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Newsletter
Spring 2008
PREVENT
CRABGRASS & OTHER BROAD LEAF WEEDS THIS YEAR!
Crabgrass is a common weed that everyone knows. What most people don’t
know though is that in the early spring; late March; is when you should
first treat your lawn with a crabgrass pre-emergent.
This nuisance weed starts to come out in the summer time when the
temperatures at night remain warm. Once crabgrass makes its home in your
grass, it is very unpleasant and difficult to eliminate. Crabgrass
spreads by seeds produced in the soil from previous years. Each
crabgrass plant can produce thousands of seeds and live up to 15 years
in your soil. With this type of intensity and persistence it is easy to
see that prevention is the best cure for crabgrass.
 A
crabgrass pre-emergent from
Perf-a-Lawn
will form a barrier on the soil surface that will prevent crabgrass from
germinating.
MOWING SAFETY TIPS
With the warmer weather approaching, it won’t be long before the grass
will need its first cut. When it comes to mowing, safety should be your
first concern. Here are a few tips for you to help keep you safe this
mowing season.
● Read your mowers operator’s manual.
● Dress proper: Wear sturdy shoes, long pants and close-fitting cloths.
Don’t wear any loose jewelry that could get caught in a moving part.
● Clean up and clear out your lawn before you start to mow. Pick up
anything that could be thrown by the mower, such as rocks, toys, and
trach. Also clear the lawn of people, especially children and pets.
● Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.
● Store gas in an approved container, away from the house. Fill up
before you start, while the engine is cool.
● Operate the mower carefully: Turn off the engine before attempting to
unclog or work on the mower.
REPAIRING SNOW
MOLD DAMAGE
 Where
winter is long and harsh, a deep persistent layer of snow insulates the
roots of grass damaging the roots and preventing proper growth.
To prevent damage to your lawn, in the spring you should rake the
affected
areas to disrupt the encrusted mat and apply fertilizer to encourage new
growth.
$$$ SAVE MONEY ON YOUR
LAWNCARE $$$
Want to save some money on your lawncare program?
Perf-a-Lawn
is offering you three ways to save on your lawncare this year.
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$10 Off Sign-in-Lawn: Allow us to post a
sign in your front lawn this spring for 30 days and you will receive a
$10.00 credit on your account.
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Credit Card deduction program: Allow us to
automatically charge your credit card after each application performed
on your lawn. You will receive 5% off ALL your services while signed up
on this program
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Referrals: For every referral you make
that becomes an active customer, you will receive a $20 credit on your
account.
LIME IS WHAT YOUR LAWN NEEDS THIS SPRING
Why Lime? … Liming is an
important part of a turf management program. Your soil’s pH has much to
do with the health of your lawn.
When a lawn’s pH level is off, it effects your lawn in several ways …
● the lawn is more susceptible to rapid thatch development.
● your lawn will lose its vigor.
● you will have greater fungus activity.
● your lawn will be less tolerant to drought
● the effectiveness of fertilizers and pesticides used on your lawn will
be low.
Excessive acid in the lawn is proven to be detrimental to your grass
rooting system. Your lawn’s natural resistance to disease decreases when
a lawn is too acidity.
Our liming program is specifically designed to increase the nutrients
your lawn needs.
Call
Perf-a-Lawn
for a soil test today;
a nominal
fee will be applied which will be credited towards your lime treatment
if needed.
Soon it
will be time to consider getting your lawn cleaned up from this past
winter. Call Perf-a-Lawn today to take advantage of our Clean-up
special. Our Service is thorough and efficient and will be performed to
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DO LAWNS
NEED FERTILING?
YES! Most lawn care experts
agree that they should. Listed below are ten of the most important
reasons for fertilizing your lawn on a timely basis.
1. Fertilizing supplies nutrients needed during the high demands
of the growing season.
2. A vigorous and healthy lawn resists weeds.
3. Proper nutrition protects your grass from pest infestation and
helps it recover should one occur.
4. A thriving lawn is more resilient to foot traffic.
5. Proper pH is maintained in your soil.
6. Nitrogen is supplied for leaf growth and a deep green color.
7. Phosphorous is provided for establishing seedlings and root
growth.
8. Potassium is given for greater tolerance to hot and cold
weather and against wear.
9. An application of fertilizer in the fall prepares your lawn
for winter and speeds its recovery in the spring.
10. Fertilizing helps to establish new lawns and helps maintain
established lawns.
PERIMETER PEST CONTROL PROGRAM
 Your
home is a great place to live and it is that very reason that pests want
to share it with you! The fact is 90% of bugs come from outside the
home.
Perimeter pest control is a way to control insect invasions in your
home. It’s like a moat around a castle. It provides an insect shield
around the base of your home that will keep out a variety of insects.
The great thing about it is that bugs meet their demise without even
entering your home.
The Perimeter Pest program consists of four scheduled applications
applied three feet up and three feet out from
the foundation around your entire home. When the work is done outside,
there are no chemicals to worry about inside your home. It also means
that you don’t have to be home when it’s done. The
 treatment
begins to work immediately. Yet it is safe for children and pets once
its dried.
Call us today to schedule your Perimeter Pest Control program!
DEFENSIVE FOODS
Next time you’re at
the grocery store be
sure to pick up some of the following disease fighting foods. Listed
below are the benefits of these foods and the recommended serving size.
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Broccoli: May
prevent breast & colon cancer, heart disease, hypertension and birth
defects. The serving size is 1/2 cup cooked / 1 cup raw. Four servings
are recommended per week.
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Tomato: May prevent
cancer, heart disease and birth defects. The serving size is 1 whole or
6 ounces of juice. Four servings are recommended per week.
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Fish and Seafood:
May prevent heart disease, arthritis and depression. The serving size is
3 ounces. It is recommended that you get two servings per week.
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Eggs: May prevent
age-related macular (eye) degeneration. The serving size is 1 egg with
the yolk. Three servings per week is recommended.
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Citrus: May prevent
cancer, heart disease and birth defects. The serving size is 1-2. It is
recommended you get seven servings per week.
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Nuts: May prevent
heart disease and obesity. The serving size is 1 ounce. Seven servings
per week is recommended.
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Legumes: May prevent
cancer, heart disease, obesity, birth defects and diabetes. The serving
size is 1/2 cup. It is recommended to get four servings per week.
MUSHROOMS
Mushrooms can be an annoyance
but they do no harm to the grass. Mushrooms are fungi that grow on
decaying vegetable matter in the soil.
Mushrooms often pop up
following heavy rains or watering. They can be removed by raking or
mowing. Unfortunately, there is nothing that can be applied to the lawn
to kill them. As the ground dries out, they will start to disappear.
SPRING
TIME ADVICE
Before you get
started on this year’s lawn chores, make sure the ground has dried
enough so you don’t compact the soil while working on the lawn. If it
feels pretty firm under foot, then it’s ok to get started. A few things
to think about this spring is raking and seeding. Fall is the best time
to renew an entire lawn, but spring rains and cool weather will provide
good conditions to fix up some bare spots and thin areas.
Remember you can always reach us at our toll-free number;
1-877-PERFALAWN (737-3252) |
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