CALL US NOW! 804-271-0604
CALL US NOW! 804-271-0604
OUR LAWN CARE PROGRAM INCLUDES:
2021 CREATIVE RAIN LAWN CARE PROGRAM
PO BOX 2105 CHESTERFIELD, VA 23832 OFC 804-271-0604 CREATIVERAINIRRIGATION@GMAIL.COM
STEP 1
PERFORM FIRST SOIL TEST
*To determine the ratios of fertilizer to use on your lawn during March-June
(February)
STEP 2
APPLICATION OF PRE-EMERGENT WEED CONTROL AND/OR STARTER FERTILIZER.
(Application of lime at this time is to be determined, based off of the soil test)
*Ratio based off of soil test
(March)
STEP 3
APPLICATION OF LIME
*Ratio based off of first soil test
(April)
STEP 4
APPLICATION OF PRE-EMERGENT WITH LOCK UP CONTROL
*This application will further control broadleaf weeds and will assist greatly with broadleaf weeds that would rise
during the summer. We spot spray any weeds that may be present to further control and maintain a healthy,
lawn. This will also improve the color as well as density of your lawn.
(May)
STEP 5
APPLY CREATIVE GREEN FERTILIZER, SPOT CHECK FOR WEEDS AND APPLY WEED CONTROL AS NEEDED
(June)
STEP 6
PERFORM SECOND SOIL TEST
*To determine if the ratios of fertilizer need to be adjusted
(July or August)
STEP 7
AERATE/SEED/FERTILIZER
*Ratio based off of soil test
(September)
STEP 8
APPLY CREATIVE GREEN FERTILIZER, SPOT CHECK FOR WEEDS AND APPLY WEED CONTROL AS NEEDED
(October)
STEP 9
SECOND APPLICATION OF LIME
*Based off of soil test
(November)
STEP 10
APPLY HIGH NITROGEN PRE-EMERGENT
*To help strengthen roots and to store nutrients during the winter months
(December)
**each site visit includes spot checking and spraying as needed on stubborn areas of yard
SOD CARE
Temperature at installation:
32-60 degrees - water immediately and every other day for 2 weeks for approx 20-30 minutes depending on the amount of rainfall.
61-85 degrees - water immediately and once a day for 2 weeks for approx 20-30 minutes depending on the amount of rainfall.
86 degrees and above - water immediately and twice a day for 2 weeks for 20-30 minutes depending on the amount of rainfall.
Watering must be started immediately after the sod is installed and it is essential that enough water be put down initially to thoroughly soak the sod and the soil underneath. The soil should be moist several inches deep. You should give your new sod a heavy initial watering in order to rid the sodded area of pockets, which dry out the sod. Corners and edges of newly sodded areas tend to dry out sooner and they are hard to water properly. You may have to hand water these areas even if you do have a lawn irrigation system. If a newly sodded area does dry out or turn brown, it does not mean the sod is dead, it may become green again in about two weeks with proper water application.After the initial watering, water enough to keep the soil under the sod moist, not muddy. In cool weather this may mean watering only every 3-4 days, in very hot weather you may have to water daily. Do not allow the sod or soil underneath to dry out completely between watering. In about 2 weeks the sod should start to take rood to the soil underneath and watering can be lessened to once or twice a week depending on the weather conditions. Water anytime the sod has a dry pale, blue gray color or if the grass does not spring back after walking on it. It is important to know that frequent shallow watering is not good for your lawn. This can cause the root system to grow near the surface; try watering less often but water deeply. Over time the roots will follow the water down into the soil and you will have a lush healthy lawn.
Turf roots need oxygen as well as water and over watering can damage your new sod. It takes 2-3 weeks for sod to become well rooted and you should stay off of the sod as much as possible during this period, especially in areas that are extremely wet or on a slope. You should avoid dog traffic and rough use or play for at least 4 weeks.
New sod should be mowed about 7 days after installation. Fescue should be mowed to 3 inches which is the tall setting on your mower and you should never remove more that 1/3 of the leaf blade in a single mowing.
PLEASE NOTE THAT CREATIVE RAIN IRRIGATION AND GRADING DOES NOT COVER SOD UNDER ANY WARRANTY. SOD REQUIRES ATTENTION AND PROPER MAINTENANCE ON A DAILY BASIS, OTHERWISE YOUR SOD MAY DIE.
We hope this information helps you in maintaining your new sod but if you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to call our office at 804-271-0604 or you may email us at creativerainirrigation@gmail.com
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Our expert professionals can provide you with a free estimate based on the size of your property and the exact services needed to make sure remains healthy. We offer personalized packages that offer a variety of combinations of the services we provide. We can do it all! Call us today for a free estimate at 804-271-0604!