Agronomic Lawn Management
Making Lawns Green and Weed Free
Serving Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Norfolk, VA
757-563-8588
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Making Lawns Green and Weed Free Serving Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Norfolk, VA
757-563-8588
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An article printed in the Virginian Pilot 4/30/2011. NATIONAL LAWN CARE MONTH A HEALTHY YARD BOOSTS ENVIRONMENT, SAVINGS The Virginia-based Professional Landcare Network, or PLANET, America's nonprofit lawn care and landscape association, celebrates National Lawn Care Month by reminding consumers about the benefits of a healthy lawn. More than 30 million acres of lawns exist in the United States, removing an estimated 5 percent of the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, according to the organization. "A healthy lawn not only adds curb appeal, but provides sound proofing and cooling effects to the home," said PLANET President David Snodgrass. A well-maintained 50-foot by 50-foot lawn produces enough oxygen for a family of four. Eight healthy front lawns have the cooling effect of 70 tons of air conditioning - enough to cool 16 average homes. Dense, healthy grass slows down and filters runoff, removing contaminants and trapping soil. Clean, filtered water then returns to the underground water supply. Turf also provides pollution control by trapping dust and smoke particles from the atmosphere. The healthier the turf, the thicker the roots, and it's this thick carpet of healthy turf that effectively filters and purifies both air and water. PLANET offered these lawn-care tips for the April observance: Clear the lawn of leaves, downed branches, and other debris that have fallen during the winter. Aerate the lawn if it seems compacted, if moss is growing, or the grass has worn down. Machines can be rented or a professional can provide the service. Check the lawn's pH balance. Grass likes a well pH-balanced lawn. Many local extension offices provide this service. |
A Note About the Early Spring Application This application is a mixture of fertilizer, pre emergent herbicide and post emergent herbicide. It is in a LIQUID FORM, therefore YOU WILL NOT NOTICE PELLETS throughout the lawn or on the driveway. The fertilizer will rejuvenate your lawn from the cold winter months and give it a dark green color. The post emergent weed control will eliminate most of the broad leaf weeds you may have throughout the lawn, and the pre emergent will prevent crab grass and help keep new weeds from developing. HELPFUL TIPS: 1) NEVER scalp or mow grass SHORT. Keep it 3 inches high or higher, or put the mower blades on the highest setting. The higher you cut it the less chance you have for Bermuda Grass encroachment. 2) Keep your blades sharp. Sharpening should be done three times a year - twice in the spring and once in the fall. 3) Weeds germinate at different times. Please notify us if you have an weed problems. We do not like weeds in our customer's lawns! 4) Weed control when temperatures are cooler is slower. Allow at least two weeks for effective weed control during February and early March. 5) If possible, do not bag clippings. They break down and are a valuable source of nutrients for your turf. 6) See #1.....that is how IMPORTANT IT IS! As always, if you see anything in your lawn that you have a question about please give us a call. Thanks for your business and your support! |
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