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Why is my lawn so green?
A nice green lawn is what makes us happy. We fertilize consistently, (included in the price of all our services), which keeps the lawns green through every season. In fact, we fertilize extra in the winter to keep your lawn from going dormant.

What about lawn disease?
Our trained applicator will notify you if your lawn shows signs of disease. He'll also advise you on the best treatment. Because lawn diseases are unpredictable and treatments are so variable, there is no guarantee of results. Application of lawnThere are many companies that provide lawn care services. We are confident that you will be pleased with the high level of service and quality that Ferta-Lawn provides. Our knowledgeable employees have years of experience in lawn care and most are pursuing or have completed college degrees in ornamental horticulture. We pride ourselves on providing information on the services we perform without being over-bearing through telemarketing.

What is aerating and does my lawn need it?
We recommend aeration every two years. Aerating will help a thin lawn by opening up the soil so root development is easier. It also helps a thick lawn open up and breathe. In either case, it allows our products to get to the root system and work better. We prefer to aerate at the same time as your third application. Ideally it is done during the rainy season so watering to "prep" the lawn isn't necessary.Horsetail control is difficult. The best management for it in lawn is constant mowing that keeps the plants down. This does leave the problem of the altered texture in the lawn where the horsetails come up, but short mowing will reduce that. In theory, if the plants are constantly mowed, they weaken. They are, however, long-lived and persistent no matter what measures are taken. There are no chemicals registered to control these weeds in a lawn.This fungal disease occurs in cool, moist regions and is particularly common in western Washington.

Why is my lawn so green?
A nice green lawn is what makes us happy. We fertilize consistently, (included in the price of all our services), which keeps the lawns green through every season. In fact, we fertilize extra in the winter to keep your lawn from going dormant. Usually, we have the best looking lawns on the block and most of the neighbors say, "Hey, why is your lawn so green?" We don't mind if you take the credit.Our trained applicator will notify you if your lawn shows signs of disease. He'll also advise you on the best treatment. Because lawn diseases are unpredictable and treatments are so variable, there is no guarantee of results. Application of lawnWe want a fertilizer that is made for lawn usage.

How can I prepare my lawn for drought conditions?
First we must realize that a dry, dingy colored lawn as a result of drought conditions does not mean that the lawn is dying. Cool season lawn grasses simply go dormant during very stressful hot conditions. If a soil test has not been done in several years, this is a good place to start. By following the soil lab's recommendations in the spring you will know how much lime to add for optimal growing conditions.

What is aerating and does my lawn need it?
We recommend aeration every two years. Aerating will help a thin lawn by opening up the soil so root development is easier. It also helps a thick lawn open up and breathe. In either case, it allows our products to get to the root system and work better. We prefer to aerate at the same time as your third application. Ideally it is done during the rainy season so watering to "prep" the lawn isn't necessary.A nice green lawn is what makes us happy. We fertilize consistently, (included in the price of all our services), which keeps the lawns green through every season.