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Correct watering and mowing- the two most important aspects of proper lawn care. lawns and turf grasses should receive a minimum of 1" inch of water per week (more if possible during the hot summer season). In order to maintain a rich colour and strong root system, water your lawn less often, but for longer- this is more effective than watering frequently in small amounts, because water must reach the root system. Remember to respect your municipality's by-laws regarding lawn watering.
It's important to remember that a consistent mowing schedule is required to help your lawn stay in overall good heath. Any patchy or weed infested areas can continue to suffer if the lawn is mowed on a inconsistent schedule, or mowed too short. Our North American grasses should not be mowed under 3". Mowing under 3" can create unwanted weeds, crabgrass germination, and poor drought resistance. Furthermore, dull or worn out mower blades can create brown, tear marks on your turf.
A lawn fertilizer with the correct balance of nitrogen and potassium, along with much needed micro-nutrients like iron and calcium, is the most important of all the treatments. Also, It is equally important for vegetable gardens, trees, shrubs, flowers and more. Correct lawn fertilization will result in a lush, dense, green lawn while resisting weeds, pests and disease. Correctly calibrated spreaders and sprayers are a must in order to achieve good lawn health and an overall rich appearance.
Over-seeding or "sowing" an existing lawn should be carried out in the spring (mid May to mid June) and/ or in the fall (late August to mid September). Contrary to existing grasses, new seedlings should be watered minimum twice a day for 14 days in small doses to keep the seed moist and encourage germination. We strongly recommend over-seeding your lawn once per year. Along with correct mowing and fertilization, over-seeding is best to crowd out unwanted weeds and crab grasses.
When it comes to your turf, the required soil pH level is between 5.8 and 7.0 for our Quebec "cool-season" grasses (Kentucky bluegrass, ryegrass, and fescues). A great time to test your lawn's pH and adjust it (if required) is when your soil begins to warm up in the spring time, however this can task can also be carried out in the fall, successfully. Lime should always be applied in multiple stages and directions in order to ensure proper, even coverage.
Similar to lime, correctly timed applications of calcium are necessary in order to reduce weeds and maintain the ideal level of acidity / alkalinity in the soil throughout the growing season. Furthermore, calcium helps secure proper soil formation while contributing to a rich green colour. Soil tests dictate what quantity of calcium is required. Insufficient calcium= incorrect pH levels. Incorrect pH levels= nutrience not availible to the soil.
Green Tech's Winterizer application helps replenish essential minerals that your lawn requires in order to thrive, stay healthy and resist damage from any winter stress. Correct timing is crucial as these minerals are not as available to the soil as required, when our seasons and temperatures change. Remember that successful winter preparation will have your lawn looking better, faster, in the spring while resisting winter stresses and snow mold.
Crabgrass and Quackgrass are two annual grasses that can invade a lawn aggressively and possibly ruin a turf. Although the two are different, they can germinate in hot, dry, bare patches. Preventative measures include correct mowing and watering, our fertilizers and over-seeding. To avoid the germination of these unwanted grasses, keep your turf hydrated and do not mow under 3". Also, be carful not to trim perimeters under 3" along side hot, hard surfaces.
