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How often
should I water my lawn?
It is recommended to deep
water your lawn to saturate your soil. Lightly watering your lawn
only contributes to weed and disease problems. A good rule of
thumb is one hour of watering delivers one inch. However, every
system is different and should be measured to assure proper
delivery. We recommend watering no more than three times a week
during dry periods and never water daily unless we have freshly
seeded the lawn. Then and only then is it imperative to keep seed
bed moist.
What height should I mow my
lawn?
Mowing is the number one
cultural practice that is mismanaged. Certainly different grass
species have different needs but the general rule of thumb is to
cut very high in the summer months and never mow closer than two
inches at any time. Never cut off more than 1/3 of the grass blade
at any one time.
What is the best time to
aerate and seed my lawn?
Northern Virginia is in a
transition zone. This means we experience four seasonal changes.
Primarily we are planting cool season grasses, which build root
systems over the winter. With this in mind, the fall would be the
most appropriate season to establish new turf grass.
What are the benefits of using
granulated products?
Granulated products can be
applied with common spreader equipment. This allows for a more
even application. Granular turf fertilizer maintains a longer
residual than liquid fertilizer. There is little chance for loss
of material due to volatilization or leaching using professional
granulated products.
How often are services
provided?
During the course of an annual
contract T.B.I. provides five services. Each application is
applied approximately 8-12 weeks apart.
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