Queen City Lawn and Landscaping - October 2015
Newsletter
Volume 5, Issue 10
Aeration and Seeding is so important that many articles
are a repeat from September's issue. However, we feel strongly about not skipping
Fall Services that we are re-running some of the previous articles as they
still apply to October.
October is upon us and I hope you have aerated and seeded
your lawn. If you have not, you need to immediately make arrangements to
complete your fall services. Aeration and Seeding should be done 2-3 weeks
before leaves and temperatures fall. QCLL can provide these services just in
time for Halloween as long as you act fast!! For the ones that have already
completed their fall services, don't forget to fertilize the new grass 5-6
weeks after seed germination.
Contents:
·
Lawn Care for October
·
Landscaping for October
·
Mowing during the Seeding Process
·
Ask Joe the Landscaper
·
Why Should I Core Aerate My Lawn?
·
Why Should I Over-Seed My Lawn in the fall?
·
How often should I water my lawn after Seeding?
·
Fall Fertilizer
·
October 2015 Specials
LAWN CARE FOR
OCTOBER:
AERATION/SEEDING/LIME/FERTILIZER
- IF NOT ALREADY DONE!!
Applying Peat Moss with your
Aeration/Seeding/Lime/Fertilizer will do wonders
Apply another well balanced fertilizer 4-6 weeks after
seed germination
LANDSCAPING FOR
OCTOBER:
Pruning
Install or Re-design your landscape
Pine Needles/Mulch
MOWING DURING THE
SEEDING PROCESS:
Before seeding a lawn, you should mow shorter than normal
and remove excess clippings by bagging. Water thoroughly the day before
aeration and seeding. After seeding, mow on the highest setting and bag
excessive clippings. We will take care of QCLL mowing customers during this
process. On the week(s) we do not mow, we will trim, blow and check the
progress of the seed. We do not off credits for not mowing as the prep cut and
the subsequent cuts after seeding are much more labor intensified than a
regular cut.
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 for Joe, just
email him at
info@queencitylawn.com and
he will be glad to give you his expert advice.
QCLL Customer: I
am not getting the germination that I expected?
Joe the Landscaper: There could be many factors that
cause low germination rates. Applying too little seed, bad seed to soil
contact, too little watering, too much watering/rain, and cultural practices
are some of the reasons that seed could have a low germination rate. Sometimes
a seeding touch-up is needed to help low germination areas. If QCLL provided
you with aeration and seeding please contact the office and we will be glad to
perform touch-ups.
QCLL Customer:
Should I be doing anything to my shrubs right now?
Joe the Landscaper: Yes - Ornamental trees and shrubs can
benefit from a fall fertilization treatment in Late October or early November.
QCLL offers that service. -- SEE COUPON BELOW
WHY SHOULD I CORE
AERATE MY LAWN?
Core aeration is a vital service to have a healthy lawn.
Fescue lawns should be aerated in the fall and early spring, where Bermuda
lawns need aerated in the late spring. We have clay soil which is the worst
soil type to have. Core aeration loosens soil compaction and allow water, air,
and beneficial nutrients to get to the roots. Core aeration is instrumental in
root development in new seedlings as well as mature grass. Never skip the
opportunity to aerate your lawn.
WHY SHOULD I
OVER-SEED MY LAWN IN THE FALL?
Fescue lawns require over-seeding to repair damage
brought on by summer stresses. Unlike Bermuda, Fescue is not a self-repairing
grass and should be done in conjunction with fall core aeration. You want to
seed in the fall since the spring treatments have Pre- and Post- Emergent that
kill seed. Watering is necessary to ensure good germination rates.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD I
WATER MY LAWN AFTER SEEDING?
Each lawn will differ on how much water it takes to keep
the seed bed moist. You want to keep it moist without making puddles in the
lawn. THs is achieved by watering multiple times a day. Typically, we want
customers to water 2 times a day for 15-20 minutes for 14 days. This is a
starting point, but you may need to adjust up or down depending on your lawn's
need.
FALL FERTILIZER:
Applying a well-balance fall fertilizer is VERY IMPORTANT
when you aerate and seed. Too many people forget this step. Using a good fall
fertilizer will enhance seed germination and provide the proper root
development the young grass needs. It is important that the lawn receives a big
boost of phosphorus and nitrogen to help the seedlings along.
*****The lawn will need another fertilizer treatment 4-6
weeks after the Aeration and Seeding*****
OCTOBER 2015
SPECIALS:
$20 off pruning
Lime - $35.00 (up to 8000 sqft)
$49 Tree/Shrub fertilization (up to 2000 sqft)
10% off peat moss and seed application
Last chance to get your aeration and seeding in! We have
slots open for this Friday. Call us immediately in order to get one of these
final openings. Also leaf season has already started. We offer free estimates
so call us today. Mention this ad and receive 10% off your fall leaf removal!
