For a Weed Free and Insect Free Property:Lawn Irrigation and Fertilizing

Although it may be cold outside, now is the time to begin thinking of springtime and ready the lawn with a pre-emergent fertilizer, which is commonly called a weed-and-feed fertilizer. Different species of grass will require specific types of fertilizer. There are many, however, that will treat a broad variety of grasses. Weeds are not the only burden to deal with when maintaining a property.

Every individual has different interests and hobbies. More often than naught, lawn and property maintenance is not considered one of them. Deemed a chore rather than a relaxing pastime, mowing grass, raking leaves, and pulling weeds are generally a hassle. Of course, winter can give a welcome respite from much of the physical labor, but only to be replaced by shoveling snow for many of the northern climates. Regardless of this time of year, it is necessary to begin thinking of and planning for the spring. A little preparation now will yield benefits for the rest of the year.

Insects and other pests are also a never-ending nuisance. An additional insect control application will also need to be applied. It is important to note that some of the chemical pesticides, as well as herbicides, can be absorbed into the vegetation and drinking water from a good source. For this reason, it is important to exercise caution when applying these solutions in and near herb and vegetable gardens that will be used for food.

With all of these concerns, none is as important as proper watering or irrigation. A homeowner can spend thousands of dollars on landscaping, grass, and fertilizers every year without the desired results. Even though the most important key aspect of lawn maintenance is irrigation, one would be surprised at how little many homeowners recognize this fact.

Over-watering is just as bad as starving the lawn. Although irrigation is not an exact science there are wrong ways of doing things. Trial and error will likely be an expensive method of dealing with pests and problem areas of the lawn. A better alternative is to hire an experienced and established sprinkler company to handle the monthly lawn maintenance.

Many irrigation companies also provide an abundant array of other services, such as fertilizing, landscape lighting, and full landscaping in addition to installing a sprinkler system and fine-tuning it. The homeowner needs to note that achieving the picture-perfect lawn will always take several months once the decision has been made to hire an irrigation specialist. The first improvement which should be noticed within just a few weeks of proper fertilizing is that the grass should be a rich and healthy green color. If after a month of fertilizing and proper watering does not yield any positive improvements, questions need to be asked of the irrigation or lawn maintenance Company. There may be an underlying problem that has not before been noticed.