Fescue Aeration and Overseeding to repair your lawn from summer stresses
Fall is the ideal time to think about aeration and overseeding of your fescue lawn in Dallas, Ga. This is an important step in the lawn care program in the Dallas, Ga area if you are trying to maintain a nice fescue lawn. Fall is the best time to overseed because the success rate will be much higher than trying it in the spring. Fescue seeds will germinate best when soil temperatures are in the 50 to 65 degree range, which usually occurs when air temperatures are between 60 and 70 degrees consistently. We recommend having the lawn Core Aerated first, and using a multi- blend of seed that is drought and disease resistant. Sharplawns provides this service each fall from mid september through october. Give us a call for a quote and to get on the schedule.
Maximizing the results from our lawn care treatments in Dallas and Acworth, Ga – Proper Mowing
Proper cultural practices such as watering habits and mowing can have a significant impact on the health of your lawn and can make or break the results from our lawn care treatment program. In this article we will go over some tips that will help you maximize your results and improve the health of your lawn by utilizing proper mowing techniques.
Mowing with dull blades will have a tendency to “shred” the grass blades. This can make the lawn more susceptible to disease problems, and will give the lawn a brown appearance. It is recommended to sharpen the blades atleast once or twice per season. You should always periodically check your mower blades (and grass blades!) for signs of dullness. Shredded ends of the grass is a sure sign that the blades should be sharpened.
Mowing Frequency
During the growing season it is recommended that no more than 1/3 of the grass blade be removed at one time. Removal of more than 1/3 of the grass blades at one mowing will tend to cause you to “mow of the green..” And leave you with a brown lawn every time you mow. Warm season grasses such as bermuda will look the best if they are cut atleast on a weekly schedule, however every 3 to 5 days would be best. Going every 10 to 14 days or more between mowing the lawn can result in a weaker stand of turf if the lawn is cut back down short again each time. This will generally “stress” the turf out, and can make for more problems down the road, and the lawn will not stay green very much. Frequent mowing will also help minimize weed problems in the lawn.
Recommended Mowing Height for Georgia Turf
Grass Type Height (inches)
Tall Fescue 2-3
Common Bermudagrass 1-2
Hybrid Bermudagrass 0.5-1.5
Zoysia 0.5-1.5
Centipedegrass 1-1.5
Fixing Spring Dead Spots in your Bermuda lawn.
Are you seeing bare spots in your lawn this year? Its been very common to see bare spots in bermuda this year in Georgia due to the winter weather that we have had this year. Spring dead spots have been common this year in warm season type of grasses like bermuda and zoysia, and we have even seen some winter injury in some places. The good news is that Warm Season Turf such as bermuda and zoysia will spread out and fill back in on their own, and with proper care you can speed up the process.
Spring dead spots are usually perfectly round dead spots in the lawn that have not recovered from the winter. We always recommend raking out the thatch in these areas and top dressing with top soil or sand to help speed recovery. Regular watering and fertilization throughout the summer will speed the recovery and in no time you will see these areas fill back in and thicken up. Aeration is recommended once per year as well to help promote a thicker greener lawn.
Lawn Care Dallas, Ga – Watering Practices
It looks like the rain this year has not been as frequent as last year so far! Watering on a regular schedule is the best way to maximize the results from our lawn care program in Dallas, Ga. Hard compacted soil is a good sign that your not getting enough water! If you can’t easily push a screwdriver into the ground then this is a good sign that its time to water. If your noticing your footprints remain on the lawn after its walked on this is also an early sign of drought stress. Watering at 1 inch per week when there is no rain is a good measure to take to ensure the best results from our lawn care service in Dallas, Ga. We always recommend thorough watering once per week, rather than short frequent waterings. Why? Because, longer thorough watering will promote a deeper root system which will build a stronger, thicker and healthier stand of turf, while shorter waterings will tend to promote a shallow root system which can set the turf up for problems later on down the road! We always recommend watering 1 inch per week minimum for best results.
Prevent Weeds Now in Acworth / Dallas , Ga!
The holidays are over and spring is approaching quickly. It is now the time to start thinking about a lawn care plan to prevent pesky weeds such as crabgrass this spring! Within the next few weeks we will begin our crabgrass pre-emergent applications in Acworth and Dallas, ga. If you haven’t gotten an estimate for our lawn care program, now is the time to do it. Their is only a certain window of time to get the best results from weed prevention! Keep in mind that crabgrass starts to germinate when soil temperatures get to around 60 degrees, so its important to get these treatments down at the right time to get the best results.
Already have another company doing it? Why go with the corporate competition for your lawn care needs in acworth or dallas ga when you can go with a smaller local owned company that is more customer service oriented?? Sharplawns Turf Care is locally owned and operated! The level of customer service you will get with us will be hard to match from the “big guys”. We offer many different services to cover all of your lawn care needs in acworth and dallas, Ga.
Our 7 Step Lawn Care Program for Acworth and Dallas, Ga
Our lawn program consists of 7 carefully timed applications that will cover all of your pre-emergent, broadleaf weed control, grassy weed control and fertilzation needs for the year. We monitor the lawn with each visit and keep you informed of anything else that may be needed throughout the year to keep your lawn healthy. Our program is a combination of liquid and granular treatments to get the best of both worlds to keep your lawn looking its best! We back our service with free service calls if needed between visits. Give us a call for a free quote for your lawn care needs in Acworth and Dallas, Ga.
Lawn Maintenance in Acworth and Dallas, Ga
We offer weekly and bi-weelky mowing in the Acworth and Dallas, Ga area! As well as shrub trimming! What you can expect from us as a lawn maintenance service is reliability! We will give you a set “mow day” and we will be there to mow on a set schedule throughout the growing season. If we are unable to make it out due to weather conditions, then you will be notified of any schedule changes. We do more than just mow the lawn, we manicure the lawn. Detailed edging, straight lines, mowing with sharp blades. Having your lawn looking its best is as important to us as it is to you. We also offer many different payment plans and methods for your convenience.
Fire ant control in Acworth and Dallas, Ga
Got fire ants!? Fire ants are a danger to your children and pets who like to play on the lawn.. So why not eliminate them for some peace of mind? We offer a one time treatment that will get rid of your fire ants for an entire year in Acworth and Dallas, Ga. This service comes with a guarantee the entire year! If you see any ant mounds come through we will come back and take care of them at no charge.
Convenient payment methods for your lawn care services
We offer online account access to easily manage your account and pay your bill online. We offer monthly installment plans for maintenance if needed, Pre-pay for lawn treatment program and Auto-pay is available as well. We accept payments online thorough our secure client portal. We accept Visa, MasterCard and discover.
Our coverage area
We operate in a smaller area to be able to better serve our customers and to keep our pricing as reasonable as possible. We primarily serve Acworth, Dallas, Woodstock, Parts of Marietta (mostly west cobb) and powder springs! Visit some of our local sites below for more info.
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Happy New Years from Sharplawns Turf Care, LLC
The new year is finally here.. It is about that time to start thinking about getting your pre-emergent down in time for spring to prevent problem weeds such as crabgrass that can be more difficult to control later on if not prop
erly prevented. We will be heading out the door in 4 to 6 weeks to start Round #1 treatments on our current customers lawns. Now is as good a time as ever to sign up for our lawn care program. We are offering a 7% discount to those who sign up and pre-pay for the year by March 1st. Our basic program consists of 7 applications that are spaced out 4 to 6 weeks apart. These treatments will cove
r all of your pre-emergent, grassy and broadleaf weed control and fertilization for the year. We also offer a discount to those who sign up for our convenient Auto-pay option.
Prices for our lawn care treatment program start at $40 per visit for your average 1/4 acre lot. Call for a free estimate/evaluation. Already have someone else doing it? We will consider matching most competitors pricing with written estimate or Proof. It never hurts to ask! In addition to lawn care treatment we also offer lawn mowing / maintenance, shrub trimming, tree & shrub care, aeration and much more. Get in touch with us today!
Proudly serving Dallas, Acworth, Kennesaw, Woodstock, and Powder Springs, GA.
Its never to late or to early to start thinking about your lawn!
Its never to late or to early to start thinking about your lawn. In a few months it will be time for us to get out their and start applying Pre-emergent treatments to prevent crabgrass. If you haven’t already found a company to take care of your lawn care needs for the 2014 season we hope you’d consider us. We offer a wide range of services including lawn care treatment programs, tree and shrub care, lawn mowing, aeration and more! We have many different plans to fit your individual needs.
We currently service the following cities in the Northwest cobb and cherokee county area. These cities include Dallas, Acworth, Kennesaw, Woodstock, Powder Springs, and Marietta.
Prevent Weeds Now in Acworth and Dallas, GA!
Got bermuda? Now is the time to get down that pre-emergent on your warm season turf to prevent those ugly cool season weeds from invading your lawn this winter. Our 7 step lawn care program that will cover all your pre-emergent, post emergent and fertilizations for the year. Starting @ $35.00 per treatment. Give us a call for a FREE estimate and evaluation of your lawn.
A bermuda lawn on our lawn care program out in Dallas, GA
Prevent Weeds Now in Dallas and Acworth Georgia!
Now that the holidays are over, and the new year is here.. How about a better looking lawn for 2013? Even though we’ve still got a ways to go until the grass starts growing again, now is the time to think about preventing crabgrass and other difficult to control weeds from invading your lawn this spring and summer.
Crabgrass germinates when soil temperatures are consistently above 55 degrees. We typically will start to see these temperatures in Metro Atlanta around the end of February, however even before this time we can see some warmer weather, and with this some earlier germination is possible.
We generally start our Round #1 Crabgrass Prevention treatment in early February. The products we use will stay active in the soil for an extended period of time, so even if we are a little early, when the conditions are right for germination your lawn will be covered. We follow up with a second application 6 to 8 weeks later when the first application is about broken down. This second treatment will extend your pre-emergent control, as well as have some post-emergent control to any young crabgrass that may be trying to germinate.
Give us a call today at 678-497-5093 or request an estimate online to get on our 7 step Lawn Care Program, and be on your way to a better looking yard for the 2013 season!
Best Mowing Practices
Mowing height and frequency can play a big part in the appearance of your lawn. Proper mowing requires mowing at the recommended height for your grass type, as well as frequent enough as to where you are not removing more than 1/3 of the grass blade at one time.
It is also a good idea to raise the mowing height a bit during times that could be stressful for your lawn such as drought conditions, areas that are heavily shaded or as the lawn begins going into winter dormancy (warm season turf).
It is also important to mow with only a sharp mower blade. A dull mower blade will shred the grass blades, which can leave behind patches of yellow lawn. The damaged grass will then be more susceptible to disease problems.
Recommended Mowing Height for Georgia Turf:
Grass Type Height (inches)
Tall Fescue 2-3
Common Bermudagrass 1-2
Hybrid Bermudagrass 0.5-1.5
Zoysia 0.5-1.5
Centipedegrass 1-1.5
