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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. |
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It's cold outside! Luckily, if you're waiting for spring to hurry up and get here so you can get back outside and do some gardening, we've got some tips and tricks to keep your garden alive and well through the cold winter months! Insulation A 2-3 inch layer of your choice of either mulch, straw, or leaves will help keep your plant's base and root system warm, as well as protect your plants from pelting rain and snow. Check your soil Checking the condition of your soil is essential to the survival of your garden. Checking PH levels, soil acidity, and getting your soil tested by your local master gardeners are all steps you can take to ensure that your garden makes it to spring. Composting! Spreading compost after fall will give your garden a much-needed boost before spring comes. 3-4 inches of aged compost over your soil will help keep in warmth, and gives your vegetables the nutrients they need to grow big and hearty! Proper Garden protection For harsher winters, you may want to opt for a little more protection for your garden. The more expensive option would be the classic greenhouse, which absorbs heat and protects your vegetables from the harsh elements. For a cheaper option, a hoop tunnel (heavy, translucent plastic over PVC pipes) works just fine to protect your garden as well. Get those weeds out!
Work smarter, not harder! Wait until the first frost hits to pull weeds from your garden, they'll come up in clumps. Meaning, less time pulling weeds and more time doing the fun parts of gardening! Hello everyone! It's snowing, it's cold outside, there is certainly no mowing necessary. But while lawn care is on hold until spring, that shouldn't stop you from heading to the garage and doing a little lawn mower maintenance to get it all tuned up and ready for the new season! Here's what you need to do. Blades Checking your blades to make sure they're sharp is essential to an even, healthy cut for your turf grass. If the blades are dull, the grass gets ripped instead of cut, damaging your lawn. Sticks larger than your index finger, and small rocks will dull your blades faster, so if you've got a rocky lawn, it's good to check your blades often. Deck Height Proper deck height is important to ensure that you don't burn or scalp your lawn. If you've got a lot of large rocks in your yard that you've hit over the last season, it's good to check your deck and make sure it's even. Large rocks, stumps, and other obstacles can throw off your deck height. Tires Check tire pressure and ensure its the correct pressure for your tire. Also make sure your tires are still looking good, and don't have any nails or other foreign objects stuck in them. If you hear a hissing in your tire, or your tire is flat often, slightly over-fill your tire with air and pour a bottle of water over it. It will bubble where the hole is, and you can patch it from there! Cleaning bottom of deck Cleaning the bottom of the deck of your mower, and getting all the muck and grass clumps out is important and ensures a clean cut. It also ensures everything continues to work properly on your mower. Grass is acidic, and too much build up under the deck can cause corrosion on the deck. A paint scraper will do just fine getting the clumps out! Keep fittings Lubricated
Fittings, right above the fork of your tires, or close to the engine, keep everything moving properly. Each mower is different, so refer to your owners manual to figure out where these fittings are and which ones need to stay greased. Keeping these fittings greased is very important, and proper maintenance of them ensures a long-lasting machine! Pro-tip: Always ensure your safety gear is up to par! Safety Glasses, Gloves, and a good hat to keep the sun off your neck are all very important and you should make sure they're still in good condition for the new season! |
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