Lawn Care

Throughout the year, your lawn becomes compacted from regular use. As this happens, a layer of thatch develops that is made up of a tightly bound layer of dead grass and roots that have built up at the base of your living grass. This thick layer blocks essential elements such as nutrients, water, and oxygen from reaching the roots which prevent your grass from growing. This thick layer also prevents new seeds from taking root in your soil.

After aeration, we take advantage of these optimal conditions for seed germination. Our technicians will seed your lawn offering the opportunity for the new roots to reach deep down into the soil and establish a strong root system. These seeds will then transform into a thick layer of turf, which will not only look healthy and green but also prevent weeds from taking hold in your lawn.

Even well-maintained lawns can have bare spots and identifying the cause is an important part of the repair process. Pets, disease, foot traffic, insects, chemical spills, drought and smothering as a result of leaving an object on the grass are common causes of bare spots. 

Before attempting to fix these areas you need to consider the causes and try to correct them if possible. For example, if a bare area is occurring because of or foot traffic install a path. If the bare areas are caused by disease or insect infestation, they must be treated and controlled before attempting to grow new grass. The soil from areas affected by pet urine or a chemical burn must be removed and replaced before growing new grass. 

After identifying why you have bare areas and correcting them, you can attempt to grow new grass in these areas by raking the bare dirt to loosen, spreading seed according to the instructions and working it lightly into the soil.

For long term results, aeration and seeding is the most effective way to rejuvenate bare areas in your lawn. Our double pass aeration and seeding process using a blue tag certified and 100% weed-free seed blend, is one of the best in the industry. After finding the cause of the bare area and correcting it, you should be able to maintain a healthy lawn after new grass grows with proper maintenance.

It is always recommended to call in an expert to assist in identifying the root cause of the issue, but also to help create a customized plan tailored to your lawn. Long term, this will save you money, resources and time. 

Just like any other living organism, grass can die.

If you see dead areas in your lawn, white thin threads going from blade to blade, blades going from green to red to brown or slime, some common treatments include:

• Aerate and overseed to help loosen soil and break down thatch encouraging a healthy lawn.
• Conduct a soil test to help identify what nutrients your lawn is lacking. Lawn health starts from below the surface with proper fertilization. Under and over fertilization can promote disease in lawns.
• Water only early in the morning will allow the grass blades to dry during the day. Watering in the evening or at night encourages disease because of excess moisture  
• Follow good mowing practices by keeping your mower blades sharp and mowing your lawn to the correct height. If your lawn has diseased patches, be sure to disinfect the underside of your mower after each use so you do not spread to non affected areas. 
• If possible, thin out trees and shrubs to allow better air circulation.
• Maintaining good mowing and watering practices, proper fertilization and aerating and seeding can help to prevent serious problems. Although a change in your lawn care maintenance may be sufficient in eliminating or preventing a lawn disease, in some cases a fungicide will need to be carefully applied to help control the disease and to prevent it from spreading.  

Fertilizer is essential for maintaining a healthy lawn and assisting in protecting our natural resources. A well-fertilized lawn is not only healthier and greener, but helps to prevent weed infestation, disease and drought.

There are 3 main components to proper fertilization: nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Each of  these nutrients plays an important role in proper plant nutrition. 

• Nitrogen is essential to ensure plants are lush, maintain a deep green color and grow properly. Plants lacking nitrogen will often be pale green or yellow. 
• Phosphorus assists a plant in using and storing energy. A lack in growth or an abnormal green color are often signs that your grass or plants are lacking this nutrient. 
• Potassium helps plants to resist disease and strengthens the root system. This nutrient helps to promote growth in grass and plants. Stunted growth or a pale yellow color is a good indicator that your lawn is lacking potassium. 

Annually, we can perform a soil test which allows us to know what nutrients your soil is lacking to reach an optimal pH level.  An unbalanced pH can waste up to 70% of the existing nutrients. 

We apply fertilizer at key points throughout the year to promote health, give your lawn the nutrients it needs, and maintain its strength through the seasons and accompanying weather conditions. Each lawn care package is carefully tailored to your lawn needs and will help give you the outdoor space you have always dreamed of.

Steps to Prevent Them

Weeds are an unwelcome sight for any homeowner. As they spread, they are also competing  for the same sunlight and nutrients that your grass needs causing your lawn to become stressed. The overpowering, nutrient-depleting nature of weeds is what makes them an enemy of any lawn. We prevent the initial growth of weeds with pre-emergent treatments and manage existing problems with targeted, customized control.

Our lawn care programs not only help rid your lawn of weeds, but helps to prevent future problems. Improper mowing and watering practices, not fertilizing correctly and poor soil conditions all contribute to the decline of healthy grass allowing weeds to thrive. With our fertilization and weed control services, you’ll be able to get rid of the most common weeds.