Do you really need lawn fertilization and weed control services in Redmond Oregon? Yes, you do. We have several articles explaining the ph balance in Central Oregon’s soil, the high desert climate and pests which can destroy lawns. This article dives deeper into the field and unfortunately, can change your lawn care pricing if you do not have an understanding of having your ownlawn care program. Core aeration, fertilization, weed treatment, lawn clean up services, leaf removal are some of the examples needed to exude a healthy lawn. Let’s look at these in depth.
Core Aeration
Oxygen, water and nutrients are needed. To reach the roots, a mechanism was invented. An Englishman named Edwin Beard Budding invented the lawn mower back in 1830 and since then, hundreds of metamorphosing occurred between machines for lawn care. It wasn’t until the late 20th century when hand held perforator patents came into fruition. These led to attachments to mowers until finally their own machines. Core aerationpunches holes in the lawn to allow access to the roots which is a staple for all lawns currently.
Fertilization
Because of the extremes of Central Oregon’s coldness to heat, lawns have a difficult time turning green quickly from winterization. Quick fertilization allows the process to speed up quicker. Nitrogen, potassium and phosphorous mixed to the right conditions can help lawns relieve from the stress of the season changes. Unfortunately, organic fertilization takes way to long for the microbial activity to break down in order to spread its nutrients therefore Central Oregon isn’t a good climate for going natural.
Weed Treatment
Bindweed, lambsquarters, pigweed, buckhorn plantain, crabgrass, quackgrass, chickweed and dandelions are the most common weeds. We notice dandelions and crabgrass the most here in Redmond. Organically, you can kill most of these with vinegar and and dish soap. You also can spread a pinch of salt on the core of a weed to kill it as well. Too much salt can kill the grass so you have to know what you are doing. Round up and Weed B Gone are the store brands that most people use but unfortunately have glyphosate which has been getting a lot of bad press lately.
Lawn Maintenance
Lawn cleanup and leaf removal services are the most overlooked part of maintaining a healthy lawn. Lawns need some mulch so removing all of the leaves isn’t the best idea. Leaving some allows the natural biodegrading to take place so we can use less fertilization. A healthy combination of lawn cleanup by leaving clips of grass, some leaves and even the aeration cores is important to keeping the natural nutrient balance.
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