Proper maintenance practices along with our treatment programs
will ensure the best lawn possible. There are many things that you can
do to maintain and enhance environmental impacts. A few suggestions are:
- Mow to the right height. Mowing lawns to the
proper height can reduce weed problems by as much as 80 percent. Low
and infrequent mowing can damage your lawn, as well. Make
certain that no more than 1/3 of the grass blade is removed after each
mowing. As temperatures increase, raising the mower blade will reduce
stress on the grass plants. The following is a mowing guide for your
reference:
Kentucky Bluegrass |
3-4 inches |
Tall Fescue
|
3-4 inches |
Perennial Rye
|
3-4 inches |
Fine Fescue
|
2 1/2 - 3 1/2 inches |
Zoysia |
2-3 inches |
- Keep lawnmower blades sharp. Have your
lawnmower blade sharpened each spring. A dull blade can damage grass
and increase the likelihood of disease.
- Water wisely. If you can water your lawn or
have a sprinkler system, water early in the morning. Nighttime water
promotes fungal diseases. As a rule, water less often for longer
lengths of time. Avoid frequent, light watering - it promotes shallow
root growth and encourages weeds. Many species of turf grass naturally
go dormant during the hot, dry summer months. It is not necessary to
water grass that has gone dormant.
- Aerate your soil. Water, air and nutrients
needed by grass roots cannot penetrate soils that are compressed or
compacted due to heavy foot traffic or high clay content. Lawns should
be core aerated periodically to reduce compaction and allow grass roots
to strengthen and grow. You can rent a sod coring tool or motorized
aerator or ask us to provide this service. Aeration is included in our
AgroPlus Program.
- Recycle grass clippings. Grass clippings
supply free fertilizer and will not cause thatch problems, as long as
the grass is not allowed to get too long before mowing. Cut grass
frequently enough so that no more than 1/3 of grass plants are removed
after each mowing. If grass clippings are routinely left on the lawn
for two years or longer, you may be able to lower nitrogen fertilizer
applications by 25 percent or more. Keep grass clippings and other lawn
debris out of the street gutters and storm drains where they can leach
nutrients into Bay pathways as they decompose.
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