- How
do I get an additional discount?
Pre-pay for services.
Call for information about program discounts.
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- Why
are there weeds in my lawn after round 1 was applied?
Round 1 does not usually treat existing broadleaf weeds because ground and air temperatures are typically too low to get good control. Round 1 is designed to keep Crabgrass and other grassy weeds from germinating. Post-emergent broadleaf weed control is usually applied in Rounds 2-5 when weeds are present and actively growing.
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- Can
the application be stressful to my lawn?
Yes. If weed control has been applied and temperatures are high,
water the lawn as soon as instructed, usually the next day, and
don't cut too short.
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- When
is the best time of the day to water?
Early morning. After dark is acceptable but not recommended.
Watering in the evening is a major cause of lawn disease. If the
lawn sits damp longer than normal, fungus will thrive.
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- What
are the strange spots and circles in my lawn?
These sometimes can be due to disease and / or insects. Lawn disease thrives due to incorrect watering and mowing practices. Although some lawns are more suseptible genetically and because of bad soil, mowing at least three inches or higher with a sharpened balde, watering correctly, aerating every year, and using preventative fungicide / insecticide and / or organic fertilizer will give your lawn the best chance for success.
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- How
can Aeration help my lawn?
A garden must be tilled every so often, and so should your lawn. Aeration allows more air excange within the soil for better root structure, and allows for better fertilization and water absorption. The cores left behind break down the thatch that contributes to lawn disease.
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- How
do preventive applications help?
A preventative goes down before any damage can get a foothold for the year. Otherwise we would have to see damage before we can treat the problem. This allows the disease / insects to hurt the appearance of your lawn. Preventative applications go down before reoccurring damage appears.
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- How
do I know what height to set my mower?
If there's one thing that helps conserve water and keep a lawn
looking its best without a lot of work, this is it. Mow a patch
of lawn and measure the grass height. During cooler times of the
season, two to three inches is good. During the hotter months,
raise the deck above three inches to leave the length for water
storage in the blade. This actually slows the growth, saving you
money and time.
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- Why
aren't the weeds dying after the weed control was applied?
Our systemic weed control translocates within the weed after
water has been absorbed. It takes about two weeks to three weeks to see results, since both the weed and roots are being destroyed. This is Mother Nature we are dealing with here, and some weeds are harder to kill. Clover, Creeping Charlie, and Violets, for example, may need a second or third treatment.
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- How
much do I need to water and when?
Water each zone for 45 to 60 minutes or more, 2-3 times a week. If you don't
have a sprinkling system, a good way to measure is to place an
empty tuna can in the zone and store the water when the can is
full. After a weed control application, you must water the lawn.
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