Ever wonder what pH balancing means? Or what grubs really are? Lawn Doctor of Columbus-Phenix City has the answers you need to all your lawn care-related questions. Below are some common terms we often get asked about by customers across the Columbus, GA area about lawn care.
Broadleaf weeds: A weedy plant characterized by broad leaves and a netlike pattern of veins. Examples include dandelion, clover, purslane, and chickweed. They pose lawn care problems in the Columbus area due to the fact that they compete with turfgrass for nutrients.
Grassy weeds: Weeds with longer and narrower leaves and parallel-running veins. Examples include crabgrass, goosegrass, barnyardgrass, dallisgrass and nutsedge. These too, like broadleaf weeds, can interfere with the health of your lawn by crowding out grass and taking up resources. Generally, grassy weeds are more difficult to control than broadleaf weeds.
Integrated pest management (IPM): An approach to pest control that focuses on combining eco-based techniques and materials, including biological controls and cultural practices, as well as planting resistant varieties and incorporating control products.
Micronutrients: A substance that is required in small amounts for the optimal health and growth of plants and other living organisms. Examples include potassium, zinc, copper, and manganese.
pH level: A level that indicates how acidic or alkaline soil is. A healthy pH for lawns is between 6.0 and 7.0. If the level is below 6.0, soil is too acidic to support optimal growth. If it’s above 7.0, it’s too alkaline.
Pre-emergent weed control: Weed control treatments target seeds underground, before they germinate and grow. This is an effective preventative method for controlling weeds.
Lawn Care Services: Learn More from Lawn Doctor of Columbus-Phenix City
If you’d like to know more about one of these terms or our services, be sure to contact our team for additional information. We offer free lawn care consultations to customers across the Columbus, Phenix City, Fortson, and Hamilton, GA areas. As experts, we assess the condition of your lawn, so we can recommend targeted treatments for getting it into great shape. In fact, with Lawn Doctor of Columbus-Phenix City, we offer many easy and affordable solutions to a more beautiful lawn.
Call Lawn Doctor of Columbus-Phenix City GA today at (706) 653-8923 to set up your free lawn care consultation.
