IN-BETWEEN VISITS TIPS: WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP
The most important SECRET to a beautiful lawn, next to our VIP Full Program with blended Nutrient Fertilizers, Regular Aeration & Overseeding, is proper maintenance! With increasing regulation surrounding the types of products that can be used on lawns, a homeowner needs to know that they can still have a beautiful Green & Healthy lawn, but they may have to accept a few minor imperfections, and the odd weed or two.
The key to proper maintenance and achieving a well balanced, healthy lawn, is knowing how to water and mow your lawn CONSISTENTLY! This is what gives you a thick and sustainable lawn without the need for chemicals. |
Watering your lawn!
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Mowing your lawn!
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What is in Fiesta® Turf Weed Killer?Fiesta® Lawn Weed Killer is a versatile, patented product that is ideal for lawn care and:
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The active ingredient in Fiesta® Lawn Weed Killer is iron – a nutrient our bodies need and derived from the natural environment. The iron is chelated (bound to a special carrier molecule) so it is easy to dissolve in water and get into the weed.
Plants need iron too – it’s what makes your lawn (and broccoli and spinach) a deep, rich green. Fiesta though is too much of a good thing. VIP Lawn Care’s carefully controlled method of application means only broadleaf weeds are affected. The weed’s tissues oxidize and die very quickly, turning the lawn-invading pest dark and dry (sometimes called necrosis).
Our technique ensures your grass does not get a dangerous dose, so any residual Fiesta will just add to the colour of your lawn. Plus, since it is a liquid product, you don’t have to water it after application to get it to work. We spray, it dries, and you can relax. It is safe for children and pets to go on the lawn right after it dries.
Plants need iron too – it’s what makes your lawn (and broccoli and spinach) a deep, rich green. Fiesta though is too much of a good thing. VIP Lawn Care’s carefully controlled method of application means only broadleaf weeds are affected. The weed’s tissues oxidize and die very quickly, turning the lawn-invading pest dark and dry (sometimes called necrosis).
Our technique ensures your grass does not get a dangerous dose, so any residual Fiesta will just add to the colour of your lawn. Plus, since it is a liquid product, you don’t have to water it after application to get it to work. We spray, it dries, and you can relax. It is safe for children and pets to go on the lawn right after it dries.
What Types of Weeds Does Fiesta® Kill?
The weeds listed below are weeds that are listed by the manufacturer as controlled by Fiesta:
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Where can I buy Fiesta® Weed Control?Fiesta is not for sale in retail stores like Canadian Tire or Home Depot. You can only buy Fiesta if you have a license. Our lawn care programs use Fiesta weed control to help you manage weed issues over several seasons in conjunction with proper mowing & watering.
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Is Fiesta a Herbicide?Herbicides are products that kill plants. They can be chemicals or from more naturally based. The use of chemical herbicides is banned when it comes to lawn and weed control issues throughout the province of Ontario. There are only a small select amount of naturally derived products that are deemed safe to use and approved for use on your lawns. Fiesta™ Lawn Weed Killer is one of these.
Fiesta is a commercial-grade, iron-based herbicide applied through spray application. It is designed to provide effective weed control by quickly absorbing into several common broadleaf weeds in lawns, killing them while leaving your grass lush and healthy. The quick absorption of the iron solution in Fiesta creates a toxicity in broadleaf weeds since they intake iron differently than trufgrass, which is why it can be such an effective tool for getting rid of unsightly weeds. Showing results in as little as 24-48 hours. |
Is Fiesta Safe For People and Pets?Many people ask us if Fiesta is safe for family members or even pets to be around. Because it is an iron-based solution it is only toxic to the plants that cannot handle the levels of iron in it. In many cases, Iron is also used as a nutrient that gives plants a darker green appearance. It is a low-risk product completely safe for people and pets when used according to label directions. After a spraying application has been completed the product will typically be absorbed and dried up within three hours. As with any liquid product, homeowners are advised with a green NOTICE sign to stay off the lawn until dry to ensure the product is absorbed into the plant. During that time, there is risk of possible light staining of your clothes or paws on your pets if you interact with the product before it has had a chance to dry, after that it is harmless. Your family can enjoy their backyard without fear of other health concerns.
Fiesta was invented in Canada in Victoria B.C. by a research group that specializes in creating alternatives to conventional pesticides. Fiesta was approved in 2010 through the Low Risk Evaluation Stream of Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) |
What is the difference between a herbicide and a pesticide?
Over time, when combined with our proper fertilizing program, we will help give you a healthier, thicker lawn that reduces the overall number of pesky broadleaf weeds in your lawn. A comprehensive multi-pronged approach including Professional Fertilization, core aeration, certified overseeding, adding compost and insect management will give you the most visible results.
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