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Mow Your Lawn Frequently
Leave the grass clippings to decompose on the lawn. Annually, this will provide nutrients equivalent to one or two fertilizer applications. Set mower at 2 inches to reduce water use during hot weather.
Water at the Right Time of Day
- Early moring or night is the best time for watering to reduce evaporation. To help control where your water goes, water when it's not windy.
Use the Right Fertilizer
- Test your soil to find out what nutrients ar needed. Contact your local Natural Resources Conservation Service or Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extention Service office to get information on obtaining a soil test. Local fertilizer dealers can also be helpful. A soil test will help you understand what your plants require. Follow label directions. Choose a fertilizer that has at least one-fourth of the nitrogen in a slow-release form, such as sulpher-coated urea.
- Apply Fertilizer Properly
- It is best to apply fertilizer when the soil is moist and then water lightly. This will help the fertilizer move into the root zone where it is available to the plants, rather than stay on top of the soil where it can be blown or washed away.
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Who doesn't love a manicured lawn?
Doesn't pulling into your yard and seeing it looking perfect brighten your day just a little bit? Not only do we provide your standard lawn service including full mowing, edging, trimming and debris removal. We go above and beyond. We can plan regular maintenance with you to enshure a well-kempt and lush landscape. Fertilization, landscaping, and renovations are simply a few of the services we offer.
Alternatives to Pesticides and Chemicals
 When used incorrectly, pesticides can pollute water. They also kill beneficial as well as harmful insects. Natural alternatives prevent both of these events from occurring and save you money. Consider using natural alternatives for chemical pesticides: Non-detergent insecticidal soaps, garlic, hot pepper sprays, 1 teaspoon of liquid soap in a gallon of water, used dishwater, or forceful stream of water to dislodge insects.
Also consider using plants that naturally repel insects. These plants have their own chemical defense systems, and when planted among flowers and vegetables, they help keep unwanted insects away. The table below contains a partial list of nature's alternatives.
| Pest |
Plant Repellent |
| Ant |
Mint, Tansy, Pennyroyal |
| Aphids |
Mint, Garlic, Chives, Coriander, Anise |
| Bean Leaf Beatle |
Potato, Onion, Turnip |
| Codling Moth |
Common Oleander |
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