chad kimball asked:


Broadleaf Plantain, also know by the scientific name Plantago majo, is a short, leafy plant that loves to grow in thin and weakened sections of your lawn.

There is one problem with this pest, It forms large spreading colonies, suffocating the grass around it.

I’ve seen lawns absolutely covered with this stuff.

Here is some basic information about this weed:

It grows everywhere in the United States, southern Canada, most of Europe, and northern and central Asia. Grows well in full sun or partial shade. Its rosette of leaves is 5-10 inches across, with each leaf being 2-8 inches long, and 1-4 inches wide. The leaves hug the ground, and crowd out healthy grass. The main advantage that this plant has is that it grows better than others where the soil is compacted. So if your lawn has a small gap it can easly grow there even if the soil is firm, choking out the grass around it.

Early summer through September you will see the seed stalks rising. It spreads from seeds and also re-sprouts roots below the ground. If Broadleaf Plantain is appearing, it can be an indication that you are mowing your grass too low.

If you want to try removing this plant yourself, the only way is to dig them out. You will need to do this repeatedly over several months in order to effectively control the plants. Removing the plants before they produce seed also helps to speed up the process.

If you try pulling the plants out by grasping the leaves, they tend to break off, allowing the roots to continue spreading beneath the ground, forming new plants. Mowing does not work because of how low the leaves lie. Additionally, seeds and plant parts can contaminate your lawn mower and other equipment, so mowing will just spread the plants to new areas.

Herbacides can be effective to control plantain seedlings, and can also reduce the vigor of established plantain plants. Please ask your lawn care company for help in applying the correct herbacides for this weed.



Natalie

2thumbs asked:


The soil is rock hard and dusty. There are rocks and tree limbs embedded in the ground. What grass is there is spotty at best. Crab grass dominates and its minions are no less hideous weeds. I am told that September is the time to get started on my lawn renovation; but, where does one start???

Thank you wise and experienced lawn care pros!

P.S. – If I could afford to put down sod I would! But, like I said, I just bought my first house;)

Peter

need help please respond asked:


I want to startup a lawn care company, how can i get clients?

Esther

kissimmeelawnservice asked:


I am looking for a good lawn care company to service my lawn. This is for people in the Kissimmee area only (34746).

Amanda

Mr.Andrew Caxton asked:


Looking after your lawn takes time and effort. So before you can get the results you are looking for you need to spend a little time nurturing it.

Taking care of the lawn is something that a lot of people take for granted. They simply do not spend enough time on it and then they wonder why it may look a little bit tired or unhealthy.

It is surprisingly easy to look after your lawn, but it does require the right level of knowledge and a little bit of time and effort put into it. It is important to know the first step for lawn care in order to look after it properly and to have a lawn that you can be proud of. A lot of people out there are impatient, naive and they expect to see maximum results from very little effort on their part. However it just does not work like this.

In order to get the results that you want from your lawn, you are going to have to concede to the fact that you will need to apply some time and effort into it. You will have to use safe and effective products as well as using all of the correct tools and equipment that is needed for the job ahead.

What is the First Step for Your Lawn Care?

Before you start caring for your lawn, the very first step is to assess what you have got so far. This means that you need to see if the lawn is healthy, dieing, whether it needs bringing back to life, or whether it just needs a bit of conditioning. Looking at the state of the lawn helps to give you an idea of what you need to do in order to care for it and to give it a new lease of life. After you have looked at and assessed the state of your lawn, it is then time to start the improvements that are needed. You may want to start by mowing the lawn, even if the grass it quite short already.

Try mowing the lawn in different directions to ensure a better quality cut from the blades of the lawnmower. You will need to ensure that the blades are as sharp as possible so that the grass gets cut properly.

Something that needs a lot of attention is the fertilizer that you use. So it is important to choose the right one for your lawn. One popular choice with people, who look after their lawns properly, is compost because it is probably the most effective thing to use and it gives the lawn the correct amount of nutrients that it needs.

Overall, if you use these techniques and apply them regularly, then you will have a healthy and good looking lawn that you can be proud of.



Kelly

Go Hokies (Orange Bowl) asked:


We are starting a lawn care business called the Turf Surfers. Any Idea on a slogan that combines these ideas would be appreciated.

Lloyd

M L asked:


i am in ma. my lawn is in pretty bad shape. when should i seed? when should i put down the scotts product that prevents crab grass? in which order?

Theodore

Martin Haworth asked:


So, with a fertilizing lawn care system for your grass, what are we talking about then? Well, it’s about artificially providing nourishing chemicals that will make the best of your lawn.

In some cases this can be combined with weed and mosskillers that will remove those pests, all in one application.

Fertilizing lawn care chemicals are well able to do the job they are expected to do and nowadays, in most countries, they will have to have passed stringent tests to enable them to be sold.

That’s not to say they are completely safe and can be used without care. So it’s always vital to read instructions carefully at all times.

Things To Consider About a Fertilizing Lawn Care Choice

1) Are you happy with using fertilising lawn treatments at all?

2) Is your garden suited to having potentially toxic chemicals spread around?

3) Are there any issues with children, wildlife and pest you need to think about?

Why This is Important?

You might not think the decision between a fertilizing lawn care system and one that does not use these foreign materials is not important, but it most certainly is.

If you are using such chemicals – for that is what they undoubtedly are – on your grass, you are going to be clear of weeds and maybe even moss too. A great solution.

With a fertilizing lawn care system you will be able to grow the greenest of grass very easily. Yet you van also harm other plants potentially as well as any runoff upsetting the balance of a pond you might have (together with its inhabitants). Not to mention other water courses too.

On the other hand, if you stay away from common lawn fertilizers, you will find that it is often hard to come up with natural ingredients that do the job. This may restrict your capacity to have a lawn you can look at with pride and enjoy to its full.

Ultimately, it’s down to you and your choice. There are middle grounds where you can choose some ingredients you are happy with and yet not go the whole way and have everything. That might well work, especially when coupled with manually clearing weeds and moss yourself.

Whatever you decide, by being responsible when you use a fertilizing lawn care process on your lawn, you can have the best of both worlds and rest easy at night, dreaming about your green, green grass.

As well as knowing you have at least done a bit to protect your environment with a carefully thought out choice.

There are fertilizing lawn care systems out there that will suit you, your needs and your lawn too. By seeking out advice from a good garden center, with strong reputation (as well as your own research too), you can be happy with what you finally decide to do – and enjoy a lovely lawn too!



Marilyn

Cindy Heller asked:


Weekends are down time for many individuals and not everyone wants to spend their relaxation time taking care of their garden or lawn, this is where lawn car and landscaping services play an important role. It is enjoyable to have a lovely yard but many do not have the time or energy to maintain that area. Lawn care and landscaping services are a great option.

You do not only have to use large, expensive companies but can rely on a neighborhood kid to mow your lawn, or you can have the full shebang done with complete planning, consultation, planting and management of your lawns and gardens. You should make lists and determine which companies will give you exactly what you are looking for and at what price.

Types of Services

It can be difficult to understand how you can transform a messy or overgrown garden or lawn into a beautiful and pleasing space. This is the main advantage to using a landscaper as they will know exactly how to redesign your space into whatever design you desire.

Landscapers have a vast amount of knowledge on what plants grow best in which climates and soil conditions. They know which plants look well placed with other types of plants as well as plants that may need full sunlight or those that prefer shade. Having a well kept and presentable lawn can be a large asset if you are trying to sell your home and a landscaper can help if you are not a gardener. Additionally you can keep costs down by doing much of the labour yourself and simply using the landscaper to design your garden or lawn.

Benefits Of A Lovely Yard

Much of lawn care is very straightforward as for the most part you will have to mow your lawn, or have it mowed, at least once a week. If the weather is cool then you may need to mow your lawn less frequently. However, to achieve that fantastic, eye catching lawn with beautiful green grass that is the envy of the neighbourhood, you will need to do a bit more. Lawn care and landscaping companies will know the proper times to apply fertilizer, kill weeds and aerate your lawn. They provide services to ensure that your lawn is looking its best.

You can compare prices from different companies about lawn care and landscaping services. These services may include, mowing, mulching, pruning and more.

Which Company To Use?

You should investigate a few different companies before you sign on the dotted line. You should check out lawns that you admire or ask your friends which companies they use. You will find lawn care and landscaping companies advertise at other areas than just the yellow pages. The best way is to find a lawn you like and then speak with the company that is maintaining it.

Before using a lawn care and landscaping service you should make sure that they are insured and licensed. You should also get references and testimonials if possible.



Joel

Aakash Shah asked:


Everyone dreams to have a beautiful home. A lawn in your home can add five stars to its beauty as well as to your status. Lawns can be of different types. However equal care is important for all types of lawn.

For best results adequate amount of all the operations are needed. St. Augustine is one of the best grasses for the lawns of Florida. For northern Florida turf grasses are better than St. Augustine.

Lawn care starts with a plan. What you want to do with your lawn should be well planned. In different seasons, different ways of care may be required.

Aeration

As the time passes you may need to aerate your lawn. After some time the lawn soil may become compact due to heavy traffic on it or due to some other reasons. Compactness creates many problems like reduction in the amount of water, nutrients and air , increase in the thatch population etc. So aerate your lawn when there is a need. Check the lawn and see whether there is any compaction or not.

Fertilization

Your lawn needs nutrients from time to time. You can use fertilizers and compost to supply the lawn with nutrients. You can use different types of fertilizers available in the areas of Florida. You can use slow release, fast release, organic, inorganic, liquid fertilizers, whichever is required. Find out the percentage of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium available in the fertilizer and use the one which is required for your lawn.

Watering

Watering is crucial for the health of your lawn. Watering in right amount, at right time and in the right place helps the grass grow faster and healthier and will make your lawn look better.

Watering should be done in the morning and in absence of wind.

Mowing

Mowing is important to maintain the aesthetics of the lawn. It helps in the growth of the grass. Mowing should not be done too low. It should be done with a good quality mower only. The mower blade should be sharp. Mowing is to be done on dry grass only.

Weeding

Florida lawns also need weeding to remain healthy and beautiful. Weeding may be done by the use of weeder machines or by pulling the weeds. Use chemicals to free the lawn from weeds.

Pests and diseases

Fungicides and other chemicals will help you to overcome the diseases. For pests use pesticides available.

For any problem or for any clarification, you can take the help of the local gardeners or the garden’s center people.



Patricia