Posts Tagged ‘pesticides’
Preparing Your Lawn and Landscape for Winter
As temperatures grow cooler and the days grow shorter, an important change is going on in your landscape. By altering the way they use available nutrients, your lawn, trees and shrubs are building up food reserves for the cold winter ahead. During this time of year, top growth slows down considerably in your plants. Rather…
Read MoreSprinkler System Tip #3
Sprinkler System Tip #3: Water only when needed. Watering too much and too frequently results in shallow roots, weed growth, disease and fungus.
Read MoreIs your sprinkler system measuring up?
Schedule each individual zone to account for the type of sprinkler, sun or shade exposure, and soil in that section. Different zones may need different watering schedules. Watch your system run through its cycle. Make sure your sprinklers are not watering streets, driveways, sidewalks, patios or homes. Water only when needed. Watering too much and…
Read MoreBeautiful Flowers
May Day…check. Mother’s Day…check. Flower Installation Days…check!
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As we are in full swing of the springtime mowing season, remember…the general rule is to remove no more than 1/3 of the height of the grass. This ensures the root system is not stressed.
Read MoreBackflow in your sprinkler system
Backflow is what happens when water in your sprinkler system flows back in, instead of flowing out, carrying potential contamination from whatever was around the output source. For sprinkler systems, contamination may be fertilizer, pesticides, animal waste or even insects (yes, insects) that can be forced back into a system through a cross connection. A…
Read MoreYour Outdoor End of Season "To Do" List
It’s that time of year to take a walk around your property & make a list of things to do before the winter season is upon us. Remember to empty, clean & store your outdoor flower pots to prevent cracking. Save your potting soil for next year ~ you can re-use it, just add some…
Read MoreCore Aeration & Seeding
School is back in session and with that the unofficial start of fall has arrived. You know what that means for us lawn gurus…yes, it’s time to review your needs to renovate or revitalize your lawn. Whether you simply need core aeration, core aeration + overseeding or a complete lawn renovation, the month of September…
Read MoreSafely Applying Turf Chemical Applications
Safely applying turf chemical applications: We are currently in the process of applying our 2nd round of turf chemical applications, which is a broadleaf weed control. If you apply your own herbicides/pesticides on your lawn, please follow these important safety guidelines: (1) Make sure you read, understand and comply with the instructions listed on the…
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