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How Core Aeration Helps Your Lawn Stay Healthy

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Core Aeration and Your Lawn

Core aeration for your lawn is a necessary procedure that should be done every season. What the process does is it relieves soil compaction by pulling up plugs of soil from your lawn and a lot of other benefits.

Strangely, not a lot of people know why they should get their lawn aerated. We hope this post will shed some light on why it is one of the best things you can do for lawn care maintenance.

Here is a simple bullet list of the benefits.

  • Breaks up soil compaction
  • Eliminates or lessens fertilizer and other application run off
  • Helps grass roots grow in
  • Microbiological activity increases and helps thatch decomposition
  • Helps air, water, and nutrients reach the roots of your grass

How Core Aeration Works

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Core aeration leads to a healthy lawn.

Whether it’s an adult or a child walking on the lawn, and even a small pet, soil compaction caused by foot traffic is inevitable. Soil compaction, as you can imagine, makes it difficult for the roots of the grass to grow. Even the cold temperatures of winter add to this problem. When you use a core aerator, you pull up soil plugs which allows your lawn to breath by creating spaces of air.

So after the machine has gone around and pulled up soil plugs, you will see them lying all over your lawn. Over time these plugs break down and the whole process helps microorganisms flourish and assist in the whole process. They go after the thatch and although obvious, less thatch leads to a healthier lawn.

The holes left from core aeration are a good thing for several reasons.

As mentioned above, the roots can now spread out. A strong and deep root system helps the health of your grass. Keep in mind that roots grow where they have space not in the soil itself. So if the soil on your property is tight and compacted the roots won’t grow and spread out. This leaves the lawn susceptible to the elements, disease, etc.

The holes also create space for water to find it’s way to the grass roots. After a successful aeration of your lawn, the square footage that can now absorb water and nutrients is up to five times what it was before!

Lastly, the holes left behind allow oxygen to reach the roots. This leads to the roots of the lawn growing and spreading out again.

Your Lawn Needs Core Aeration

Whether you go to Home Depot and rent a core aerator ($50+) or you hire us to do it, the benefits of getting this done gives so much advantage to your lawn and dramatically increases the likelihood that it will reach a level of health that helps it thrive this season.

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Lawn and garden tips

5 Steps To a Good-Looking Lawn and Garden

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Lawn and garden tips

Having a great looking lawn and garden doesn’t have to cost a fortune.

Having a great looking lawn and garden doesn’t have to cost a fortune.

If your lawn has a solid and healthy topsoil base then most of the hard work of getting a nice lawn is pretty much looked after already.

For the majority, this is simply not the case.

Here are some quick tips to getting your lawn and garden looking it’s best.

1.) The best time to water your lawn is during the cool of the morning. The second best time is in the cool of the evening. Watering during the day can oftentimes burn the lawn. Trust us when we say, early morning is best.

2.) Plant hyacinths in and around doors and walkways throughout your property. They smell fantastic and help create the spring ambiance we all love.

3.) Hedges are better than fences when you are trying to create a boundary. It’s a sharp looking backdrop for flowers and plants.

4.) Create gardens around items and objects you wouldn’t think of. Mailboxes, in-ground electrical boxes, and lamp posts are great places to make a garden around. Surround them with flowers and even rocks to bring the area to life.

5.) Quick weed control can be created by mowing your lawn often. Simply mowing up dandelions regularly helps prevent them from spreading and buys you time to get out there and pull them up from the lawn.

6.) We know we said we had 5 tips but there is also a 6th tip and that is to hire us to help you look after your property. Sorry couldn’t resist. 🙂

Your lawn and garden should look it’s best. There is a lot you can do to make it look better right now. You don’t need to spend a fortune.

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Vancouver Lawn Care – Tips To Getting a Green Lawn

 

If you want to get a fresh and green lawn this year then we want to let you know that it is entirely possible. There are really only a handful of steps you need to take to make this happen. Make a note of the following professional Vancouver lawn care tips and write them down. If you do, we are sure you will meet with some gardening success this season. 🙂

    1. Whats The Height?
      It’s optimal to only cut one-third of the grass blade off. In doing so, you help your lawn develop deep roots and you enable it to spread out more easily. Is it worth it? The end result will be a green, thick and healthy turf. Keep in mind that in order to follow this tip, it is necessary to mow more often during the fast growing periods of spring and fall here in Vancouver, British Columbia. Remember that maintain a healthy lawn is your best protection against disease and weeds.
    2. Switch Up Your Lawn Cutting Patterns
      Change the pattern that you cut your grass every time you mow. Mow in one direction one week and another the next week and so on and so forth. By alternating your mowing patterns every time you mow will keep the turf and soil from compacting and prevent creating ruts in your lawn from where the mower wheels have dug down into your lawn.

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  1. Don’t Bag The Grass Clippings
    Have you heard of mulching? This is when you mow your grass but don’t bag the clippings. You leave a light layer of grass clippings behind.  You can even purchase a mulching blade which will help to cut up the grass clippings even finer. Mulching does not promote thatch, for those of you who may be wondering. 🙂 Mulching also works in the fall. You can mulch up fallen leaves.
  2. Get The Weeds While They Are Young!
    The optimal time to get after weeds is when they are young. This means using pre-emergence herbicide and similar products. Consult with a local nursery about the application processes. A perfect example is taking care of dandelions in the fall while they store energy for next year. If you get them now your problems with them will be minimal if anything at all the following season.
  3. Look For The Best
    Be sure to get yourself a reputable and reliable lawn mower. If you properly look after it, it should last for years and be well worth the investment. Start your search by looking for brands such as Honda, John Deere, and Husqvarna. Certain Briggs & Stratton lawn mowers are also acceptable.
  4. Keep It Tuned Up
    Keep your lawn equipment in prime condition by tuning everything up each season. By doing so you won’t end up being the neighbour every one is looking at who can’t start their mower. Affordable tune-up kits are available at local stores in Surrey and other surrounding Greater Vancouver cities. You will want oil, a spark plug, an air filter, and some fuel stabilizer for when you put your power equipment away for the winter. Keep the blades sharp too.
  5. In The Morning, Please
    Not everything we hear about watering our lawn and hedges are true. Make sure to water between 4 a.m. and 9 a.m. in the morning. This makes sure the sun won’t steal the moisture from your lawn. It also gives your lawn the best chance to dry in the morning. Water at night you ask? Watering at night can often lead to disease so resist doing this. Only one to two inches of water each week is needed by your lawn to stay healthy.
  6. You Get What You Pay For
    Remember this Vancouver lawn and garden golden rule – you get what you pay for. When it comes to grass seed, you can bet your hard earned money that this is true here too. The cheaper the seed, the greater chance that there are weed seeds in the bag. This will inevitably lead to you spreading weed seeds throughout your lawn. Here is a suggestion. Look for a label on the grass seed bag that shows the seed-to-weed ratio (the percentage of the bag that is grass seed vs. weed seed). The number you want to see is less than 0.1 percent of weed seeds. If there is no label on the bag with this information, do not purchase it.
  7. In Moderation
    Trust the fertilizer company’s suggestions. They know what they are doing when they tell you how much product to apply and how often to apply it. Whatever you do, putting down more fertilizer will not help your grass. It will most likely do damage. Always follow the instructions. Stick with this – one pound of water-soluble nitrogen per 1,000 square feet is the maximum amount established lawns should have applied to them at one time. 🙂
  8. Stay Green
    Al Gore has a point. The truth is that less than 2% of the total emissions output per year is made up of lawn mower emissions. It may be small, but homeowners can take several steps to further reduce harmful emissions. You can do this by air filter and oil after about 24 hours of operation. Make sure you do not tip the mower during any form of maintenance when the fuel tank is full.

We hope you found these Vancouver lawn care tips useful. Please take a second to click the Facebook LIKE button below and leave a comment. You can also request a free lawn and garden quote from us today.

 

Langley Lawn Care

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Langley Lawn Care – Seven Tips For a Vibrant Lawn

 

Having a lawn that is healthy and thriving is entirely possible every single season. Jot down the following professional Langley lawn care tips. Easily follow our 7-step plan to get your grass alive and well and lush all season.

    1. Keep An Eye On The Cut Height
      Only one-third of the grass blade should be cut every time you mow. If you hold fast to following this rule of thumb your lawn will quickly grow deep roots and spread out. This will result in thick and healthy turf which is what you want. In order to follow this advice, you will need to mow more often during the fast growing periods of spring and fall here in British Columbia. Keep in mind that keeping your lawn healthy is the best protection against disease and weeds.
    2. Change Your Direction
      Changing the cut pattern you make with your lawn mower is important every time you mow. Mow in one direction one week and another the next week and so on. By changing your cutting patterns every time you mow, it will keep your turf and soil from compacting and prevent creating ruts in your lawn from where the mower wheels have dug down into your lawn. Since we live in rainy British Columbia it’s essential to do this as making ruts is easier to do when the ground is moist.

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  1. Leave The Grass Behind
    Mulching your lawn is when you mow your grass but don’t bag the clippings. You leave a light layer of grass clippings behind rather than picking them.  You can pick up a mulching blade which will help to cut up the grass clippings even finer. For those of you who may be wondering, mulching does not promote thatch.  You can also mulch up leaves in the fall.
  2. Get Them Early
    The best time to go after those nasty weeds is when they are young. You can use pre-emergence herbicide and similar products to tackle this task. Contact a local nursery about the application process before you proceed. A perfect example is taking care of dandelions in the fall while they store energy for next year. If you get them now your problems with them will be minimal if anything at all the following lawn care season. 🙂
  3. Don’t Cut Corners
    It is important that you get yourself a reliable and solid lawn mower. If you properly look after it, it should last for years and be well worth the investment. The brands we recommend you look at are Honda, John Deere, and Husqvarna. Certain Briggs & Stratton lawn mowers are also acceptable.
  4. Stick To The Morning
    The best time to water your lawn is between 4 a.m. and 9 a.m. in the morning. No excuses. Grab a coffee and make it happen. Watering at this time makes sure the sun won’t steal the moisture from your lawn. It also gives your lawn the best chance to dry in the morning. Water at night you ask? Watering at night can often lead to disease so resist doing this. Only one to two inches of water each week is needed by your lawn to stay healthy.
  5. Don’t Over Do It
    The experts at the fertilizer company know what they are doing when they tell you how much product to apply and how often to apply it to your grass. Spreading more fertilizer than is required hurts your lawn and will most likely end up causing damage. Always follow the instructions. Stick with this – one pound of water-soluble nitrogen per 1,000 square feet is the maximum amount established lawns should have applied to them at one time. 🙂

We hope this information about Langley lawn care tips has been useful. Please click the Facebook LIKE button below and leave a comment for us. You can also request a complimentary lawn and garden quote right now.