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Wednesday, October 22, 2008

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By Wheeler Welch

Is there any way to get rid of the undesirable grasses in the lawn?
That is a very difficult situation. There are no herbicides which will control the undesirable grasses such as quackgrass without killing the lawn grass. If these grasses have taken over complete areas of your lawn, they can be killed by spraying with Roundup.Our trained applicator will notify you if your lawn shows signs of disease. He'll also advise you on the best treatment. Because lawn diseases are unpredictable and treatments are so variable, there is no guarantee of results. Application of lawnHorsetail control is difficult. The best management for it in lawn is constant mowing that keeps the plants down.

My Lawn Has Red Thread. How do I Get Rid of It?
This fungal disease occurs in cool, moist regions and is particularly common in western Washington. The disease develops rapidly during periods of high moisture and cool temperatures; fall through spring. Fescue and perennial rye grasses are most commonly affected, as can other grass types. Symptoms will be water-soaked, darkened irregular patches from 2 - 24 inches in diameter. They gradually become bleached or tan-colored.Once the snow is gone and the lawn surface is starting to dry, we can safely rake the lawn lightly with a leaf rake. Power raking should not be attempted until the lawn is dry.Agrolawn applies both granular and liquid materials during an application. The granular part can only benefit from the rain because it is getting watered in.

Q: Why do I still get crabgrass in my lawn after applying a preemergent in the Spring?
Like any application made to the lawn, It is subject to weather conditions such as rain. Moisture can effect how long the preemergent is effective.

How do we know if the lawn needs to be power raked?
If the thatch layer is more than 1/2" deep power raking is beneficial for the lawn. Most individuals power rake for cosmetic reasons rather than because the lawn needs it.Horsetail control is difficult. The best management for it in lawn is constant mowing that keeps the plants down. This does leave the problem of the altered texture in the lawn where the horsetails come up, but short mowing will reduce that. In theory, if the plants are constantly mowed, they weaken. They are, however, long-lived and persistent no matter what measures are taken.

I have weeds in my lawn, can Lawn Doctor remove them?
A beautiful lawn is a weed free lawn. Your Lawn Doctor operative can apply selective liquid herbicide spray to your lawn to control broadleaf weeds in the grass. Examples of just some of the weeds you may find in your lawn, which Countrywide Lawn Doctor can help to eradicate;If the thatch layer is more than 1/2" deep power raking is beneficial for the lawn. Most individuals power rake for cosmetic reasons rather than because the lawn needs it.

How often do I water my plants and lawn if I do not have irrigation?
Water your garden in the evening after 5PM as this will minimize water loss via evaporation while maximizing the available water to your plant material.Water your garden in the evening after 5PM as this will minimize water loss via evaporation while maximizing the available water to your plant material.

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