Spring Lawn Tips
As your grass starts to green up, it is time to freshen up your properties landscaping. Keep your eye open for any Brown Patches. If your property had it in the fall, it will probably have it in the same places in the spring. If you have not had a preventative applied yet for Brown Patches, start watching for it to occur. A curative application of fungicide will be needed. Usually the curative rate is 2X the preventative rate.
Summer Lawn Tips
This time of year brings on a lot warmer and drier weather. During the summer chinch bugs and grubs can become very active. Both are easily controlled. However, turf damage can be severe if left untreated. Turf insecticides can resolve this issue. Let us help you by advising us of any issues that may arise. Grey leaf spots surface this time of year. You will see spots appear on the leaf blades, yellowing, wilting and eventually death if left untreated. Brown dry areas may not just be an irrigation issue like it may appear. It could be a simple problem or it could be complex with multiple problems. Watering rates for your sprinkler systems should be increased this time of year. Any watering should be done early morning (between 4 AM and 5 AM during the cooler hours and also because there is significantly less wind.
Winter Lawn Tips
Grass will usually go dormant this time of year. An occasional watering will help hold moisture in the root zone. This is essential for root growth the grass will go through periods of leaf growth when the weather warms up. A light application of fertilizer to promote root growth is recommended this time of year. The healthier the roots, the healthier the grass will be in the spring.
How Many times per year should my property be fertilized?
Fertilizer should be applied 6-8 lbs. of Nitrogen per 1,000 sq. feet per year. This can be accomplished in 4-6 applications per year.