 |
|
|
|
 |
Quality Landscape &
Tree
2126 Scott
Road
Canton, GA 30115
678-493-0269
Proud Member Of:
|
|
|
|
|
Lawn
Care Service and Tree Care - Canton, GA
|
|
Lawn Care Tips:
We also provide the
following services.
|
Reel mowing
This service will benefit the
appearance of your Bermuda or Zoysia
lawn. Reel mowers are used on golf course’s and they
leave a clean and close carpet like cut due to the fact that they
actually cut the grass like scissors where as a rotary mower slashes
threw the blade of grass. As a result of actually clipping the grass
blade this greatly reduces the discoloration and yellowing you might
sometimes get with a rotary mower. Rotary mowers under some conditions
especially with a dull blade tear the grass blade instead of cutting
this makes it harder for the grass to recover from mowing in some cases
causing long term turf damage. Not every lawn will be a
good
candidate for reel mowing from the start top dressing may be needed to
smooth out the humps and dips you may or may not have. We can mow any
where from 3/8 of an inch to 1 ½ inches depending on what your
lawn will handle best. If you have a Bermuda lawn the closer you can
mow the better because Bermuda actually greens from the top of the leaf
not the bottom that is why when Bermuda is cut low after it has gotten
to tall you may have
some brown patches because the stem is actually brown and the taller
the stem gets the more brown and yellow spots you may have when you
mow. In order to receive the dark green carpet like look you will need
a proper fertilization and weed control program. If your are interested
in this service please contact us for a free evaluation.
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 at least once per year for cool or warm
season grasses. Bermuda grasses any time during the growing season.
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.
Top dressing
Top dressing is the act of
applying material to the top soil layer of
the lawn and serves several functions depending on the mix of material
used.
It provides nutrients and helps soften hard soil if you have tried
every thing to get your lawn green and nothing seems to work this might
do the trick.
It also helps to level out any dips and humps you might have in your
lawn. Our process for applying top dressing is as follows.
For warm season grasses ( Bermuda or Zoisa)
1. Scalp the lawn and bag clippings.
2. Thoroughly aerate the lawn.
3. Apply and smooth top dressing fertilizer mix.
4. Clean up.
For cool season grass ( tall fescue)
1. Scalp the lawn and bag clippings
2. Thoroughly aerate the lawn
3. Apply and smooth top dressing fertilizer mix.
4. Apply high quality seed.
5. Clean up.
RAIN WATER COLLECTION SYSTEMS
Custom designed collection
systems for out door irrigation purposes.
Every 1,000 sq. feet of roof space can collect about 600 gallons of
water during a 1 inch rain fall this water is free and going down the
storm drain. A free site evaluation can determine what kind of system
will work best for you.
Please feel free to contact
us with any questions.
|
|
|
|
|
Specials:
1) 15% off the first
month of a twelve month service plan.
2) $10 off core
aeration.
3) pine straw $6.00
per bale installed. 40 bale minimum.
Contact
Us today and mention the special you'd like.
|
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
maintenance 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
|
|
|
