Unbelievably Summer is almost here, school is out so if you catch me on my phone it is the kids calling for more food!
Doveweed is back with a vengeance, this aggressive weed can quickly take over a lawn and requires quick action to control. Please read this for what you need to know now. It is not something that can be controlled at just your regular treatment visit, additional intervention including corrective watering and mowing practices are essential.
As temperatures warm up it may soon be time to water, make sure to cup test your sprinkler system before that time arrives, we are still offering a $10 credit for completed cup tests.
Spring Brown Patch season is over, as Summer arrives we should now monitor for signs of stress that could indicate Chinch Bugs or Take All Root Rot. See below for what to look for.
Our schedule for Summer aeration/topdressings is now full if you would like these services in Fall please contact us now.
Chinch Bugs coming soon to a lawn near you!
Watering
We are finally getting some dry weather after the rain but the forecast is for more rain so please keep sprinklers turned off. This will help strengthen the grasses root system, control weeds and fungus.
Please keep in mind every lawn is different, a shaded lawn needs less water than a full sun lawn. Remember: Every sprinkler zone is not created equal.
Before you reach for the sprinkler controls please note my three top watering tips below.
– Walk/monitor your lawn- Test the sprinklers
– Customize your cycle
General guidelines are always available on our website at the link here, let us know if you have any questions.
Five Signs of Chinch Bug and Take All Root Rot
(and how to tell them apart)
Previously healthy grass starting to die along driveways or curbs (Chinch Bugs)
Previously healthy grass turning bright yellow straw-like grass in high sun areas (Chinch Bugs)
Lime green or yellow grass leading to irregular patchiness (Take All Root Rot)
Grass drying out rapidly (thinning blades, dull color) within a day or 2 of water (Take All Root Rot)
Stress that seems to improve initially to additional watering (Take All Root Rot) or doesn’t appear to improve (Chinch Bugs)
Take All Root Rot Damage
Take All Root Rot
Chinch Bug Damage
Crazy Grass Lady’s Giveaway
We are pleased to announce the winner of our free Aeration is Teresa N in the Towne Lake area.
This month our giveaway is a free additional weed treatment.
One entry per person but you can nominate a friend or relative within our catchment area. You don’t have to be a current customer to enter. To enter just reply “Weeds” to this Newsletter.
The prize will be drawn on the 30th June.
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