Yes! In the fall months we switch our product over from a liquid to a granular. The rule of thumb is if you can see green blades poking through the leaves you can fertilize without worry. The granulars will hit the leaves and as the wind blows, you rake, mow, or play in the leaves the product will make it down to the soil. Fall fertilizer is an essential part of your lawn program to feed the lawn over the long winter.
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Mow more frequently when your grass is actively growing (spring and fall) and less frequently when your lawn is dormant during the hottest, driest part of the summer. Do not remove more than 1/3rd of the grass blade at each cutting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to some of the most common questions we receive.
If I get my lawn serviced one year, will you come back again next year or do I need to call to continue my service?
Our services are continuous from year to year until you call and change your service. You will always receive a prepay letter in January to indicate that you’re still on the service.
If I want to so some work on my property that will effect my lawn do I need to let you know?
Yes! Please give us a call if you going to be doing anything on the turf that may effect our applications. Some examples would be: spot seeding, invisible dog fences, irrigation systems, installing pools, construction, etc.
Will the products get into my well, septic, pond, etc.?
No. Our products will not leech down into any underground water system.
When my lawn application is applied how long will it be before I see the weeds begin to die?
You should begin to see the weeds to curl in 72 hours. Over the next 2 weeks they will get progressively more brown and begin to die off.
When can I mow my lawn once an application has been done?
Once your lawn application has dried you may mow as normal.
What height should I mow my grass?
Industry standard is 3 1/2 inches. If you would like to help keep the lawn greener during the hot summer months you can increase the mowing height to 4 inches.
If it rains after my application will it still be effective?
Yes! Once the application has had a chance to dry it will not “wash out” of the lawn. For example, if you are treated at 8am and we have a giant rain storm at 2pm the effectiveness of the application will not diminish.
How long do I need to wait before my pets can go outside?
If we are applying a liquid application you need to wait until the grass has dried before pets can go out. With a granular application pets can go outside right away.
Should I water my lawn in the summer if I’m seeing brown areas?
Lawns composed mostly of turf-type tall fescue will withstand drought conditions unless they are newly seeded or sodded. Established fescue and bluegrass lawns should not be irrigated. Light, frequent watering is harmful because it encourages shallow rooting. Fescue lawns turn brown and become dormant during a drought, but green up and grow with a return to cooler, wetter weather. If you choose to water your lawn irrigate only when needed rather than on a schedule. Water if the grass develops a blue-gray color or if walking on it leaves footprints. Water slowly to allow water penetration and to prevent runoff. Wet the soil to a 4-6 inch depth. You can check the depth with a screwdriver. Early morning watering allows the grass to dry before night and reduces the chance for disease. Shallow, frequent watering, or watering in the evening, can damage your lawn.
-University of Maryland Extension Service
I’m having a lot of Japanese beetles on my landscaping. Should I hang a beetle bag to draw them away?
Hanging an beetle bag will actually increase the amount of beetles you have feeding on your landscaping. This is caused by the pheromone that is used to attract them and catch them in the bag. The problem with this is that beetles will eat prior to going into the bag. Essentially you are opening up a buffet with a nightclub right next door! Do you landscape a favor and give us a call to treat these pests all season long.
My lawn was just aerated and seeded. How often and when should I water it?
Watering can increase the chance for maximum germination. If you choose to water you need to do so in the morning with a sprinkler. If you water for roughly an hour this will help the water to penetrate deep into the soil and feed the roots to encourage growth. Watering in short infrequent bursts is not recommended.
If I want to do some spot seeding what type of seed should I use?
Maryland lawns are primarily bluegrass, red fescue or the turf-type tall fescues. Of these the most drought tolerant, insect and disease resistant are the various turf-type tall fescues and is the type of grass recommended by the University.
– University of Maryland Extension Service
Why do I have mushrooms?
Various species of mushrooms may appear in lawns after wet weather. A mushroom is the spore-bearing or fruiting structure of a fungus that grows in the soil. The fungus feeds on dead organic matter such as dead tree roots, buried logs and stumps. These fungi may live for many years until the wood is completely destroyed. Mushrooms cause no harm to a lawn, although some species are very toxic, if consumed. There is no practical or permanent way to eliminate mushrooms. If mushrooms must be removed, simply pick and remove them as they appear.
– University of Maryland Extension Service
My lawn has leaves on it and I received an application. Will it be effective
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