Pre-Emergent
Get it Now or Get Crabgrass!!
The time is upon us to apply the first CRABGRASS treatment of the season! The snow is gone or soon will be and gradual warming temperatures insure spring dandelions are right around the corner. Don't wait, as the product is named PRE-Emergent, it must be applied before the problem starts not after you see them. So take charge of your yard this season and insure the proper care is taken to minimize crabgrass issues with our new 3 Step Crabgrass program! |
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When and What Height Should I Mow My Lawn?
Most lawns should be mowed no lower than 1 1/2 inches for warm season grasses like zoysia and up to 3 inches for cool season turf types like bluegrass and fescue. The personal preferences of the homeowner usually determine the exact height selected.
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Free Service Calls
What does this mean? At times clients tell us they did not know we offer free service calls in between the regular treatments for all full program services. Unfortunately we sometimes only visit a property every 5-7 weeks, so we ask you to be our eyes. If weeds pop up between the regular visits or a condition arises you need diagnosed, call us and generally we'll be out with 48 hours to take a look and see what must be done. Obviously, if the issue falls within the scope of the normal
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How Much Water is Enough?
Most lawns in St. Louis require 1-1.5 inches of water per week. During extended periods of high heat and drought cool season grasses should receive 1.5 inches of water per week. The delivery of the water has always been debatable, but like the University of Missouri at Columbia we recommend longer watering at less frequent intervals. For a complete guide to watering read the rest of the story.
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Doing Nothing Until Spring is the Wrong Move!
Prep your lawn for winter and next spring.
Late fall is the last chance to prepare your lawn for winter and insure a quick start for next spring. Your lawns root system is still quite active and this is the time to promote plenty of growth in that area before winter dormancy. While people consider doing nothing until spring, that is the wrong move. Your lawn will feed off the fertilizer until at least Thanksgiving and then store any unused portion to get through the winter months.
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