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As a lawn care service professional from Nixa, Missouri, it is my goal to answer some of the most commonly asked customer questions about lawn care. |
DALE NAPIER
As a lawn care service professional from Nixa, Missouri, it is my goal to answer some of the most commonly asked customer questions about lawn care. |
Although we have not yet seen much winter weather or had the need for snow removal in the Nixa and surrounding areas yet this year, our region of the country does typically experience some snowfall each winter. Aside from being a chore to remove, it is important that you know the proper way to remove snow so that you do not damage your landscape or driveway areas. Generally speaking, there are two options for snow removal. They are: Removing Snow Yourself Shoveling is free and you get some fresh air and exercise. You can also coordinate when to remove the snow on your own schedule and maintain better control over where the snow is placed at. That’s all great, unless you are limited on time or live in a home that has a long driveway. A snow blower can make your life a lot easier, especially when it snows several inches or more. However, there are large upfront costs to buy it, plus fuel and maintenance costs that you’ll have to consider. Having a Professional Remove Your Snow If you aren’t able to remove snow yourself, then consider hiring a Springfield or Nixa snow removal company to perform the service for you. Some companies can be hired on an as needed basis, while others will want to sign a seasonal agreement with you. Be sure to ask questions about how much snow needs to fall before removal will be done, as well as equipment used and any special requests you may have on removal procedure and areas. Regardless of which method you decide on for your Nixa snow removal, be sure to keep these tips in mind: # 1 - Clean Early, Clean Regularly Snow that has been walked on, driven on, and left for several days will adhere to the surface it is on, making it much more difficult to fully remove. Not to mention that small batches of snow is easier to remove if you are shoveling, than several snows piled on top of one another. #2 - Avoid “Walling” Snow against Structures Snow is heavy and wet, and if it is piled against a structure, there is the possibility that the weight and moisture could cause damage over time. Be careful to place piles of snow in open areas, where it will not be a threat to landscaping walls, foundations, fences, or other structures. #3 - Mark Plant & Shrub Locations When there is a deep snow, it is easy to forget where your landscaping beds are at. This can cause damage to your small shrubs and plants if you step on them, pile snow on them, or hit them with snow removal equipment. Take time to locate and mark your driveway and sidewalk boundaries before you begin, so that you (or your snow removal professional) know where to plow. #4 - Don’t Overdo the Chemicals While salt and ice melting agents are helpful, too much can pose a risk to your lawn and landscape. As the ice and snow melt, these chemicals end up running into lawn areas and being absorbed into the soil. To avoid this, only use chemicals when needed, and try to minimize how much is applied. If possible, sweep up all leftover residues after the winter weather has passed. For a free estimate on snow removal in Nixa and Springfield areas, contact Dale’s Lawn Service today. We offer quality snow removal of driveways and sidewalks for residential customers. Images courtesy of Simon Howden and debspoons at freedigitalphotos.net
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Although we have seen some bitterly cold temperatures here in the Springfield, Missouri area this week, we are still waiting on our first good snow fall of the winter...which means snow removal services in Nixa and surrounding areas to keep me busy. In the meantime, I wanted to share with you a little about a harmful lawn disease that tends to attack turf grass in the winter months. It is called Snow Mold. So what is snow mold, exactly? Very generally speaking, it is a mold that feeds upon the dead leaf tissue that piles up from fall. While this may seem harmless and even beneficial, the mold may move over and begin attacking dormant grass as well, leaving your lawn with patches of unhealthy grass. Despite it's name, snow mold does not need snow to thrive, develop, or live. It does, however, tend to manifest in the cooler months of the late fall and winter and likes moisture. It is most prominently known to affect grasses that are either cut very short, such as those on a golf course or ball field or grasses that were not properly cut in the fall, leaving tall grass that lays over on top of itself. It can also show up in residential and commercial lawns as a pink or gray colored spot in the grass. If not treated, it can quickly spread and disease an entire property fairly quickly. While this may seem serious, the good news is that damage is generally not permanent if treated within a reasonable amount of time. Here is a short video that better explains snow mold and even offers some tips on treatment and prevention. Need a lawn care company in Nixa or Springfield to implement these tactics for you? Give Dale's Lawn Service a call or contact us here. |
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