The Secret To A Perfect Columbia Lawn

As you consider how to nurture your lawn to green perfection, you need to think about quality lawn pest control. Pests damage grass roots, eat grass blades, and suck the sap out of your turfgrass. When they do, it will cause patches in your lawn that are yellow, dead, or altogether barren.

The Pros & Cons Of Fertilizing Your Lawn Regularly

If you're looking to have a beautiful lawn, you don't only have to get rid of the threats that damage your turfgrass, you also need to consider what your lawn needs in order to be strong and healthy. Proper fertilizer is top of the list. Unfortunately, it isn't simple to fertilize a lawn. Here are some factors to consider:

• You need to apply fertilization at the right time of year. The best time to fertilize your lawn is when the grass is growing quickly. Why? Because you want your turfgrass to get the nutrients, not the weeds. Spring is typically the best time to fertilize. You'll also need to fertilize a few times throughout the year. Some experts recommend five to six times a year.
• It is best to apply fertilizer a few days after your lawn has been watered. This can be after a rainstorm or after you've put the sprinklers to it.
• You need to apply the right amount of fertilizer. Over-fertilization can be just as bad as not applying enough fertilizer. You can find out how much fertilizer to apply to your lawn by looking at the product's N-P-K ratio. It helps to know what the pH balance of your lawn is. You can get this information by getting a pH test.
• Know what grass you have in your yard. This will help you with selecting the right fertilizer for your lawn.

Wouldn't it be nice if you could just go out and buy a bag of fertilizer and spread it on your lawn? Sadly, there is a lot more to it. You also need the equipment to do it. Keep in mind that the lawn service professionals on staff here at Go-Forth Home Services have the gear and specialized knowledge to make sure your turfgrass gets the right fertilizer.

They'll also make sure the unique weed coverage in your lawn is properly addressed, plant disease is treated, pests are eliminated, and other essential lawn care services are performed. Proper fertilization is only the beginning.

Four Reasons You Should Prioritize Lawn Aeration

Lawn aeration is often one of the last services homeowners think about. Pest control, fertilization, and weed control just make sense. Why do you need to create holes in your lawn? (That is basically what aeration is.) Here are a few ways those small holes can make your lawn healthy:

1. Aeration relieves soil compaction. If you have had a lot of foot traffic in your yard, the ground is likely to be compacted. Aeration can help to address this by removing cores and reducing soil density.
2. Aeration allows water and nutrients to get to the roots of your lawn, where they can be sucked up into your turfgrass.
3. Aeration helps to break thatch down. The thatch in your lawn can build up and prevent water and nutrients from getting to the roots of your turfgrass.
4. Aeration gives your lawn some protection from drought stress.

These are just some of the many reasons to have your lawn aerated. If you'd like to learn more about lawn aeration services in Columbia, reach out to us. We'd be happy to answer your questions.