Lawn Care Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to some common questions.

I have moles in my lawn. Does this mean I have grubs?
What are grubs and is grub control needed on a yearly basis?
How safe are the lawn applications?
When can my children and pets go on the lawn?
What does lime do for my lawn?
What will aeration do for my lawn?
Does your lawn service have any guarantees?
When should I water my lawn?
What insects do you control with your perimeter treatments?
Why, in the tree and shrub program, do you only fertilize in the fall?
How do I get rid of moles?
The grass is very thin under my trees. How can I improve the situation?
Should I mow the same day as a treatment?
Should I water my lawn after a lawn treatment?


Q. I have moles in my lawn. Does this mean I have grubs?

A. The presence of moles does not necessarily mean there are grubs in the turfgrass.
    The moles main food source is earthworms. The grubs are active only at certain
    times of the year and the moles will feed on them if they are an available food source. (back)

Q. What are grubs and is grub control needed on a yearly basis?

A. Grubs are the larvae stage in the life cycle of a beetle. Damage occurs when the grubs
    feed on the root system of the turfgrass, causing the grass to die. A preventive grub
    control applied yearly will protect your investment in your lawn from the damage these
    insects cause. (back)

Q. How safe are the lawn applications?

A. The materials which are used for lawn applications are of a very low toxicity and are
    registered and used in strict compliance to labeled instructions. They are applied by
    licensed technicians in accordance with state and local regulations. (back)

Q. When can my children and pets go on the lawn?

A. If granular fertilizer is used you may go on the lawn immediately after the application. If
    liquid weed control is used, allow the material to dry on the grass before children and pets
    are allowed on it. Drying time will vary with weather conditions. (back)

Q. What does lime do for my lawn?

A. Lime helps modify the acidity in the soil and allows the grass to absorb and use fertilizers
    more efficiently. It also supplies calcium to the grass which is an important nutrient for the
    photosynthesis process. Typical soils in this area are acidic and applying lime yearly
    would be beneficial. (back)

Q. What will aeration do for my lawn?

A. Aeration opens up the soil, allowing air and water penetration into the root zone of the
    grass. This process loosens compacted soil and improves root development thereby
    helping develop a stronger more stress resistant plant and improved thickness in
    the lawn. (back)

Q. Does your lawn service have any guarantees?

A. With our 5 step program we offer free resprays, if necessary, and free service calls to
    correct any problems. Just give us a call. (back)

Q. When should I water my lawn?

A. Lawns should be watered in the early morning for approximately 15 minutes, 3 days per
    week, depending on weather conditions. After a lawn application is made, wait 24 hours
    before watering the lawn. Do not water at night because it may lead to increased disease
    activity in the lawn. (back)

Q. What insects do you control with your perimeter treatments?

A. We target crawling insects that enter your home, such as spiders, ants, millipedes, etc.
    We do not control termites or flying pests. More Info . (back)

Q. Why, in the tree and shrub program, do you only fertilize in the fall?

A. Fertilizing in the spring basically enhances top growth that causes excessive pruning. A

    fall fertilizer supplies balanced macro and micro nutrients needed for adequate food
    storage in preparation for winter. It also provides vital root growth. This leads to healthy
    and vigorous plants. More Info. (back)

Q. How do I get rid of moles?

A. There are numerous methods of trying to control moles. Traps, baits and repellants are
    currently being used. We suggest using traps, locating the traps where there are active
    tunnels and using bait that is normally used for mice such as peanut butter should help.
    A repellant known as mole med is available at lawn and garden stores and may be some
    success. (back)

Q. The grass is very thin under my trees. How can I improve the situation?

A. The roots of the trees are competing with the grass for water and nutrients, leaving the
    grass with an inadequate supply of each. Also, the grass requires a period of direct
    sunlight in order to grow properly. Pruning trees, planting shade resistant grass, or
    planting ground cover such as pachysandra can help the situation. (back)

Q. Should I mow the same day as a treatment?

A. We recommend that you wait to mow 24 to 48 hours after any liquid treatment. You can
    mow immediately after a granular treatment is applied. (back)

Q. Should I water my lawn after a lawn treatment?

A. In most cases when using liquid weed control, crabgrass control or insect control it is not
    recommended to water immediately afterwards. This will allow the material to be
    absorbed into the grass plant. When using a granular grub control it is recommended that
    the material be watered in. Watering within the first few days will enhance the effectiveness
    of the product. (back)

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Tree and Shrub Program
Perimeter Spraying
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