Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Bridal Shower Decorations

By Walker Hall

How early in the spring can the lawn be raked?
Once the snow is gone and the lawn surface is starting to dry, we can safely rake the lawn lightly with a leaf rake. Power raking should not be attempted until the lawn is dry.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.

What about lawn disease?
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. Application of lawnThere are many companies that provide lawn care services. We are confident that you will be pleased with the high level of service and quality that Ferta-Lawn provides. Our knowledgeable employees have years of experience in lawn care and most are pursuing or have completed college degrees in ornamental horticulture. We pride ourselves on providing information on the services we perform without being over-bearing through telemarketing.

What is aerating and does my lawn need it?
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. Ideally it is done during the rainy season so watering to "prep" the lawn isn't necessary.Horsetail control is difficult. The best management for it in lawn is constant mowing that keeps the plants down. This does leave the problem of the altered texture in the lawn where the horsetails come up, but short mowing will reduce that. In theory, if the plants are constantly mowed, they weaken. They are, however, long-lived and persistent no matter what measures are taken. There are no chemicals registered to control these weeds in a lawn.This fungal disease occurs in cool, moist regions and is particularly common in western Washington.

How often do I water my plants and lawn if I do not have irrigation?
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.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. Application of lawnYou 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.

Horsetails Have Invaded My Lawn. What Will Get Rid of Them Without Hurting My Lawn?
Horsetail control is difficult. The best management for it in lawn is constant mowing that keeps the plants down. This does leave the problem of the altered texture in the lawn where the horsetails come up, but short mowing will reduce that. In theory, if the plants are constantly mowed, they weaken. They are, however, long-lived and persistent no matter what measures are taken. There are no chemicals registered to control these weeds in a lawn.A beautiful lawn is a weed free lawn.

How much do you charge for lawn care services?
Fees vary and are based on the size and complexity of the lawn. The best way to find out what we charge is to request a free estimate!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.In early spring, apply a fertilizer with a pre-emergent herbicide. - 15359

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