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Fall and Winter Lawn Care Tips
It’s that time of the year finally. Cool season grasses are now starting to look their best again, while the warm season turf is starting to slow its growth and will soon be dormant for the winter. Here are a few tips to help optimize the results from our Dallas, Ga Lawn Care treatment program.
For best results, rememeber the 1/3 rule!
Bermuda / Zoysia Grass Fall Maintenance Tips
- How should I be Mowing? I’ve noticed over the years that its been a common misconception among a some in the area that they should be scalping their warm season turf at the end of the season. This is not a good idea. For the last cut of the season you should still continue to follow the 1/3 rule and be sure not to remove to much grass off at once. Scalping the lawn before it goes dormant will potentially cause thin and damaged areas that will not recover until green up in the spring. These weakened areas of turf could be prone to weed infestations. So, Mow at a normal height and try not to scalp the lawn over the fall or winter months.
- Should I continue to water? I recommend continuing to water the lawn atleast 1 inch per week in absence of rain even through the cool season, or atleast up until the point where you will have to winterize your irrigation system. Thankfully we normally get plenty of rain through the late fall and winter months here in Dallas, Ga.
- Weed Control – Fall is the ideal time to apply a Pre-emergent weed control to prevent many of the problem weeds that can invade your lawn during the late winter and early spring months. Our round #6 and #7 pre-emergent treatments are vital parts of our Dallas, Ga Lawn Care Program that will ensure that weeds are minimized over the cool season.
Fescue Grass Fall / Winter Maintenance Tips
Fescue Lawn Care Dallas, Ga
- Aeration and Overseeding? If you haven’t aerated and overseeded your fescue lawn then you should think about doing it soon. There is only a small window of time to do this. Its recommened to get the seed out 3 weeks or so before the first frost for best possible results. Late August through first week in October would be the ideal time for Aeration and Overseeding of your fescue lawn in Dallas, Ga. Though, the sooner the better so don’t delay.
- How should I be mowing? Fescue should be cut at 3″ to 3.5 inches with a sharp blade. During the cool season you can get away with cutting a little shorter than this if you prefer a tighter looking cut lawn. Always remember the 1/3 rule. It is best to never remove more than 1/3 of the grass blade at one mowing. This will ensure a much healthier lawn that is resistant to weeds.
- Weed Control – A post emergent weed control should be applied as needed for any weed issues but no pre-emergent is necessary on fescue during this time as it most definitely would hinder any seeding efforts.
- Winter Tip Burn Its fairly common to see yellow on the tips of fescue during hard freeze or frost. This will grow out when the lawn starts growing again and the lawn is mowed. During frosts be sure to limit foot traffic as walking across a fescue lawn with frost in the early morning can potentially damage the lawn in the places walked on.
If you have any questions or concerns about your lawn and the maintenance practices over the fall and winter months please feel free to give me a call. If your not already on our 7 step Dallas, Ga Lawn Care Program then feel free to get in touch for a free estimate and lawn evaluation. Its never to late or early to start to think about improving your lawn!
Annual Bluegrass (Poa Annua)
If you did not have a Pre-Emergent applied in the Fall Months you may be seeing a little bit of green stuff in your lawn at this time. More than likely it is a winter annual weed called Poa-Annua. This is an annual grass that grows in clumps, looks similar to a fine fescue and when it gets taller it will produce white seed heads. This is a very difficult weed to control once it emerges, and is best controlled by a Pre-Emergent as well as good lawn maintenance practices. Poa Annua will first start to germinate closer to the house and under trees and areas of the lawn with weak stands of turf. The good news about Poa Annua is that it will die off on its own with the Georgia heat. The bad news though… It is very tough to control with selective post emergent products. 
Pre-Emergent applications are a very important part of our Dallas, Ga Lawn Care treatment program. We typically start the fall pre-emergents in late august to early September. Pre-Emergents can give a good bit of control of this difficult to control weed and many other broadleaf type of weeds.. However, good maintenance practices and keeping the lawn healthy can help maximize the results. We recommend a well balanced fertilization and weed control program throughout the year to keep the lawn thick to help resist weeds. Good mowing and watering practices are also important. We recommend mowing the lawn atleast once per week during the active growing season as so you are not taking more than 1/3 of the grass blade off at one time, and keep the lawn watered with atleast 1 inch of water per week. Scalping to short at the end of the year can hinder the results of a Pre-emergent, because the grass will not recover from a scalping at the end of the season when the grass is not actively growing. Mowing to much off at one time can create a weak stand of turf that is more susceptible to weed problems (even if you’ve had a pre-emergent).
If you are tired of seeing weeds and ready to hire a professional Dallas GA lawn Care Service than we hope you would give us a call! Sharplawns Turf Care, LLC – Lawn Care Dallas Ga (678)497-5093
Fall & Winter Lawn Care Dallas, Ga
The fall weather is now upon us, and the winter weather will be here before we know it.. While its about time to put up the lawn mowers for the season, there are still important lawn treatments needed for the lawn at this time to protect the root system and prevent further weed problems in the spring.
If you have been struggling with weeds, thin spots and bare areas in your lawn out in the Dallas, GA then i highly encourage you to give us a call this fall or winter for a free no obligation estimate. Let us show you how Sharplawns can make a difference with your Lawn Care in Dallas, GA this spring!
Did you know that Our fall and winter treatments are the most important part or our lawn care treatment program in Dallas, Ga? The fall and winter treatments are where we prevent alot of the more difficult to control weeds
such as Poa-Annua, Henbit, and Chickweed. We also add a root zone potassium based fertilizer to keep the root system strong during the winter months. We typically end our treatment program in November, and generally will be back out mid January to early February to start the round #1 crabgrass prevention treatments. So as you can see, while the grass may not be growing there are still important steps that we take in the off season to make sure your lawn has the best chance to thrive come spring green up.
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.
