriving.
You offer both tree care and removal. When is removal the right choice?
Tree removal is a significant decision. We always recommend it as a last resort, after exploring all care options. Removal becomes necessary when a tree is dead, dying from untreatable disease, structurally unsound and posing a safety hazard, or causing irreversible damage to foundations or utilities. With Ralph's engineering background, we conduct a careful risk assessment. For trees that can be saved, our care services—like pruning, cabling, or disease treatment—are designed to preserve and protect your mature trees, which are valuable assets to your Westerville property.
Key Services
- Shrub care
- Landscape maintenance
- Shrub removal
- Insect management - shrubs
- Tree removal









