Archive for May 2013
Broadleaved Weed Suppression
Wright Landscape Services can give you piece of mind that your property is being well cared for. In 2010, we introduced Fiesta, an eco-friendly, iron-based product for broadleaved weed suppression. Research out of the Guelph University has shown that two applications, within a one month interval, results in significantly less weeds in the lawn. Our…
Read MoreOverseed Lawns that are weak or damaged
We recommend more than one kind of grass seed. Kentucky bluegrass is slower to establish. Fine fescue can be compatibly mixed with Kentucky bluegrass, are reasonably shade-tolerant and don’t fare badly with fertility. Can take infrequent irrigation, but still require precipitation. It can’t live without water. Fine fescues tend to form dense bunches. Tall fescue…
Read MoreWhat to do if your lawn did not recover from last years drought.
What can you do with those areas of dead turf? Spring is a good time to seed those damaged areas. Be sure to wait to apply grass seed until nighttime temperatures stay above 10 degrees celsius. Rake the dead areas. Select grasses to match your current turf or use this as an opportunity to choose…
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