What is the best spray for clover in the lawn?
Common lawn sprays such as Weed B-Gone and 2,4-D are not very effective in controlling Clover.
How should I water my lawn?
You should water deeply and infrequently. The goal for most lawns is 1" per week, and it is best if that is delivered "all at once" instead of over several days. Mulch in most cases. Mulching returns nutrients to the lawn, as well as organic matter. It also helps to retain water. Sometimes it may be helpful to bag if you have an annual weed infestation which is setting seeds, or if your grass has gotten extra long between mowings.We recommend aeration every two years. Aerating will help a thin lawn by opening up the soil so root development is easier. It also helps a thick lawn open up and breathe. In either case, it allows our products to get to the root system and work better. We prefer to aerate at the same time as your third application.
Why is my lawn so green?
A nice green lawn is what makes us happy. We fertilize consistently, (included in the price of all our services), which keeps the lawns green through every season. In fact, we fertilize extra in the winter to keep your lawn from going dormant. Usually, we have the best looking lawns on the block and most of the neighbors say, "Hey, why is your lawn so green?" We don't mind if you take the credit.Once the snow is gone and the lawn surface is starting to dry, we can safely rake the lawn lightly with a leaf rake.
Can a lawn be seeded and fertilized at the same time?
Yes, but only if the level of fertilizer application is very low. If a normal application of fertilizer is applied it will tend to damage the germinating grass seeds. It's usually best to fertilize, water well and then seed at a later date.In early spring, apply a fertilizer with a pre-emergent herbicide. About six to eight weeks later in late spring apply a fertilizer with a post-emergent herbicide. In late summer, apply a fertilizer with insect control. In early fall, apply fertilizer to stimulate root growth. In late fall, apply a winterizer fertilizer that builds resistance to the cold and provides nutrients to extend the green period in the fall and green up quicker in the spring.
What should we look for when purchasing a lawn fertilizer?
We want a fertilizer that is made for lawn usage. This would be at least partly a slow release fertilizer. A lawn fertilizer should have at least 20% nitrogen. That means that the first number of the sequence on the fertilizer bag should be a 20. The other 2 numbers indicate the percentage of phosphorous and potassium. Much less of these are needed by the lawn in the spring of the year.Water your garden in the evening after 5PM as this will minimize water loss via evaporation while maximizing the available water to your plant material.In early spring, apply a fertilizer with a pre-emergent herbicide. About six to eight weeks later in late spring apply a fertilizer with a post-emergent herbicide.
Q: Agrolawn serviced my lawn today and it rained shortly after the application, What can I expect?
Agrolawn applies both granular and liquid materials during an application. The granular part can only benefit from the rain because it is getting watered in. The liquid part is usually weed controls or fungicides and they need time to dry before watering. Sometimes they dry quickly and sometimes they take awhile. We asked that the customer give it a chance to see if it has worked. The customer can tell within 4-7 days if it is working because the weeds will begin a wilting process.Our trained applicator will notify you if your lawn shows signs of disease. He'll also advise you on the best treatment. Because lawn diseases are unpredictable and treatments are so variable, there is no guarantee of results. - 15431
Common lawn sprays such as Weed B-Gone and 2,4-D are not very effective in controlling Clover.
How should I water my lawn?
You should water deeply and infrequently. The goal for most lawns is 1" per week, and it is best if that is delivered "all at once" instead of over several days. Mulch in most cases. Mulching returns nutrients to the lawn, as well as organic matter. It also helps to retain water. Sometimes it may be helpful to bag if you have an annual weed infestation which is setting seeds, or if your grass has gotten extra long between mowings.We recommend aeration every two years. Aerating will help a thin lawn by opening up the soil so root development is easier. It also helps a thick lawn open up and breathe. In either case, it allows our products to get to the root system and work better. We prefer to aerate at the same time as your third application.
Why is my lawn so green?
A nice green lawn is what makes us happy. We fertilize consistently, (included in the price of all our services), which keeps the lawns green through every season. In fact, we fertilize extra in the winter to keep your lawn from going dormant. Usually, we have the best looking lawns on the block and most of the neighbors say, "Hey, why is your lawn so green?" We don't mind if you take the credit.Once the snow is gone and the lawn surface is starting to dry, we can safely rake the lawn lightly with a leaf rake.
Can a lawn be seeded and fertilized at the same time?
Yes, but only if the level of fertilizer application is very low. If a normal application of fertilizer is applied it will tend to damage the germinating grass seeds. It's usually best to fertilize, water well and then seed at a later date.In early spring, apply a fertilizer with a pre-emergent herbicide. About six to eight weeks later in late spring apply a fertilizer with a post-emergent herbicide. In late summer, apply a fertilizer with insect control. In early fall, apply fertilizer to stimulate root growth. In late fall, apply a winterizer fertilizer that builds resistance to the cold and provides nutrients to extend the green period in the fall and green up quicker in the spring.
What should we look for when purchasing a lawn fertilizer?
We want a fertilizer that is made for lawn usage. This would be at least partly a slow release fertilizer. A lawn fertilizer should have at least 20% nitrogen. That means that the first number of the sequence on the fertilizer bag should be a 20. The other 2 numbers indicate the percentage of phosphorous and potassium. Much less of these are needed by the lawn in the spring of the year.Water your garden in the evening after 5PM as this will minimize water loss via evaporation while maximizing the available water to your plant material.In early spring, apply a fertilizer with a pre-emergent herbicide. About six to eight weeks later in late spring apply a fertilizer with a post-emergent herbicide.
Q: Agrolawn serviced my lawn today and it rained shortly after the application, What can I expect?
Agrolawn applies both granular and liquid materials during an application. The granular part can only benefit from the rain because it is getting watered in. The liquid part is usually weed controls or fungicides and they need time to dry before watering. Sometimes they dry quickly and sometimes they take awhile. We asked that the customer give it a chance to see if it has worked. The customer can tell within 4-7 days if it is working because the weeds will begin a wilting process.Our trained applicator will notify you if your lawn shows signs of disease. He'll also advise you on the best treatment. Because lawn diseases are unpredictable and treatments are so variable, there is no guarantee of results. - 15431
