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EARLY SPRING
NEWSLETTER |
Stop Annual Grasses Before They Start
Annual grasses like crabgrass are extremely aggressive.
Without treatment, they’ll thin and choke out your good grass as
they compete for growing space in your lawn. In just a few years, you
could be left with little or no healthy turf.
A short life span enables annual grasses to mature quickly,
appearing in your lawn without any warning. Though post-emergent herbicides
are available to treat annual grasses after they sprout, prevention is
recommended in order to keep your lawn thick and healthy.
Early spring is the ideal time to take preventative measures.
By applying pre-emergent herbicides, we can help to eliminate the chances
of annual grasses establishing a foothold in your lawn this growing season.
How pre-emergents work
Pre-emergent herbicides literally form a barrier in the
top inch of your soil which blocks annual grass seeds from sprouting.
As the seeds germinate, they are immediately killed off by the herbicide.
Young seedlings that have sprouted before the pre-emergent was applied
are eliminated as well.
Once is not enough
There will always be annual grass seeds in your lawn. In
fact, crabgrass seeds can remain in your soil for up to 30 years before
sprouting. Annual grass seeds can also be blown into your yard from miles
away in windy conditions. For these reasons, yearly applications of pre-emergent
herbicides are necessary for maximum prevention and control.
Planning on seeding this season?
Pre-emergent herbicides prevent all types of seed from germinating,
so it’s a good idea to wait six to eight weeds after an application
before planting any new grass seed.
Spring-Blooming Trees for a Livelier Landscape
Spring-flowering trees will not only add color and life
to your landscape, but they’ll increase your property value as well.
Plus, they’ll provide shade, screening and noise control as they
grow.
Some of the more popular spring-blooming trees include:
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Cherry
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Crabapple
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Crape myrtle
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Dogwood
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Fringetree
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Hawthorn
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Magnolia
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Plum
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Redbud
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Serviceberry
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Tulip
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Lilac
By planting now, you can look forward to a beautiful spring-flowering
display for years to come. Give us a call for more information on the
spring-blooming tree varieties that will grow best in your area.
PLANT POWER
Did you know that approximately 25% of all medications prescribed
in the United States are derived from plants? For example, the rosy periwinkle
which grows in Madagascar, has been used to stop childhood leukemia and
Hodgkin’s disease. Now that’s strong medicine!
Building a New Deck?
Consider going synthetic
Environmental concerns are on the rise, and many people
are turning to synthetic wood as an environmentally friendly alternative
to natural wood construction materials. In fact, homeowners across the
country are now using synthetic rather than natural wood to build their
decks.
Synthetic wood is generally made from recycled plastic,
vinyl, or a mixture of recycled plastic and sawdust. A variety of colors
is usually available if you’re interested in creating a look that
is less natural.
A deck constructed from synthetic wood will last longer
than a natural wooden deck, and cleaning and sealing won’t be necessary.
If this is the year you’ll be adding a new deck to your property,
synthetic wood may be just right for your needs.
This year, make your lawn and landscape the best it can
be.
Call Green-A-Lawn!
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