It's a little toasty outside!

Please everyone keep your family and pets safe in this hot weather! As far as your lawn is concerned there are a couple of things you can do to help it during the hot summer temperatures.

When it comes to mowing, if you have a fescue lawn make sure it is being cut between 3.5'' and 4'' high. Fescue is a cool grass and cutting it short during the summer will end up killing your grass.

Watering your lawn is very important also. We recommend setting your watering system between 4am and 10am in the morning 3-4 times a week for approximately 15-20 minutes. 

Watering during the day is not a good idea because believe it or not your lawn can get sun burned and the water not only reflects the sun to cause more damage but also dries up before getting to the roots.

Applying a nitrogen rich fertilizer will also help to not only strengthen your lawn and help to improve the color.


With these helpful tips put into play your lawn should be able to survive the hot summer sun. Have a great weekend and stay cool!

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E-Billing!

We Have E-Billing

Tired of the post office losing your mail? We have an easier solution; we offer e-billing! All you need to do is contact us today with your email address and we can set you up to where all your invoices are emailed to you. It's that simple! Plus if you sign up then we will credit your next service bill $5.00!

Contact us today by calling, emailing, or messaging us on Facebook.

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What Do We Do About Bugs

With the hot days approaching, insect activity will start to run rampant. Insects feast on your landscape causing plant damage. We can help control these destructive insects by applying an insect and disease treatment. This application will control many damaging insects like Japanese Beetles, aphids, lace bugs, etc. In addition, this application will protect your landscape from many diseases that spread over the summer.

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June 2015 Newsletter

Queen City Lawn and Landscaping - June 2015 Newsletter

June 5, 2015 at 1:20pm
VOLUME 5, ISSUE 6
June is a month where we change seasons. Those nice spring days turn to hot summer days. During these changing times don't forget about your lawn and landscape as it will need attention during these hot days. Fungicides, fertilization, proper watering, tree/shrub treatments, weed control and proper mowing are just some of the things that need to be addressed properly as temperatures get hotter. We can offer these services so you can enjoy your summer vacation. Just call our office and head to the beach!!



CONTENTS:

• Lawn care for June
  
• Landscaping for June
  
• Facebook
  
• Ask Joe the Landscaper
  
• Tree/Shrub treatments
  
• E-Billing
  
• Proper Mowing
  
• June 2015 Specials
  

LAWN CARE FOR JUNE:
June is a great month for:

• Early summer fertilizer
  
• Spot weed control
  
• Mosquito treatment
  
• Fungicides
  

LANDSCAPING FOR JUNE:
June is a great month for:

• Installing summer annuals
  
• Bed Weed Control
  
• Tree/Shrub Insect & Disease treatments
  
• Installing Pine Needles or Mulch
  
• Pruning
  

ASK JOE THE LANDSCAPER!
Joe Morris is QCLL agronomic guru. Once a month he answers FAQ sent in by QCLL customers. To submit your question to Joe, just email him at info@queencitylawn.com and he will be glad to give you his expert advice.
QCLL Customer: How much should I water my lawn and landscape?
Joe: This is the most asked question in our industry. Each lawn and landscape is different so there is no concrete answer, but there are some general rules:
Always water your lawn between 2am-10am. This is considered the natural dew point of the lawn. This is a great cultural practice that will help keep brown patch from occurring.
Water deeply, but infrequently. Watering 4-7 days a week is not effective and just wasting water. Watering 2-3 days a week is much more effective as long as you water deeply to ensure the roots are getting the benefit. If you can take a long flat head screwdriver and stick it into the ground with your hands, you are watering enough.
Shrubs only need a 1/3 of the water that fescue lawns need. Too many customers overwater their trees and shrubs. 9 out of 10 dead shrubs are because of TOO MUCH water!
TREE/SHRUB INSECT AND DISEASE TREATMENTS
With the hot days approaching, insect activity will start to run rampant. Insects feast on your landscape causing plant damage. We can help control these destructive insects by applying an insect and disease treatment. This application will control many damaging insects like Japanese Beetles, aphids, lace bugs, etc. In addition, this application will protect your landscape from many diseases that spread over the summer.
PROPER MOWING
Fescue lawns are classified as a cool season turf. As the hotter temperatures approach, make sure you are mowing your lawn at 3.5 to 4 inches tall. This will help the cool season turf make it through the summer heat stress. Set you mower at its highest setting to get this height.



E-BILLING
Tired of the post office losing your mail? We have an easier solution; we offer e-billing! All you need to do is contact us today with your email address and we can set you up to where all your invoices are emailed to you. It's that simple! Plus if you sign up then we will credit your next service bill $5.00! Contact us today by calling, emailing, or messaging us on Facebook.



JUNE 2015 SPECIALS:
$10 OFF FUNGICIDE TREATMENT
PINE NEEDLES - $7 PER BALE INSTALLED
10% OFF PRUNING
$49 INITIAL MOSQUITO TREATMENT (FOR CURRENT QCLL CUSTOMERS)
$10 OFF TREE/SHRUB TREATMENT (NEW CUSTOMERS ONLY)

Q&A About Water

How much should I water my lawn and landscape?

Joe:This is the most asked question in our industry. Each lawn and landscape is different so there is no concrete answer, but there are some general rules:

1. Always water your lawn between 2am-10am. This is considered the natural dew point of the lawn. This is a great cultural practice that will help keep brown patch from occurring.
2. Water deeply, but infrequently. Watering 4-7 days a week is not effective and just wasting water. Watering 2-3 days a week is much more effective as long as you water deeply to ensure the roots are getting the benefit. If you can take a long flat head screwdriver and stick it into the ground with your hands, you are watering enough.
3. Shrubs only need a 1/3 of the water that fescue lawns need. Too many customers over water their trees and shrubs. 9 out of 10 dead shrubs are because of TOO MUCH water!

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June Lawn Tips!

June Lawn Tips!

June is a month where we change seasons. Those nice spring days turn to hot summer days. During these changing times don't forget about your lawn and landscape as it will need attention during these hot days. Fungicides, fertilization, proper watering, tree/shrub treatments, weed control and proper mowing are just some of the things that need to be addressed properly as temperatures get hotter. We can offer these services so you can enjoy your summer vacation. Just call our office and head to the beach!!

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Business Lawn Care

Business

We also provide quality professional commercial landscaping and lawn maintenance for the following Lake Norman Areas:Statesville, Mooresville, Davidson, Cornelius,Huntersville, Charlotte, and Rock Hill.

If your business needs lawn care and maintenance, then we are the people to call.

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Summer Time Heat!

Now that the summer heat has officially set in you want to make sure your lawn is well protected. Here are a few key things you can do to make sure your lawn stays green and alive:

1) Make sure you are following proper watering instructions during these hot summer months. Never water in the middle of the day. You want to water your lawn 2-3 times a week for about 10-15 mins between the hours of 2am-10am.

2) Fescue lawns need to be cut to maintain a height of 3.5-4 inches. Any shorter will stress out the lawn and it will turn brown and possibly die. Keep your mower on the highest setting possible!

3) Make sure to apply a 5-3-0 fertilizer to your lawn in order to keep it strong and green. This application should be applied 6-8 weeks apart during the summer.

4) Last but definitely not least make sure to apply a fungicide on your lawn every 30 days through out the months of May-August. With the high humidity and heat, the lawn is a perfect breeding ground for Brown Patch which will destroy and possibly kill your lawn.

If you follow all of these rules then your lawn will stay green and thick throughout the summer months. Contact us today and we can schedule you for any of these you aren't already signed up for! Also if you mention this posting then we will give you 10% off your first treatment.
Hope you have a great rest of the week! And Hooray that summer is here!