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Aeration

What is lawn aeration?

Aeration is a mechanical process in which plugs of soil and thatch are removed from the lawn. The plugs are generally 1-4 inches long and are left on top of the lawn to work back into the soil. 

Why should a lawn be aerated?

Aeration is one of the best things you can do for your lawn!!  Over time, soil compacts causing a disruption in the natural decomposition of thatch. This results in excessive build up of thatch.  The root zone of your lawn can suffocate because it is not adequately receiving air, water and nutrients. This can cause turf areas to thin out- despite adequate fertilization and watering. Aeration opens up the thatch layer and helps relieve soil compaction allowing air, water and nutrients to reach the root zone where it is needed most.

When should a lawn be aerated?

All lawns benefit from an annual aeration. A lawn can be aerated at any time the ground is not frozen, but should not be done when it is extremely hot and dry. Spring and fall are the ideal times for a lawn to be aerated. If a lawn is growing on heavy clay or is exposted to heavy traffic- it will benefit from two aerations a year.

Spring aerations are generally scheduled for March-April and fall aerations are scheduled September-October.

 
Lawn Treatment Schedule

EARLY SPRING - Application 1
This application contains a post-emergent weed control targeting broadleaf weeds present in turf area, a pre-emergent weed control to prevent germination of new weeds and a light fertilizer to stimulate the turf root zone.

SPRING - Application 2
This application consists of a post-emergent weed control for weeds not terminated in Application 1, a pre-emergent weed control to prevent crabgrass and a fertilizer to promote green-up.

LATE SPRING - Application 3
This application consists of spot treating any broad leaf weeds present in the turf area, and a fertilizer higher in nitrogen to stimulate turf green-up and growth

SUMMER - Application 4
The application consists of spot-treating any grassy and broadleaf weeds that might be present and a fertilizer geared towards thickening the turf area.

EARLY FALL-Application 5
This application is a pre-emergent designed to prevent the germination of winter rye grass and a post-emergent for visible broadleaf weeds.

LATE FALL - Application 6
This application is a pre-emergent weed control geared towards winter weeds and a light fertilizer aimed at the turf root zone.  Broadleaf weed control will be applied as well.

• Remember all services are guaranteed. We provide FREE service calls within three weeks of application.
• Grassy weed control generally starts in June. Complete control of grassy weeds will take several visits.
• These services are about 6 to 8 weeks apart depending on the seasonal changes, and weather conditions.

Tree and Shrub Treatments

Application 1- DORMANT OIL
This application of dormant oil is to take care of over wintering insects that get on the underside of plant leaves. Also very effective for the control of scale.
 
Application 2- DEEP ROOT FERTILIZATION
This is an application of plant fertilizer applied near the root zone of most plants. Designed to stimulate roots and help plants recover from stress suffered over the winter.
 
Application 3- INSECT AND DISEASE. CONTROL
This is an application of insecticide, fungicide, and miticide. This application will control early season insects that are beginning to feed.

Application 4- INSECT AND DISEASE CONTROL
Another application of insecticide, fungicide, and miticide. This application is important as plant disease becomes a problem.
 
Application 5- INSECT AND DISEASE CONTROL
This treatment will begin to take care of insect and disease problems, which will be very active at this time, especially on plants stressed from the summer heat.
 
Application 6- DORMANT OIL
This application will help to remove insect eggs that are laid on the undersides of leaves.

Application 7-  DEEP ROOT FERTILIZATION
Plant fertilizer applied near the root zone of plants. Designed to help plants recover from a season of stress.