FertaLawn FAQ

In general, lawns need about 1 inch or more of water per week depending on the grass, soil properties, and weather conditions. Water use and loss by all plants are influenced by temperature, relative humidity, and wind

Dial in extra water if you see signs of drought. Persistent footprints are the major one for all regions, indicating that grass blades are losing resilience. Most lawns also have one area that dries out first. Watch that area closely, using it as an indicator for the entire lawn.

Use sprinklers in the early morning when there’s less wind to blow the water and less sunlight to evaporate it. Morning watering also discourages pests and disease by giving the lawn the rest of the day to dry.

The proper mowing height of your lawn is 3″ – 3.5″. It is more beneficial for your lawn to be cut this way. It will require fewer nutrients and water because its allowing it to shade itself form the stresses summer heat can dish out. Try not to remove more than one third of the grass blade at one time. If your lawn was meant to be cut short it would on the green of a golf course. You will only cause more problems if you cut too short like the need for additional fertilizer and care with greater potential of weed invasion.

It is recommended that people should refrain from entering the treated area for a period of 24 hours. All treatments are different so please refer to your statement for specific instructions. If necessary you could walk on the lawn after an application unless a weed control is applied in which you should wait until it has dried.

This service is thought of as an extra service but really should be performed yearly because it is very beneficial. Aeration is the process of removing 2″ soil cores form the ground thus allowing air, water and nutrients to penetrate the soil. It helps break down the thatch layer naturally, improve the strength of the root system, and loosen soil compaction. A strong root system is vital for a lush healthy lawn, making it more drought resistant and able to block out those recurring stubborn weeds. The fall is a good time to perform this service when weed seed germination is at its lowest point. Technically speaking, aeration is the naturally occurring process of air exchange between the soil and its surrounding atmosphere. Practically speaking, aeration is the process of mechanically removing small plugs of thatch and soil from the lawn to improve natural soil aeration. It’s commonly called “core aeration” in the lawn service industry, and you may have heard of it as soil cultivation (coring, spiking and slicing). Most often it is simply called aeration.

Aeration Benefits: Core aeration can help make your lawn healthier and reduce its maintenance requirements through these means:

If you suspect issues with your lawn please do not hesitate to call us so we can get a technician out to advise the possible problem. You can also visit our newly designed website to view potential insect or disease related issues. I think you will find it very informative and helpful.

Mowing should be avoided until the following day after a treatment. If cutting is unavoidable you should definitely mulch clippings over bagging them. Again allow ample time for weed killer s to take effect before mowing your lawn.

Time of day to irrigate

Irrigate in the early morning (4:00 – 8:00 a.m.) when there would be little water loss due to evaporation and before the grass needs much water for growth. However, this period may not be a convenient time for most people.

Watering mid-day is less efficient because of rapid evaporation and because strong winds may cause uneven water distribution.

Another time for watering would be between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Water pressure is high during this time providing better spray coverage and there would be less water loss from evaporation. Also, this time period overlaps the turf’s natural dew period. Dew contains substances exuded from plant tissue that increase the growth of pathogens. The spores of most turfgrass pathogens germinate when grass blades are wet for longer than 14 consecutive hours. The goal should be to minimize the amount of time the leaves are wet if disease avoidance is also a goal for your lawn.

If you water at night, make sure your irrigation system is checked periodically during the day time to make sure it is running properly.

Remember to follow any local watering restrictions that are in place to conserve local water sources.