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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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Lawn Care Tips:
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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.
Contact Us today and mention the special you'd like.
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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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