Why Should I use Lime?

Clay soil is very acidic. Fescue lawns do not thrive in acidic conditions.  Lime raises the pH of the soil making it less acidic.  Lime should be done a minimum of 2 times a year.  You cannot over-lime in this area.  Despite what you have heard, Lime does not burn the grass.  Lime is very beneficial and should be done when you aerate and seed.

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Lawn Tip:

The grass is starting to slow down with its growth. From now until the end of Summer a good rule of thumb to follow for mowing is cut fescue at 4” high and cut Bermuda at 2” high. Bermuda can with stand the heat but fescue is sensitive this time of year and cutting short will kill your grass.  Also watering your lawn 2 to 3 times a week for 20 mins each time will help to keep your lawn healthy and give a better chance of survival during the summer months.

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Time to Aerate

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 allows 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.

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Queen City Monthly Newsletter - August 2016

LAWN CARE FOR AUGUST

August is a great month for:

•           Iron Based Fertilizer Treatment

•           Proper Watering and Mowing Practices

•           Mosquito Treatment

•           Last minute weed control

•           SIGN UP FOR SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER AERATION/SEEDING/LIME/FERTILIZER (ONLINE SIGN UP AVAILABLE!)

LANDSCAPING FOR AUGUST

August is a great month for:

•           Bed Weed Control

•           Tree/Shrub Insect & Disease Treatments

•           Tip Pruning

SCHEDULING FALL SERVICES

Longtime QCLL customers know that we start scheduling aeration and seeding on August 1st.  The most popular time to aerate and seed your lawn is September 6 through October 15.  These weeks ALWAYS get booked up fast!  To ensure a spot in one of these primetime weeks please call the office immediately to schedule.  It is first come first serve!!!  Aeration and seeding outside of this window starts to hinder results. You may also sign up online at www.queencitylawn.com.

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 follow all the recommended mowing instructions, watering instructions, and lawn treatments but my lawn still doesn’t look as good as I would like.

Joe the Landscaper: Fescue lawns are classified as “cool season turf”.  This means that this grass type will start to deteriorate in hotter temperatures.  We can stop drought stress and brown patch, but no one can stop HEAT STRESS!!  Now I am not advocating doing nothing, because if you think your lawn is bad now, imagine it with no water, improper mowing, and Brown Patch.  July and August WILL ALWAYS hurt fescue lawns in some way.  The good news is that we can reverse and repair damage as cooler temperatures prevail.  ALL FESCUE LAWNS SHOULD BE AERATED IN THE FALL!!!!!  Most lawns will need over-seeding, lime and starter fertilizer. 

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 allows 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. Sign up online at www.queencitylawn.com

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!

WHY SHOULD I LIME MY LAWN?

Clay soil is very acidic.  Fescue lawns do not thrive in acidic conditions.  Lime raises the pH of the soil making it less acidic.  Lime should be done a minimum of 2 times a year.  You cannot over-lime in this area.  Despite what you have heard, Lime does not burn the grass.  Lime is very beneficial and should be done when you aerate and seed. Sign up online at www.queencitylawn.com

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.

Lawn Care

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Monthly Newsletter July 2016

LAWN CARE FOR JULY

July is a great month for:

•           Summer Fertilizer

•           Spot Weed Control

•           Mosquito Treatment

•           Fungicides

LANDSCAPING FOR JULY

July is a great month for:

•           Bed Weed Control

•           Tree/Shrub Insect & Disease Treatments

•           Installing Pine Needles or Mulch

•           Pruning

PREVENTATIVE FUNGICIDES- CALL NOW!

Fescue lawns are susceptible to a fungus in the spring and summer called Brown Patch.  When we have moisture and humidity in the overnight hours the fungus can spread quickly and damage or kill fescue turf.  An effective way to stop the fungus is to apply a fungicide before it occurs.  Preventative fungicides last 30 days.  Applications should take place May-Aug to protect your lawn.  

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 have Japanese Beetles infesting my shrubs?

This time of year, we normally see a lot of insects buzzing around. Japanese Beetles can cause damage to the foliage located in your landscape. We do offer a treatment to help control these insects. It has a residue value of up to 30 days, but needs to be reapplied to deliver the best results in controlling these insects.

QCLL Customer: What is the best height to mow my lawn during the summer?

We know it is going to be hot out there this summer and fescue lawns can become stressed out. We mow our lawns on a higher setting of at least 3 1/2 - 4 inches to accommodate your lawns needs. Don’t forget to apply the proper watering schedule.

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.

MOSQUITO CONTROL PROGRAM   

Only thing more annoying than summer humidity is mosquitoes.  QCLL offers a 4-month program that helps control mosquitoes on your property.  We apply a mosquito repellent fog that controls mosquitoes up to 28 days.  Affordable applications run monthly from May through August.  For more information, please call our office at 704-947-3307

PRESSURE WASHING 

Now is an excellent time to have your house and concrete areas power washed. We use high pressure and chemicals to remove oil stains and other difficult stains as well. Our techs use hot water in the power washing process that will provide you with a cleaner surface. Call the office for a free estimate!

We Do More Than Just Lawns

Pressure Washing!

At Queen City Lawn & Landscaping, we offer pressure washing and deck cleaning services in Charlotte and throughout Mecklenburg County, Mooresville, Waxhaw, Concord, Fort Mills, SC and the surrounding communities. Since 1999, we have offered superior service and competitive pricing for pressure washing sidewalks, houses, garages, and decks, as well as landscaping and lawn maintenance.

Whether you need deck cleaning or pressure washing, we offer quality service for all your exterior cleaning needs. We can pressure wash your house, patio, garage, sidewalks, walkways, and other exterior areas. We utilize state of the art equipment and time tested cleaning methods to ensure your satisfaction with our pressure washing and deck cleaning services.

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