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Mowing: Fescue vs. Bluegrass

1. Pinch back mums & annuals 2. Fescue: Mow at 3.5 to 4 inches. Fine blade fescue: 3 to 3.5 inches in height. Bluegrass: 3 to 3.5 inches. 3. Continue turf watering schedule, increase controller to 100 % & add second day to drip irrigation. Inspect Irrigation system and call if any damage is found.... Read More »

Inspect for Grubs, Check your Drip Irrigation!

1. Avoid applying nitrogen to lawn try potash instead, a 0-0-62 is recommended. 2. Inspect for grub damage. 3. Increase drip irrigation to three times per week if rainfall is low. 4. Continue to water 100% three times a week applying 1 to 1.5 inches for fescues and 1.5 to 2 inches for bluegrass. 5.... Read More »

Time to Fertilize!!

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 »

Best Germination time is NOW!

Over seed any bare spots on existing lawns & start seed for new lawns Sept 15th to October 15th (best germination time).

Getting ready for Annuals, Fungicides & Grubs!!

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 »