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Dayton Ohio Spring Lawn Care Tips

Lawn Care Guy — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 23:59:17 +0000

Service Magic Dayton Pretty simple today guys… you need to get out and aerate the the lawn this weekend! Aeration is pretty important and if you are unable to aerate yourself, then hire a lawn pro to get it done for you! Go here Service Magic Dayton

The next thing is to lay down your first application of fertilizer. If you are wondering what kind of fertilizer to lay down, click here and get this really cool, step by step lawn treatment program for homeowners.

How To Prevent Grub Worms

Lawn Care Guy — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:10:27 +0000

Here in Ohio and most of the midwest for that matter, grub worms are getting ready to be hatched. Without going into a long drawn out explanation of what grub worms are: just trust me that you need to apply a grub worm preventative sometime between June and mid August so you lawn is protected. There is one problem with most grub worm killer products, however, and that is that they contain high amounts of nitrogen fertilizer in the mix. (Scott’s Grub X is one such example).

You guys know that we get watering restrictions and even bans here in Ohio and that means we DO NOT want to put excessive nitrogen on a lawn that has gone dormant from lack of water. Trust me, this is very bad for your lawn. But you still need to treat for grub worms and below is a quick vid I did to show you just exactly what to do to kill and prevent grub worms without applying nitrogen!

Here is the link to check it out!—-> Greenview Grub Control & Prevention, 15 Lbs <—-

Getting Ready For Dayton Lawn Care

Lawn Care Guy — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:47:59 +0000

While the snow and ice continue to pound the greater part of the Ohio Valley this month, it’s never too early to start planning spring and summer lawn care and landscape services for your home. The snow is gonna melt… …I promise! Things never seem to change here in Dayton, and that means the weeds are gonna pop! Get a lawn care plan now!

Begin setting both your budget and expectations, so when the snow melts and flowers begin to bloom, you are set for the year.

I also recommend you begin calling local lawn and landscape pros now because many times you can take advantage of early season pricing plans that will offer you savings both now, and later on. Most landscaping services are fully staffed this time of year and ready to get your Dayton lawn and landscape in shape!

With that in mind, here are some of the basics to consider for the 2009 lawn and landscape season.

Mowing Services
If you are like me, then you will cut your own grass just for the shear joy of being outside. Chances are, however, that the fun will wear off after a few cuts, and you will want to hire a lawn care pro. If that is the case, it is always best to get in line sooner rather than later. Many lawn maintenance contractors book up early and won’t have the room to take you on later. Just let them know you’d like to start service with them a little later in the season, but that you want to sign up now.

Lawn Fertilizing
Another very important consideration for the year is the treatment plan you choose for your grass. The fertilizing, weed control and insect treatment methods you choose now will set you up for not only this season, but successive seasons. Many folks like to use large capable companies like TruGreen to perform these services because they get prompt, reliable and quality service consistently during the season. Still other folks will apply lawn products themselves and achieve good results as well. Either way, you should think about getting the service set up, or buying your fertilizer now before the rush of dandelions comes in later April or May. You don’t want to get behind on this important piece of the lawn care puzzle.

Tree and Shrub Services
It’s a given that you will need to have your trees, shrub and bushes trimmed at some point during the year, but have you thought about fertilizing them? It’s a great idea to give your landscape ornamentals a dose of nitrogen in the spring to set them off for the year. You also may want to consider having them sprayed and treated for damaging insects and fungus that can stunt their growth and cause them to decline. Believe it or not, you have a lot of money tied up in those plants out front, so take care of them now!

These three tips may seem simple, but they are very important in the grand scheme of your outdoor paradise. Get started now so you can get the jump on the weeds, and be ready for summer picnics on the lawn! Dayton lawn care can be simple if you just get started now!

It’s Not Too Late For A Winterizer Lawn Treatment

New Pro — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 21:27:19 +0000

It’s not too late to get that final lawn treatment down before old man winter pours on the snow. In fact, now is an ideal time to start thinking about next year.
A winterizer lawn treatment is important for the overall health of your turf. The reason for this is that snow melts in spring (obviously) and soaks the winterizing fertilizer right down into the soil where the grass can use it to recover. A solid winterizing lawn treatment will ensure your lawn is the first to green up when warmer temperatures prevail in early March.

The key to winterizing is to use a granular fertilizer that is lower nitrogen and higher in potassium and phosphorus. These elements serve to strengthen the grass root structure, creating density and thickness. A thicker lawn will resist other problems that can invade through the season.

The only thing you need to be concerned with this time of year is frost. You never want to walk on frozen grass as this can crack the crowns and kill sections of the lawn. If you are going to lay down that final fall treatment as recommended, be sure to do it on a sunny afternoon when there is no frost present on the lawn.

This post was short and sweet, but oh so important. Get out this weekend and winterize your lawn before it is covered in snow!