Lawn Care FAQ
Q. What is Lime?
A. Lime is a granular product used to adjust the pH of soil. When soil acidity is not correct it is harder for plants to utilize weed control and fertilizers.
Q. What is Gypsum?
A. Gypsum is a soil conditioner that loosens clay and helps maintain soil aeration. It adds calcium & neutralizes harmful salt build-up. It also keeps clay particles from binding, allowing better drainage and helps utilize fertilizers & herbicides (weed killers) that we put down.
Q. What are pre-emergents?
A. Pre-emergents are a herbicide used to control weed development by killing the starter root as it emerges from the seed. Pre-emergents will not control established weeds; they are primarily effective in controlling annual weeds.
Q. What are post-emergents?
A. Post-emergents are a herbicide used to control most existing weeds.
Q. Do all treatments need to be watered in?
A. Our weed and feed program will benefit the lawn with no artificial water as long as there is rainfall every 10-14 days. You do not want to remove grass clippings from the lawn until after rainfall. Your clippings are a valuable source of nutrients to the lawn. If you are mowing every 5-7 days you will be able to mulch, or return your clippings to the lawn. Mulching the lawn clippings will save water and build the soil you need for a more beautiful lawn.
Q. What height should I be mowing at during the growing season?
See chart below:
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Mowing Height for Turf Grasses in Georgia
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Grass
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Mowing Height
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Tall Fescue
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2 – 3”
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Bermuda grass
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1 – 1 ½”
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Zoysia
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½ – 1 ½”
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Centipede grass
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1 ½ – 2″
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Q. What is the purpose of a soil sample?
A. We do soil samples to evaluate the ph level and nutrients in the soil. If the pH is not in the proper range our fertilizers and herbicides are not as effective. After getting the results of a soil analysis if the pH level and nutrients are not in the proper range we have to apply corrective products
