Lawn Sprinklers and Landscape Lighting in Lincoln Nebraska
1. Apply lawn fertilizer. 2. Spot treat weeds missed by mid-summer weed control. 3. Fescue: Gradually reduce mowing height back to 2.5 to 3 inches. 4. Bluegrass: Gradually reduce mowing height back to 2 to 2.5 inches. 5. Continue water scheduling at same rate as prior month reduce water budget to 80%. 6. Call HUNT... Read More »
Over seed any bare spots on existing lawns & start seed for new lawns Sept 15th to October 15th (best germination time).
Rake lawn and landscape to remove leaves and debris from last fall Have lawn power raked on a bi-annual basis (Especially if you mulch mow) Start Planting new perennials, trees & shrubs Bluegrass and Fescues should be mowed at 3 inches Call HUNT IRRIGATION to set up a spring start-up or spring maintenance. If you... Read More »
Apply pre-emergent (19-3-7) on or around April 15th (Don't forget to pay your taxes!)
Apply pre-emergent to lawn Begin to plant annuals Start fungicide on roses Apply Merit or Dylox for grub control switching every other year Fescue: Mow at 3 to 3.5 inches. Mowing twice a week. Fine blade fescue should be mowed at 2.5 to 3 inches Bluegrass: 2.5 to 3 inches in height (never remove more... Read More »
Third to fourth week of May adjust controller from a twice a week watering schedule to a three time a week schedule and increase your water budget to 90% (never applying more than .22" per application). Activate your drip zone for one day a week.
1. Call HUNT IRRIGATION for your Sprinkler Winterization! 2. Plant fall bulbs for Spring blooms. 3. Apply lawn winterizer. 4. Decrease watering schedule for turf twice a week at 70% water budget. 5. Decrease drip schedule to once a week.
1. Cut back perennials after 1st frost, clean up flower beds. 2. Dig up frost tender bulbs (Cannas & Hyacinths). 3. Mulch rose beds. 4. Call professional for lawn aereation. 5. Till garden adding in compost for winter break down. 6. Continue to water twice a week for turf at 70% water budget and once... Read More »
OFFICE CLOSED HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM HUNT IRRIGATION!
1. If you have not Winterized your system yet, call HUNT IRRIGATION to schedule an appointment! 2. Winterize lawn & garden equipment. It is not necessary to drain fuel, just add a supplement. 3. Change oil in lawn & garden equipment so you are ready for next spring. 4. Have mower blades sharpened and tiller... Read More »