Tips & Resources from Andy's Lawn Care

Q:: When to mow after lawn got sprayed or fertilized?
A:: Its ok to the mow the lawn 2 days after the application. Preferable it would be better if the lawn was watered or rain on before the next mowing.

Q:: How long does it take the weed control product take to work?
A:: It depends on what was applied to the lawn and the weather. Most products will take affect within a few days. The full effect of the product should be complete around 14 days.

Q:: When is the best time to water the Lawn?
A:: It’s best to water the lawn during the morning hours. When watering the lawn during high sun periods like the afternoon the more the water will evaporate. This means less water going into the soil compared to the morning hours. Also if watering the lawn at night will allow bacteria and a fungus’s to take over.

Q:: How much water does a lawn need?
A:: The amount of water that should be applied to the lawn is 1 inch every 7 days. This will help keeping the lawn healthy and help defend of disease.

Q:: When to seed my lawn?
A:: The best time to seed the lawn would be during the fall season. There is many options to choose from when seeding a lawn. We provide services from slit, aeration, and over seeding techniques.

Q:: What height to mow yard at?
A:: The mower should be set a 3 to 3 ½ inches in height for the best results. This will help the lawn fight of weeds and diseases. The grass will take less water to keep the lawn from going dormant.

Q:: How much to cut off when mowing the yard?
A:: Don’t mow more than 1/3 of the blade at a time. Never cut the lawn under 2” of length. The shorter the grass the fast it grow and dies.

Q:: When can my pets or kids go onto the yard after sprayed?
A:: would recommend not letting the kids or pets go onto the yard for 24 hrs after an application.

Q:: When to apply fertilizer?
A:: The best time to apply fertilizer would be during the spring and fall seasons. Its not healthy for the lawn to able fertilizer during the hot and dry times of the summer months. The lawn has enough stress with lack of water and heat does not need another factor chemicals.

Q:: Should I bag my lawn?
A:: You should bag your lawn if anything use a mulching mower. The reason for this is that the lawn clipping hold a lot of moisture when left on the yard it helps the lawn survive with less water. This lawn clipping hold up to 90% moisture in them also the clipping will help from the evaporation of water from the sun.