Trusted Lawn Care Services in Marlborough, MA

We have a scheduling department that will call you before each service to let you know approximately what day we are coming (weather permitting). Heavy rain, wind speeds over 10 mph or temperatures at 85 plus degrees can delay our services. These delays are mandated by the labels of the products that we use, which is law and must be followed to ensure effective and safe application.

Beetle larvae, also known as grubs, feed on roots. One major sign of grub activity is that the grass will be easy to pull up, like a carpet off the hard wood floor, due to the diminishing of the root system of your lawn. The damage is typically found in sunny areas, as grubs will not typically be present in the shade. Also, foraging animals that feed on grubs (such as skunks and crows) will dig up the lawn, providing you with solid evidence of grub activity. However, the only way to be sure is to actually check beneath the thatch layer for small white larva. 2-4 larvae per square foot are expected and will not damage the lawn. Any more then 5-6 larvae per square feet should be treated immediately.

Mowing height differs depending on type of grass species, and the time of the year. Most cool season grasses in this climate require a cutting height of 3 inches. More importantly however, one should never mow the grass when wet, or take more then 1/3 of the leaf blade off in one mowing. Please sharpen your blades once or twice a season to maximize mowing effectiveness and preserve the health of the turf.

There are several benefits associates with fall seeding: Seed germination in the spring, due to cold soils, can take longer to mature vs. the fall when the soil temperatures are still elevated from the summer.(8 weeks vs. 4 weeks) A longer maturity time also means higher watering bills and as well as more time spent watering. Since rooting is limited in spring vs. fall, entering summer stress is risky and can reduce results significantly. We cannot use our usual crabgrass pre-emergent on newly seeded areas, requiring us to up charge for a more expensive pre-emergent that can be seeded into. Additionally, it may not produce the same level of control as the usual product, leaving your lawn with more crabgrass and other weeds for the season. We cannot spay post emergent herbicides until your 3rd application since the new grass plants will not be mature enough.

If seeding during the spring, try fall seeding instead. Ensure that the new grass plants are being properly watered (three times per day) Consider trusting us with your seeding efforts, as we have access to starter fertilizer that will help the grass to mature, and we have substantial expertise when it comes to seeding.