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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. |
Repair Spots & Over Seed Whether the intense heat of the summer wreaked havoc on your lawn, or you just want to add a little thickness and new growth, the first week of September is a great time to repair spots where the grass has died and lay down some fresh seed. This will allow the new grass time to grow and establish before the cold of winter hits, and will also give you a jump start on having a beautiful lawn next spring. For help with patching dead spots, visit our article here. Whether you are repairing spots, or over seeding, be sure to water regularly and thoroughly for the first 1-2 weeks. Mulch Leaves With the changing of the seasons comes the falling of leaves. While some people prefer to rake and bag, an alternative option is to mulch your leaves into very small pieces and allow them to decompose over the winter months, adding nutrients to the soil. This process is simple to do, and more time and cost effective than traditional raking and bagging. It is also helpful to your lawn. Don’t have a mulch kit? Contact Dale’s Lawn Service for an estimate on leaf cleanup in Nixa and Springfield. Images Courtesy of nongpimmy and nipitphand via freedigitalphotos.net
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When I talk to home and business owners about lawn care in the Springfield and Nixa areas, one of the top questions that people ask me is how they can improve their landscape. While this can be a complex question to answer, I almost always suggest mulch as part of my recommendation. By far, one of the most under utilized ways to spruce up your landscape and lawn area is by adding a fresh layer of mulch on a regular basis. While many people consider mulch applications to be spring activities, there are benefits of adding it in the late summer or early fall as well. Why Mulch? Here are my top five reasons why mulch is important to your landscape. 1. Mulch Adds Beauty Beautiful landscapes are about color and contrast, and mulch gives you both of these. Whether you are highlighting the bright green of your lawn or the radiant colors of a flowering bush, mulch makes your plants and grass stand out. From dark black and deep tones of red to rich browns and lighter cedar mulches, there are many colorful options that will complement your home and existing Springfield landscape wonderfully. 2. Mulch Retains Moisture Watering your landscape is a big job, and it becomes even more demanding when the heat of summer is in full force. One way to combat water loss, though, is by applying a thick layer of mulch to your beds, flower pots, and around your trees. Mulch adds a moisture absorbing layer above the soil, and also gives shade to the roots of shallow plants so that moisture does not evaporate as quickly. 3. Mulch Minimizes Weeds A third advantage to having a fresh and sufficient layer mulch in your landscape is weed control. While some weeds will likely still find a way to grow, the mulch will smother and block out a large amount of small weed saplings that end up in your beds. Simply put, the mulch creates a thick boundary between soil and sun, discouraging weeds from taking root and thriving. 4. Mulch Regulates Temperatures Mulch is a natural insulator, helping to maintain a more equal temperature for the soil and the plants that are living there. In the spring and fall, this means that the ground will be more likely to retain the heat that it collected from the sun during the day, extending your growing and flowering season. During the winter months, having a thick layer of mulch can aid in keeping the roots of perennial plants or bulbs from damaging freezes during very low temperatures as well. 5. Mulch Reduces Erosion Finally, mulch is helpful for keeping the soil in your landscape in place. Because it is heavier than soil and lies on top, a thick layer of mulch will help protect the ground from erosion during windy weather, times of rainfall, and even foot traffic. For more information on having Dale’s Lawn Service apply mulch in the Springfield area, or to request a free lawn care quote for your property, visit us here. We proudly provide a variety of lawn care services in Ozark, Republic, Nixa, and Springfield. Concrete driveways take a lot of abuse with weather, car oil and dirt. Regularly cleaning your driveway with a pressure wash and sealant can make all the difference. Use this quick how to video, courtesy of Lowe's Home Improvement for DIY instructions! Interested in some professional assistance with your Springfield or Nixa power washing project? Contact Dale's Lawn Service at 417-414-8355 for a free estimate on pressure washing in Nixa and other lawn care services in Springfield and surrounding areas. |
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