Business Details
32 Years
experience
Trusted Orlando Landscaping Services Since 1994
Founded in 1994 by Jeffrey and Debra Melmer, Quality First Lawn & Shrub has served Orlando and Central Florida for over 25 years. Our mission centers on delivering exceptional customer care through personalized service, combining over 300 years of collective staff experience with advanced techniques in lawn, shrub, pest control, and irrigation management. We prioritize education, utilizing premium fertilizers, insecticides, and herbicides to address property-specific challenges while adhering to Orange County fertilizer regulations. Our termite protection program features Termidor, the nation's leading termiticide, backed by a written damage repair guarantee. We emphasize transparent communication, offering on-site consultations to diagnose issues and implement sustainable solutions tailored to Central Florida's climate.Our commitment to quality is reflected in our comprehensive approach to turf top dressing, aeration, and disease control, alongside specialized services like nematode treatment and palm care. We maintain rigorous standards through regular system analyses and calibration, ensuring efficient water use during extreme weather conditions. Our team's expertise extends to mosquito control, flea treatment, and shrub bed weed prevention, with a focus on long-term property enhancement. We operate under the philosophy that quality results from intentional effort, skilled execution, and a genuine commitment to customer satisfaction. This approach has established us as a trusted partner for residential property maintenance in Orlando.
Services
Lawn Care
Pest Control
Irrigation Services
Shrub Maintenance
Termite Treatment
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of Orlando-specific landscaping expertise
- Our staff has 300+ years combined experience in lawn and pest management
- We use Termidor termiticide with written damage repair guarantee
- We provide climate-specific treatments for Central Florida's extreme seasons
- We conduct on-site consultations for customized property solutions
Services
Lawn Care
Our lawn care program combines granular fertilizer applications with weed, disease, and insect control tailored to Central Florida's climate. We use premium products that comply with Orange County regulations while addressing seasonal challenges like drought stress and summer heat. Our technicians provide personalized recommendations through on-site consultations to optimize turf health and appearance.
Termite Treatment
We implement advanced termite control using Termidor, America's #1 termiticide, with comprehensive inspections and barrier treatments. Our program includes ongoing monitoring and a written guarantee covering damage repair costs. The treatment protects against subterranean termites while minimizing environmental impact through targeted application methods.
Irrigation Services
Precision Water Works provides irrigation system analysis, repair, and optimization for efficient water use. Our technicians identify inefficiencies causing plant loss during extreme conditions and implement solutions that maximize system performance while conserving water resources through proper calibration and maintenance.
Pest Control
Our pest management covers common Orlando invaders including mosquitoes, roaches, ants, spiders, and pantry pests. We develop customized programs using integrated pest management techniques that combine exclusion methods with targeted treatments to protect homes year-round while maintaining environmental responsibility.
Shrub Maintenance
We offer specialized shrub care with custom fertilizer blends and nutritional supplements to enhance plant health. Our program addresses specific issues like chili thrip infestations, cycad scale, and fungal diseases while implementing preventive measures for long-term shrub bed maintenance in Central Florida's climate.
People
Jeffrey Melmer
Co-Owner
With over 30 years in Orlando's lawn care industry, Jeffrey co-founded Quality First after identifying gaps in large company service models. He focuses on technical program development and customer relationship management.
Debra Melmer
Co-Owner
Debra brings extensive customer service expertise to Quality First, ensuring consistent communication and satisfaction. She oversees operational standards and staff training to maintain the company's caring, personalized approach to property maintenance.
Questions
What services does Quality First Lawn & Shrub Care offer?
We provide lawn fertilization, shrub maintenance, pest control, termite treatment, irrigation system analysis, mosquito control, and specialized treatments for Central Florida landscapes.
Do you guarantee termite protection?
Yes, our termite treatment program uses Termidor, the #1 termiticide in America, and includes a written damage repair guarantee.
How do you handle Orlando's extreme weather conditions?
Our programs are designed for Central Florida's climate, with treatments for drought periods, heavy rainfall seasons, and temperature extremes to maintain property health.
Can you service commercial properties?
While we specialize in residential care, we offer customized solutions for commercial properties through our Precision Water Works division.
What makes your pest control different?
We use science-based programs targeting specific pests like roaches, ants, and mosquitoes while maintaining environmental responsibility and water conservation.
