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Can a lawn be seeded and fertilized at the same time?
Yes, but only if the level of fertilizer application is very low. If a normal application of fertilizer is applied it will tend to damage the germinating grass seeds. It's usually best to fertilize, water well and then seed at a later date.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.In early spring, apply a fertilizer with a pre-emergent herbicide.

Besides lawn maintenance, what other services do you provide?
Basically, we provide any service that will keep the exterior of your home beautiful. For a partial list of services, click "Services" above.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.In early spring, apply a fertilizer with a pre-emergent herbicide.

Q: Why do I still get crabgrass in my lawn after applying a preemergent in the Spring?
Like any application made to the lawn, It is subject to weather conditions such as rain. Moisture can effect how long the preemergent is effective.

How do we know if the lawn needs to be power raked?
If the thatch layer is more than 1/2" deep power raking is beneficial for the lawn. Most individuals power rake for cosmetic reasons rather than because the lawn needs it.Regular fertilization helps to maintain good lawns. In western Washington, apply N-P-K fertilizers in a 3-1-2 ratio (3 Nitrogen - 1 phosphorous - 2 potassium.) Examples of fertilizers in this ratio would be 21-7-14 or 15-5-10. Sulfur enhances color and helps control some lawn disease problems.Like any application made to the lawn, It is subject to weather conditions such as rain.

Is there any way to get rid of the undesirable grasses in the lawn?
That is a very difficult situation. There are no herbicides which will control the undesirable grasses such as quackgrass without killing the lawn grass. If these grasses have taken over complete areas of your lawn, they can be killed by spraying with Roundup.Guess I can't give an absolute answer to that question. I'm sure that without water the grass would eventually die, but so would all the other plants. It is normal for our lawns to go dormant during hot dry periods of weather.Our trained applicator will notify you if your lawn shows signs of disease.

How much do you charge for lawn care services?
Fees vary and are based on the size and complexity of the lawn. The best way to find out what we charge is to request a free estimate!Usually we recommend one application of fertilizer in the spring around Memorial Day and another in the fall about Labor Day. If your lawn is in poor condition you may want to make two applications in the fall.In early spring, apply a fertilizer with a pre-emergent herbicide. About six to eight weeks later in late spring apply a fertilizer with a post-emergent herbicide.