Yes and no. If a lawn has been deprived of proper fertility, has poor soil health, mowed less than 3”, not properly irrigated and has been neglected, weeds will take over. However, when proper care and cultural practices are implemented, we can reduce the population.
Multiple factors contribute to a weed population. IF the turf is thin with bare spots, cut too short, with poor soil health and high or low soil, there will be an abundance of weeds. On average, a patch of soil 12”x 12” x 1” deep contains approximately 100 weed seeds. Each year, depending on growing conditions, approximately 5% – 10% of those seeds will germinate. Meanwhile new weed seeds will continually infiltrate your property.
• Create a healthy, thick, lush lawn which prevents weeds from starting
• Raise your lawn mower and cut at a minimum of 3”
• Water deeply and infrequently
• Fertilize at least 3 times a season with high quality, balanced, slow-release organic fertilizer
• Pluck flower heads from weed before they turn to seed
• Call Apex to take care of them for you
Typically, it takes 2 – 5 days to see the effects. However, many factors can affect the time frame and overall efficacy of the application. PLEASE NOTE: 2 applications are required and a small component to a healthy lawn.
No, provided you follow our instructions and remain off a treated lawn until it has completely dried.
Try to cut your lawn earlier or later in the day and avoid mowing during the hottest part of the day. The grass should be mowed at a minimum height of 3” with a sharp blade.
Mow as often as required to remove no more than 1/3 of the grass blade at one time. If the weather forecast is calling for extended hot and dry conditions, stay off the lawn and do not mow until substantial rainfall has occurred. Long grass = long roots = bigger plant = less bare spots = cooler soil = less weeds
Do NOT remove grass clippings unless necessary. Grass clippings are about 90% water by weight and are an excellent food source for the soil. They are high in protein and should be left on the lawn to decompose, adding FREE nutrients to the soil. Grass cycling reduces waste and conserves landfill space. It’s only necessary to remove clippings if they’re long and smothering the lawn.
Absolutely! A sharp blade delivers a clean cut which heals quickly. A dull blade rips and frays which takes longer to heal, increasing plant stress, and creates an ideal entry point for turf disease. Typically, mower blades need to be sharpened after 20 hours of cutting.
Most lawns require approximately 1” of water per week. Variables such as weather, soil type, slope angle and grass type will influence how much and how often you may need to water your lawn. An easy test of water requirements is to insert a medium sized screwdriver into the soil – if it goes all the way in to the handle, you don’t need to water.
Early morning is the best time to water your lawn so that the grass can dry naturally without much evaporation. Deep, infrequent watering is better than daily light sprinkles as it forces the roots to chase after the water.
Mushrooms are common on lawns that contain buried stumps, roots, boards, excess thatch and other organic debris. They tend to appear after heavy rains or watering and some have an unpleasant aroma; however, they do not damage the lawn. There are no products available to control mushrooms. Mushrooms will disappear when food in the soil is exhausted, which may take several years.
Contributing factors to moss growth are:
• Poor air circulation and excess shade
• Poor drainage or compacted soil
• Low fertility levels and soil pH.
Moss likes the conditions where it grows, so to eliminate moss, you need to change the conditions:
• Heavily aerating the soil
• Prune trees to reduce shade and increase air circulation
• Fertilize consistently, frequently and or add lime to the soil
• Improve drainage
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