The following are some of our most commonly asked questions. If you have a question or concern that you do not see addressed here, please visit our On-Line Contact Form.
1. How many applications are in the full program and how often do you spray?
Our lawn care program consists of six applications which are spaced five to seven weeks apart, depending on the time of year. The program starts around the end of March and is completed around mid-November. You can take as few or as many of the applications as you wish.
2. How long should I wait to water or mow after an application?
The products that are applied to your lawn need time to soak into the foilage and/or ground. We recommend that you do not water until the application has had a chance to dry (2-4 hours) so that the herbicide can do its job. If you plan to mow after the application, we recommend that you wait 24 hours. If you must mow within 24 hours, leave the clippings on the ground and water the lawn afterward. This will help to ensure that the lawn still receives the benefit of the application.
3. You sprayed my lawn and it rained a little while later. How will this affect my application?
The fertilizer and other nutrients that are applied to the lawn will actually benefit from the rain. The herbicide, however, must be able to soak into the weeds in order to reach the root system. If the application did not have a chance to dry (2-4 hours) before the rainfall, contact us to schedule a service call.
4. You sprayed my lawn a week ago and I still have weeds. What’s going on?
Our applications generally rid your lawn of 75-80% of the weeds that are present when we spray. You may not notice signs that the weeds are dying for 7 to 10 days. Some weeds such as dandelions will continue to surface after an application if the herbicide was not able to make contact with the foilage. In some cases, free service calls may be needed to spot spray new growth or stubborn weeds.
5. Some areas of my lawn appear to be discolored and/or dying. Do you know what could cause this?
There are several factors that could cause this problem, the most common being lack of water. Lawns lose approximately 1/4 inch of water per day. In hot or dry weather, it is important that your lawn receives between 1 and 2 inches of water per week. If you are sure that watering is not the problem, a service call may be needed to determine the best course of action.
6. Do you perform or recommend power raking?
We do not provide power raking and we do not recommend it on a yearly basis. Power raking disrupts the growth cycle of the grass when it is coming out of dormancy and damages the crown of the plant. By mowing your lawn at 1.5 inches and bagging your clippings for the last mowing of the fall and the first two of the spring, you will remove most of material that power raking would normally remove, thus decreasing the need. If you feel your lawn needs to be power raked, we recommend that it be done in the fall while the grass is dormant and prior to spring growth.
7. I am seeding parts of my lawn. How does this affect my applications?
If you apply grass seed to your lawn, you will need to contact us before we apply our products to your lawn. Our spring applications contain pre-emergent which will prohibit the new seed from germinating. If we know in advance, we can omit the pre-emergent from the application. The weed control in the applications can also kill the new grass. It may be necessary to apply a dry fertilizer and spot spray the weeds that are present.
8. Are your products harmful to children or pets?
While there have been no reported instances of any health problems with children or pets due to our products, there is a negligible risk. We openly recommend that you refrain from allowing your children and pets onto your lawn after an application for 2-4 hours or until the application has had a chance to dry.
9. You came and sprayed my lawn and I did not request service this year.
Services are continuous from year-to-year as previously scheduled unless we are otherwise notified. A message is also printed at the bottom of each invoice to this effect. We also conduct confirmation calling in the Spring of each year and we leave messages when possible. If we do not hear from you within a reasonable amount of time, the account is cancelled pending contact from you.
10. Do I have to pay for my services in advance or can I be billed?
Invoices for each application are printed in advance and are left at the property at the time the application is done. You can pay off of each invoice or you may prepay for the program in advance. In most cases, a pre-pay discount may be available. Feel free to contact us and inquire.