Weeds, drought, crabgrass

Thumbies,

The lawns are beginning to bounce back...be patient. However, the drought has caused many problems. First, as we all know, weeds seem to grow faster than grass. Why...who knows? But, all I ask is to have patience! We service your lawn every 5 to 7 weeks. Alot can happen to a lawn within a month's period. As I always say, call me if you begin to see weeds. We cannot be walking across your lawn everyday like you do so let us know ASAP.

Second, no water causes no growth. It's just that simple. With no growth, the sun can get into the soil and germinate weeds. What is the best way to have a weed-free lawn...it is to have a thick, lush lawn so the weeds are chocked-out. Try going a couple of days (even a couple of weeks) without water and sit out in 90 degree weather. What would happen to you? Not all of us can install an irrigation system but we can at least water our lawns...in the morning.

Lastly, you may see crabgrass sprouting up here and there. Why is this happening? When the ground is dry (like your skin) it cracks. When the ground cracks, crabgrass germination begins. Even though we serviced your lawn with 2 crabgrass preventatives, that was back in the spring! Also, the heat is a MAJOR cause of the crabgrass growing...have you noticed that the crabgrass is growing near sidewalks, driveways, etc.? These hard surfaces give off much, MUCH heat. Feel the brick on your house...ouch that's hot!

If the crabgrass is real bad, we can come and spray it. But remember, the crabgrass will die-off with the 1st or 2nd frost in the fall. I realize that 'frost' is hard to imagine now but it will happen.


TIP OF THE DAY: Patience is a virtue...even with lawn care!