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Is your lawn getting enough attention? Pre-plan your lawn care regimen for the upcoming season by signing on for one of our healthy lawn programs. When you hand the reigns over to Weed Man, you’ll have peace of mind knowing that our services are backed by our 100% guarantee policy.
Signing up early also ensures that all applications are performed at the right time of the season, giving you optimal results and making your yard the envy of the neighborhood.
What should an action plan for your lawn include?
Fertilizer
Our lawn care program includes multiple applications of fertilizer throughout the season. With your lawn’s nutrition in mind, Weed Man uses a 65 percent slow-release, granular fertilizer. Our premium mixture feeds your lawn gradually – only when it needs it. This allows grass plants to feed over an extended period of up to 8 weeks, rather than feast all at once. A well-fertilized lawn is healthier and greener and far better at preventing weed infestation, disease and drought.
Weed Control
Full-program customers also benefit from our effective weed control treatments, all of which are made at peak germination periods of broadleaf weeds for maximum effectiveness. Weeds compete with desirable lawn grasses for water, space, light and nutrients. They are very aggressive and can easily take over a lawn if not kept in check. All of our products are tested and registered by the EPA Environmental Protection Agency and are applied by licensed, trained professionals.
Optional Add-Ons
Ask us about optional add-ons targeted toward insects, disease, and lawn repair.
Even as a full program Weed Man customer, however, your lawn is going to need a little bit of additional TLC.
Watering
One of the biggest challenges that homeowners face when it comes to their lawns is watering. Questions such as “how much should I water?” and “how long do I need to water for?” are common during lawn care season, particularly when the hot, dry months of July and August leave neighborhood lawns looking a little worse for wear.
There’s no denying that your lawn needs water to survive. Too much moisture, however, can lead to unwanted turf diseases and create difficult, costly problems that may require extensive renovation. Watering at the wrong time of day can also leave your lawn more vulnerable to turf-damaging fungi. So how do you find a balance?
Watering Tips from Weed Man
Weed Man has created a handy profile with the “Dos & Don’ts” of watering. Please note that this is only a guideline; more specific instructions catered to your local climate and turfgrass type can be found by contacting your neighborhood Weed Man Lawn Care professional.
Mowing
Mowing your lawn isn’t about simply boosting the curb appeal of your home (although a well-groomed lawn is certainly a bonus!). Proper mowing practices actually aid in the health and vitality of the lawn. More often than not, homeowners develop poor cultural care habits that can potentially damage turf grasses of all varieties.
Before You Mow
A properly mowed lawn is thicker, healthier and better able to withstand stresses like weeds, insects and diseases. Lawns should be mowed regularly, at the proper height and with a sharp mower blade for a clean cut and in order to establish deep roots for your lawn to look its very best. To put it in perspective, imagine that the root system of a grass plant grows proportionately to the blades above the ground. With this in mind, a longer cutting height will result in a stronger, deeper root system.
During the spring and summer seasons, you’ll need to keep a close eye on your lawn, as it may require mowing more than once a week during peak growth season. However, during periods of slow growth it may only need to be cut once every 10-14 days.
Turf-Friendly Mowing Tips
Want a stronger, greener, healthier lawn? Who doesn’t! Keep your lawn in top form by following these simple hard and fast rules:
Mow more often (every 3-4 days) during active growing periods.
Alter your mowing patterns each time you cut to keep your grass growing strong and straight.
Keep your mower blade sharp for a clean cut.
Grasscycle your blades back into your lawn for nutritional value.
Mow your lawn when it’s dry to avoid slips and falls and to maintain a sharper cut.
Never cut more than 1/3 of a blade of grass in one mowing.
Calculate your mower blade height by measuring the distance between the ground and the base of your lawn mower.
Crasscycling -- Don't Throw Away Those Clippings!
Before you rake and bag those clippings, consider participating in grasscycling – a process that involves returning grass clippings to the lawn during mowing. This environmentally beneficial practice allows clippings to decompose naturally on the lawn, adding valuable nutrients back into the soil. For best results, Weed Man recommends using a mulching mower, as this will promote a more uniform distribution of grass clippings and quicker decomposition of the recycled grass plants. Never let clippings lay bunched on the grass.
Don’t let your goals for your home and yard slip through the cracks. Make an action plan for your lawn this year by partnering with Weed Man – we’ll take care of the rest!
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