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We are looking forward to another great season.
We love to see lush, beautiful lawns, so allow us to
share some interesting information and a few helpful
hints.
We love to see lush, beautiful lawns, so allow us to
share some interesting information and a few helpful
hints.
The Spring Application
This application is a heavy, but
balanced fertilization for
continuous feeding throughout
the growing season. It also
includes pre-emergent control for
crabgrass and other annual weed
grasses, plus broadleaf weed
control. This application provides
nitrogen for a quick "green up"
and potassium to stimulate
vigorous root growth. The
application will provide the lawn
with the nutrients it needs to
recover from a long, wet, and
snowy winter.
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Welcome -
As always, it is our mission to provide you with the best service
possible. We hope that you enjoy the articles in this newsletter
and find our advice practical and helpful.
As always, it is our mission to provide you with the best service
possible. We hope that you enjoy the articles in this newsletter
and find our advice practical and helpful.
A few of our customers wonder why they aren't seeing the results that
they expect after a lawn treatment has been applied. There are several
reasons that your lawn may not seem to be at its best. One of the most
important things a homeowner can do to improve the look of the lawn is
to follow good mowing practices. Here's a few tips from our experts:
Good mowing practice
Mowing is one of the most important processes to take place in the lawn
for many reasons. Yet in multiple cases we see improper mowing
leading to more harmful problems in the lawn. About 95% of all the turf
we treat is cool season which means the cool season grasses struggle
all summer long to survive even under perfect conditions. Mowing is a
very stressful process and should not be done when the turf is already
stressed. Timing is key and dodging the hottest time of the day is very
important. Good preventive maintenance on equipment is a must.
Checking blades, belts, and fluids regularly will help your lawnmower
and your lawn.
When it comes to fill time always remember gas kills grass. In that case
it is good practice to fill fluids on the driveway. The last thing to
remember would be properly maintaining lawn edges, which means not
scalping to the ground. Not everybody can trim; it takes a trained eye
and knowledge of the field to correctly trim edges. Strong edges keep
out weeds, weak edges open the door for many problems. With all
these things to remember before you turn the key, consider the impact
you will have on the lawn. Help us help you maintain a beautiful lawn all
year round.
-Your turf specialist, Travis Payton
they expect after a lawn treatment has been applied. There are several
reasons that your lawn may not seem to be at its best. One of the most
important things a homeowner can do to improve the look of the lawn is
to follow good mowing practices. Here's a few tips from our experts:
Good mowing practice
Mowing is one of the most important processes to take place in the lawn
for many reasons. Yet in multiple cases we see improper mowing
leading to more harmful problems in the lawn. About 95% of all the turf
we treat is cool season which means the cool season grasses struggle
all summer long to survive even under perfect conditions. Mowing is a
very stressful process and should not be done when the turf is already
stressed. Timing is key and dodging the hottest time of the day is very
important. Good preventive maintenance on equipment is a must.
Checking blades, belts, and fluids regularly will help your lawnmower
and your lawn.
When it comes to fill time always remember gas kills grass. In that case
it is good practice to fill fluids on the driveway. The last thing to
remember would be properly maintaining lawn edges, which means not
scalping to the ground. Not everybody can trim; it takes a trained eye
and knowledge of the field to correctly trim edges. Strong edges keep
out weeds, weak edges open the door for many problems. With all
these things to remember before you turn the key, consider the impact
you will have on the lawn. Help us help you maintain a beautiful lawn all
year round.
-Your turf specialist, Travis Payton
Keep your turf healthy –
An unhealthy turf is susceptible to
disease. Be on the lookout for the
early symptoms of common
pathogens such as dead circular
patches, discolored leaf blades, or
the occurrence of either red or white
mycelium that may have a stringy or
weblike appearance. Early
detection and treatment is the most
effective and economical. Certain
conditions may favor the disease,
for instance excessive moisture,
compaction, unbalanced soil
nutrient levels or incorrect mowing
height. Proper soil aeration helps
alleviate some of these conditions.
Turf grass diseases are frequently
spread from lawn to lawn by
contaminated equipment.
Use caution with rented, borrowed
or commercially owned
equipment. Make sure that your
landscape provider takes
precautions that prevent the spread
of pathogens from lawn to lawn.
Equipment can be sterilized with
Lysol or a solution of 10% bleach.
Also, avoid walking through or
disturbing the affected area until the
area has been treated.
An unhealthy turf is susceptible to
disease. Be on the lookout for the
early symptoms of common
pathogens such as dead circular
patches, discolored leaf blades, or
the occurrence of either red or white
mycelium that may have a stringy or
weblike appearance. Early
detection and treatment is the most
effective and economical. Certain
conditions may favor the disease,
for instance excessive moisture,
compaction, unbalanced soil
nutrient levels or incorrect mowing
height. Proper soil aeration helps
alleviate some of these conditions.
Turf grass diseases are frequently
spread from lawn to lawn by
contaminated equipment.
Use caution with rented, borrowed
or commercially owned
equipment. Make sure that your
landscape provider takes
precautions that prevent the spread
of pathogens from lawn to lawn.
Equipment can be sterilized with
Lysol or a solution of 10% bleach.
Also, avoid walking through or
disturbing the affected area until the
area has been treated.
Green in your pocket and green on your lawn.
Tips on keeping your lawn healthy and money in your
pocket.
Spring is a great time for you, as
a homeowner, to take a good look at
the lawn. As the snow begins to melt,
your first task to make sure your lawn,
plants, trees, and shrubs look healthy. Do a walk-through of
the yard and notify us of any problems so we can address
any issues during our first few applications.
You can do a lot for your yard without spending much (if any)
money. Simple tasks like cleaning out leaves from under
shrubs and bushes, mulching, cutting in-bed edges, planting
annuals, and picking up sticks and leaves in the lawn left from
the winter months can make a lawn look neat and tidy without
cutting into your wallet.
Tips on keeping your lawn healthy and money in your
pocket.
Spring is a great time for you, as
a homeowner, to take a good look at
the lawn. As the snow begins to melt,
your first task to make sure your lawn,
plants, trees, and shrubs look healthy. Do a walk-through of
the yard and notify us of any problems so we can address
any issues during our first few applications.
You can do a lot for your yard without spending much (if any)
money. Simple tasks like cleaning out leaves from under
shrubs and bushes, mulching, cutting in-bed edges, planting
annuals, and picking up sticks and leaves in the lawn left from
the winter months can make a lawn look neat and tidy without
cutting into your wallet.
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