SPRING
After a long cold winter there is nothing better than getting out and cleaning up the yard to start to get our lawns in shape for the season.
Chose Program # 1 or # 2 (see under services) for your lawn to give it the start it requires. A spring power dethatching would be a great service to complement your program.
After a long cold winter there is nothing better than getting out and cleaning up the yard to start to get our lawns in shape for the season.
Chose Program # 1 or # 2 (see under services) for your lawn to give it the start it requires. A spring power dethatching would be a great service to complement your program.
Ottawa Spring Tips
As soon as your lawn is dry enough we recommend you do a light fluff-up of the grass, to eliminate the dead grass, debris, and stones which may have ended up on your lawn during the winter season. The grass usually gets flattened down from the weight of the snow so a spring raking will stand the grass up, allowing for a better airflow to the roots.
During a normal spring period not much watering is required, except for the newly seeded areas. These require light sprinklings to keep the area moist until germination begins. However, if there is a hot dry spell do not wait for rain. The best rule of thumb is to make sure your lawn gets soaked thoroughly at least once a week.
Cut your lawn once a week at a height of 2 - 21/2 ". If the grass is allowed to grow too long, once cut, only coarse yellow stalks will show. All the green coloring at the top of the blade gets cut off. Scalping your lawn may put your lawn into shock and may take a month to recover. A dull mower blade will give the lawn a yellow-brown appearance.
As soon as your lawn is dry enough we recommend you do a light fluff-up of the grass, to eliminate the dead grass, debris, and stones which may have ended up on your lawn during the winter season. The grass usually gets flattened down from the weight of the snow so a spring raking will stand the grass up, allowing for a better airflow to the roots.
During a normal spring period not much watering is required, except for the newly seeded areas. These require light sprinklings to keep the area moist until germination begins. However, if there is a hot dry spell do not wait for rain. The best rule of thumb is to make sure your lawn gets soaked thoroughly at least once a week.
Cut your lawn once a week at a height of 2 - 21/2 ". If the grass is allowed to grow too long, once cut, only coarse yellow stalks will show. All the green coloring at the top of the blade gets cut off. Scalping your lawn may put your lawn into shock and may take a month to recover. A dull mower blade will give the lawn a yellow-brown appearance.
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Important in the spring
Get an early start and book either program # 1 or # 2 (see services) If you choose the Broadleaf weed with natural fertilizer, purchase a bag of seed and go over the thin areas on your lawn. The spring is an excellent time to get seed to germinate Our weed product is called Fiesta which is excellent at targeting your spring broadleaf weeds such as dandelions and thistles. We look forward to getting your lawn off to a great start! |