Is it necessary to water the lawn?
The grasses grown in our area are cool season grasses which green up early in the spring and stay green until late fall. During the hot summer months they may go dormant until the temperatures cool and the amount of moisture increases. If we want a nice green lawn during the summer months we must water if it doesn't rain.
How much do you charge for lawn care services?
Fees vary and are based on the size and complexity of the lawn.
Q: Why do I still get crabgrass in my lawn after applying a preemergent in the Spring?
Like any application made to the lawn, It is subject to weather conditions such as rain. Moisture can effect how long the preemergent is effective. If you apply a preemergent in early Spring and still have a problem in the Summer with crabgrass, it would be a good idea to make a second application about a month after the first to help control it. Even under the best circumstances, a preemergent is about 85% effective.If the thatch layer is more than 1/2" deep power raking is beneficial for the lawn.
Q: Why do I still get crabgrass in my lawn after applying a preemergent in the Spring?
Like any application made to the lawn, It is subject to weather conditions such as rain. Moisture can effect how long the preemergent is effective. If you apply a preemergent in early Spring and still have a problem in the Summer with crabgrass, it would be a good idea to make a second application about a month after the first to help control it. Even under the best circumstances, a preemergent is about 85% effective.Yes, but only if the level of fertilizer application is very low. If a normal application of fertilizer is applied it will tend to damage the germinating grass seeds. It's usually best to fertilize, water well and then seed at a later date.We recommend aeration every two years. Aerating will help a thin lawn by opening up the soil so root development is easier. It also helps a thick lawn open up and breathe.
Horsetails Have Invaded My Lawn. What Will Get Rid of Them Without Hurting My Lawn?
Horsetail control is difficult. The best management for it in lawn is constant mowing that keeps the plants down. This does leave the problem of the altered texture in the lawn where the horsetails come up, but short mowing will reduce that. In theory, if the plants are constantly mowed, they weaken. They are, however, long-lived and persistent no matter what measures are taken. There are no chemicals registered to control these weeds in a lawn.Fees vary and are based on the size and complexity of the lawn. The best way to find out what we charge is to request a free estimate!Its a layer of stems and the crowns of dead grass just above the soil.
When should the lawn be fertilized?
Usually we recommend one application of fertilizer in the spring around Memorial Day and another in the fall about Labor Day. If your lawn is in poor condition you may want to make two applications in the fall.A nice green lawn is what makes us happy. We fertilize consistently, (included in the price of all our services), which keeps the lawns green through every season. In fact, we fertilize extra in the winter to keep your lawn from going dormant. Usually, we have the best looking lawns on the block and most of the neighbors say, "Hey, why is your lawn so green?" We don't mind if you take the credit.This fungal disease occurs in cool, moist regions and is particularly common in western Washington. The disease develops rapidly during periods of high moisture and cool temperatures; fall through spring. - 15252
The grasses grown in our area are cool season grasses which green up early in the spring and stay green until late fall. During the hot summer months they may go dormant until the temperatures cool and the amount of moisture increases. If we want a nice green lawn during the summer months we must water if it doesn't rain.
How much do you charge for lawn care services?
Fees vary and are based on the size and complexity of the lawn.
Q: Why do I still get crabgrass in my lawn after applying a preemergent in the Spring?
Like any application made to the lawn, It is subject to weather conditions such as rain. Moisture can effect how long the preemergent is effective. If you apply a preemergent in early Spring and still have a problem in the Summer with crabgrass, it would be a good idea to make a second application about a month after the first to help control it. Even under the best circumstances, a preemergent is about 85% effective.If the thatch layer is more than 1/2" deep power raking is beneficial for the lawn.
Q: Why do I still get crabgrass in my lawn after applying a preemergent in the Spring?
Like any application made to the lawn, It is subject to weather conditions such as rain. Moisture can effect how long the preemergent is effective. If you apply a preemergent in early Spring and still have a problem in the Summer with crabgrass, it would be a good idea to make a second application about a month after the first to help control it. Even under the best circumstances, a preemergent is about 85% effective.Yes, but only if the level of fertilizer application is very low. If a normal application of fertilizer is applied it will tend to damage the germinating grass seeds. It's usually best to fertilize, water well and then seed at a later date.We recommend aeration every two years. Aerating will help a thin lawn by opening up the soil so root development is easier. It also helps a thick lawn open up and breathe.
Horsetails Have Invaded My Lawn. What Will Get Rid of Them Without Hurting My Lawn?
Horsetail control is difficult. The best management for it in lawn is constant mowing that keeps the plants down. This does leave the problem of the altered texture in the lawn where the horsetails come up, but short mowing will reduce that. In theory, if the plants are constantly mowed, they weaken. They are, however, long-lived and persistent no matter what measures are taken. There are no chemicals registered to control these weeds in a lawn.Fees vary and are based on the size and complexity of the lawn. The best way to find out what we charge is to request a free estimate!Its a layer of stems and the crowns of dead grass just above the soil.
When should the lawn be fertilized?
Usually we recommend one application of fertilizer in the spring around Memorial Day and another in the fall about Labor Day. If your lawn is in poor condition you may want to make two applications in the fall.A nice green lawn is what makes us happy. We fertilize consistently, (included in the price of all our services), which keeps the lawns green through every season. In fact, we fertilize extra in the winter to keep your lawn from going dormant. Usually, we have the best looking lawns on the block and most of the neighbors say, "Hey, why is your lawn so green?" We don't mind if you take the credit.This fungal disease occurs in cool, moist regions and is particularly common in western Washington. The disease develops rapidly during periods of high moisture and cool temperatures; fall through spring. - 15252
