Lawn care, hedge trimming,and a yard that stays perfect.

Dunbar properties typically feature traditional front lawns with foundation plantings and rear yards with mature trees and garden beds. The clay soil here is some of the heaviest on the west side, making aeration and drainage particularly important. Laurel and cedar hedges are the dominant boundary treatments. The neighborhood takes visible pride in curb appeal, so consistent maintenance matters more here than in many parts of the city. Dunbar's clay is notoriously dense, often requiring double-pass core aeration in fall to achieve meaningful compaction relief. Standing water after heavy rain is common on lawns that have not been properly aerated, and poorly drained yards develop thick moss layers by January. Lots are generally 33 to 40 feet wide with depths around 120 feet, and most feature a structured front yard with lawn, foundation shrubs, and a prominent hedge along the sidewalk. English laurel hedges dominate Dunbar streetscapes and grow aggressively from May through September, often adding two feet or more per season if left unchecked. Cedar hedges are the second most common boundary treatment, typically along side and rear property lines. The family-oriented character of the neighborhood means yards see heavy use from children and pets, which compounds the soil compaction problem. Ornamental cherry trees line several Dunbar streets and drop sticky flower petals in spring that coat driveways and walkways. Many Dunbar homeowners benchmark their curb appeal against neighbors, making consistent, visible maintenance a social expectation as much as a practical one.