FAQs
Services are scheduled based on a number of variables, including weather patterns, specific products used, geographic location, cleanups, and mowing schedules.
In most cases, we recommend watering every 2 to 3 days at intervals of 25 to 45 minutes, depending upon shaded areas, areas in full sun, and temperature. We also recommend watering in the early morning to allow the soil and turf to dry out during the day.
Overwatering and stagnant moisture will increase the likelihood of season fungus/disease, root rot, and surface algae.
In properly draining soils, watering less often but for a longer duration will improve root depth because the deeper the water penetrates the soil, the deeper the roots will grow.
Proper mowing is essential. The mistakes we most often see, and that should be avoided, include mowing too short and mowing before excessive heat.
Please do not hesitate to skip a mowing before or during a heat wave, as the lawn will be damaged and fast-growing crabgrass, nutsedge, and summer annual weeds will out-compete your grass.
In the spring, mowing 3 to 3.5 inches is optimal. At this length, the lawn can recover quickly and roots will be allowed the strengthen. Also, any present invasive weeds will not be allowed to seed and spread.
In the summer, mowing at 4 or more inches is strongly recommended. At this length, the soil is shaded and can retain moisture, which allows roots to continue to grow downward. This also reduces the energy the plant will need to regrow the blades (top growth). At this height, perennial and annual weeds will be crowded out by the thicker turf.
During each visit, in addition to each of the specific requirements of your lawn application, our skilled and knowledgeable technicians will:
- Arrive at your property and conduct themselves in a professional manner and answer any questions you may have about your program.
- Clean up all treated areas of your property, including blowing and removing product from your walkways, porches, driveways, and pool areas.
- Provide you with a detailed and comprehensive summary of the services performed that day.
- Make relevant recommendations for other treatment and/or care, including but not limited to mowing heights and watering times and frequency.
Yes, we offer two discounts.
- Prepayment Discount: You can save 10% on all services for which you pay in advance.
- Referral Discount: A $25 account credit for each customer referral who receives services for a full season.
To reduce the likelihood of red thread, brown patch, and any other seasonal fungus, please follow the proper watering and mowing information provided above. We recommend our 8-Step Lawn Fertilization Program to promote consistent fertility and our ability to monitor the property.
Wiping your mower blades after each mowing will not only keep them sharp it will also help reduce the spread of disease. Once disease has set in, bagging and removing grass clippings from the lawn also helps reduce the spread.
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