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Quality Landscape & Tree
2126 Scott Road
Canton, GA 30115
678-493-0269


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Lawn Care Service and Tree Care - Canton, GA

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About core aeration

Core aeration is the process of removing plugs of soil ranging in size from 2 - 3 inches long and 1/2 to 3/4 inches thick. They then will break back down and provide somewhat of a top dressing for the turf. The benefits are reduced soil compaction reducing the thatch layer, and allowing the air ,water, and chemicals applied to be better absorbed by the roots.Core aeration is a very important part of any lawn care program and should be performed atleast once per year for cool or warm season grasses. Bermuda grasses between March and early May. Fescue between September and early Nov..


  ABOUT THATCH                        Thatch is defined as an accumulation of dead and living plant material (stems, roots, and shoots) that develops between the soil surface and the green leaves of a turf. Thatch development is a natural process that occurs during normal growth. Ideally, under proper management, a turf achieves a balance between rate of organic matter production and rate of decomposition.
Some thatch is desirable because it forms a cushion that decreases turf wear. Thatch also insulates the soil from high and low temperatures and reduces evaporation losses of water from the soil surface. A thatch layer becomes undesirable when it exceeds a depth of 1/2 inch.
Thatch Problems
Excessive thatch accumulations can cause the following problems:
Thatch restricts water and air movement into the soil which are both needed for good root growth. This also leads to more frequent watering.
Thatch provides an ideal environment for some turf insects and disease organisms, such as brown patch and dollar spot.
Thatch makes mowing difficult because the turf becomes spongy. This lets the mower to sink into the turf and cause scalping. Scalping causes brown turf areas because all leaves have been removed.
Thatch raises the growing points (crowns), runners (rhizomes and stolons), and roots above the soil surface. These plant parts are then exposed to greater extremes in temperature, which often cause winter injury.
Thatch can restrict downward movement of pesticides and fertilizers in the soil. This results in reduced effectiveness of these materials.


Reel mowing
Due to multiple request from our customers we have added reel mowing to our service roster. This service may benefit the appearance of your Bermuda or Zoysia  lawn. Reel mowers are what is used on golf course’s and they leave a clean and close cut.  Not every lawn will be a good candidate for reel mowing the maximum mowing height on most machines is just over one inch. That means that the lawn must be level in order to prevent damage to the turf or the machine. In order to receive the dark green carpet like look you will need a proper chemical program and also more water than normal , you may also need more frequent cutting’s to maintain the proper height. If your are interested in this service please contact us for a free evaluation.
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FEB. - JUNE. Specials:

1) 10% off the first month of a twelve month service plan.

2) $10 off core aeration.

3) pine straw $5.75 per bale installed. 40 bale minimum.

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Joe, I just wanted to thank you and tell you how much I appreciate the great job you have done servicing our yard maintenance requirements.

As you know, I travel extensively and it is extremely difficult to keep up with the maintenace that needs to be done.

For the first time since living in Alpharetta we have found someone that is trustworthy and that we can depend on to do a good job for us. I am especially impressed with the flexibility in the services that you can provide.

Steve and Elaine G.
Alpharetta, GA

 

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