PO Box 18470 Louisville, KY 40261-0470
502-231-8555
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Today's TIP: What to do with my lawn now??
Summer-Fall 08
A great lawn is your reward!
Renovation is a simple way of transforming an unattractive landscape into
something spectacular. By eliminating weeds and undesirable grasses, while
introducing quality seed varieties, this cost-effective procedure provides a
thick, green lawn. With proper care and maintenance, it is a lawn that will be a
source of pride for many years to come.
A beautiful lawn is not only a valuable place to spend time with family and
friends. It’s one of the first things people notice when they arrive to your
home. Lawns need renovation just like older homes. Over the years, an
established lawn can deteriorate from drought, insect damage, thatch build up,
compaction, poor soil conditions or a combination of any of these factors.
Renovation or seeding in the fall can be the best defense against these problems
and undesired grasses
Through renovation we can replace the worn out grass in your lawn with a new
stand of dense, healthy turf. By seeding improved grass varieties into what is
already there, your property is improved without the inconvenience and expense
of creating a whole new lawn.
HOW IT WORKS:
First… we may need to apply a herbicide to your lawn to eliminate the
undesirable grasses and weeds. The product we use has no residual soil activity
and will not leach into any areas adjacent to your lawn. In some situations,
this application is not necessary and the actual seeding process can begin right
away. Either way, we’ll be sure to let you know exactly what we’re going to do
before we begin. And of course will tell you about how long the renovation
process will take. If the pH of your soil is too low or too high, we can apply
lime application to correct the situation. This will allow the new grass plants
to better utilize the nutrients provided by fertilizer and also those that exist
naturally in the soil.
Next.. we’ll us a piece of equipment specifically designed for renovating lawns
to slice the soil and establish a seedbed. This process allows the seed to make
direct contact with the soil s proper germination can occur. Seeding will also
take place at this time. We’ll use improved, turf – type varieties chose to meet
the conditions of your property. Whether your lawn receives full sun, is quite
shady or offers a little bit of each, we’ll make sure the seed is right for the
situation. Selecting the seed is an important part of the lawn renovation
process and you can rest assured we’ll do the job right.
To encourage germination and insure a healthy start for the seedling turf, we’ll
apply what is known as a starter fertilizer. This type of fertilizer is
formulated specifically for newly seeded areas and contains just the right
balance of nutrients for young grass plants.
Then… it will be time for the most important step of all. WATER. Your lawn
renovation will be successful only if the area is properly and consistently
watered for two to three weeks following seeding.
Finally… it’s just a matter of watching the grass plants emerge and the new lawn
take shape. You will see continuous development and improvement over a period of
about four to five months. Once the lawn is established, it is very important to
maintain it correctly. Proper mowing and fertilization, along with weed and
insect control are vital for a healthy lawn. It will also ensure you have a lawn
as GREEN as your neighbors envy.
Call now for an estimate, space is filling up fast and the window of opportunity
to renovate is limited.
