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Spring Lawn Care
Before starting your lawn, you
should have your soil tested.
Bring us a dry soil sample for a complimentary pH test
or for a complete soil test purchase a Penn State Soil
test. If the pH is not in the proper range, plant functions
such as seed germination and nutrient uptake can be
hindered.
The pH scale ranges from 0 –
14. A value of 7.0 means you have a neutral soil. Value
less than 7.0 indicates acidity while values greater
than 7.0 indicate alkalinity. Most turf-grasses prefer
a soil pH ranging from 6.5 to 7.5. If the soil is too
acid, lime may be applied. Lime can be applied year
round. The best time is in the Fall, with freezing and
thawing of the soil; this helps to work the limestone
into the soil. If the soil is above 7.5, you need to
lower the pH by applying a product that contains sulfur.
Feeney’s
Grass Seed
To ensure success, specially
formulated grass seed for the Delaware Valley has been
developed by Feeney’s and has a proven track record
for beautiful results. Look for these great Feeney’s
grass seed products: Best Mix, Special Mix and Shady
Mix.
Crabgrass Control
Best control is with a pre-emergent product that prevents
the grassy weed seeds from germinating. Apply Team on
established lawns. Apply Tupersan on newly seeded lawns.
Apply when the Forsythia blossoms start to fall. (End
of March – beginning of April)
Fertilizing
Grass is a heavy feeder. Feeding the lawn 4 times a
year is best (early spring, spring, late summer and
fall). In spring a fertilizer that is high in nitrogen
will help to green up the lawn, like Fortify Lawn Fertilizer
(formula 29-3-4). If seeding, use Jonathan Green New
Seeding Lawn Fertilizer (formula 14-28-15).
Broadleaf
Weed Control (dandelion,
chickweed, clover and plantains to name a few)
Best control is achieved when these weeds are actively
growing. Apply to moist lawns early on a bright sunny
day with temperatures 70 – 80 degrees.
• DO NOT
apply when rain is expected within 24 hours.
• DO NOT
use in extreme drought unless lawn has been
deeply watered
• DO NOT
use when temperature exceeds 85°
• DO NOT
apply to newly seeded areas until they have been cut
at least three times
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To ensure success,
specially formulated grass seeds for
the Delaware Valley have been developed
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