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Horsetails Have Invaded My Lawn. What Will Get Rid of Them Without Hurting My Lawn? 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.Basically, we provide any service that will keep the exterior of your home beautiful.
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.
What is lawn thatch? Its a layer of stems and the crowns of dead grass just above the soil. While clippings decompose quickly, thatch decomposes slowly. When it builds up, it creates a problem. Either use a de-thatching machine or a core-aerating machine to fix the problem.This fungal disease occurs in cool, moist regions and is particularly common in western Washington. The disease develops rapidly during periods of high moisture and cool temperatures; fall through spring. Fescue and perennial rye grasses are most commonly affected, as can other grass types. Symptoms will be water-soaked, darkened irregular patches from 2 - 24 inches in diameter. They gradually become bleached or tan-colored.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.
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 often do I water my plants and lawn if I do not have irrigation? Water your garden in the evening after 5PM as this will minimize water loss via evaporation while maximizing the available water to your plant material.Water your garden in the evening after 5PM as this will minimize water loss via evaporation while maximizing the available water to your plant material.