Lawn Care Practices
Weekly lawn care
Mowing grass on a weekly basis during growing season. Let’s talk lawn, as general rule of thumb no more than 1/3 of the total grass blade length should be cut in one trim. In addition, cool season grasses should ideally be cut to approximately 4” to stay healthy. If cut too short there will be too much exposure to the root system and damage to the sheath likely stressing the plant or killing it. Another way to stress grass is not using sharp professionally designed lawn mower blades. Dull blades cause jagged tear of the grass blade, which is damaging to the plants overall health. Stressed turf is has drastically increased susceptibility to pests, disease and weeds. Other benefits also include:
Organic fertilization. when grass clippings are left on the lawn, they decompose and reenter the soil, enriching it, and thus, improving the overall health and fullness of the grass.
Distribution of resources. Grass that is uniform in length will grow more uniform in color and consistency because when all blades are the same length, the distribution of water and sunlight is even across the lawn.
Darwinism. The healthiest grass blades thrive and multiply when cut, increasing the overall health and improving the appearance of the yard.
Seasonal Cleanup
Obviously seasonal cleanups are aesthetically beneficial, but they are important for other reasons as well. All routine lawn maintenance customers receive mandatory spring and fall cleanup. This is because clearing a lawn of debris is critical for the overall health of the turf and plants.
Failure to remove said debris can result in grass and/or plants being deprived of sunlight and oxygen. Most lawns in Morris County are made up of one or more cool-season grasses. "Cool-season" lawn grasses are so called because they are most active during those periods of the year when the weather is moderately cool. Fall is one of those times. Blessed with enough sunlight, nutrients, and water, and enjoying temperatures that are neither too cold nor too hot, cool-season grasses such as Kentucky bluegrass revitalize themselves in fall. This is when they must "make hay," strengthening their root systems. But a thick layer of fallen leaves can get in the way of the growth of these grasses. Why? Because, for one thing, the leaves can deprive the grass of one of the key elements just mentioned: sunlight. If not raked up in time, a thick or matted layer of fallen leaves casts too much shade over the grass below. In addition, moisture trapped by untouched piles of leaves will promote the growth of fungus, mold and diseases. Watch our team transform your property, removing unsightly messes in a timely and tidy manner.