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You may not be able to do anything about the weather, but you can do something about the mess the winter may have left on your lawn.
Now that spring has sprung, homeowners are finding that the grass underneath all the brush and snow has been compacted down due to the heaviness of the snow.
Usually the snow comes and goes during the winter, said Carol McAlister, owner of Yard N Garden in Fenton. This winter, the snow came early while the grass was still growing in the fall, and it held on and got heavy.
In some areas, leftover snow actually smothered the grass underneath, causing snow mold, a fungal condition that should go away on its own in a few weeks, with regular fertilizing and proper mowing. Fertilizing will help it push through and outgrow the disease.
So now, its time to shake things up a bit by raking the grass gently. Its important that youre gentle with raking, because spring is a sensitive time of year for your yard. The soil is spongy, the plants are tender and weather is unpredictable.
Get the clippings off the grass, mulch it with your mower, and get things moving again, said Mike Fenton of Royalty Services, a full-service lawn company in Fenton. Then re-seed the grass where there are bare spots.
Cool-season grasses, dominant in the tri-county area, can be planted as soon as the air temperatures get into the 60s and soil temperatures are in the 50s. Make sure theres no frost, said Fenton. Plant as soon as temperatures allow, to give seedlings a chance to get established before hot weather hits.
After the grass is up, fertilize.
Fertilize, fertilize, fertilize, said Fenton. The first application can go on right now. Use a pre-emergent fertilizer to give it some new life and keep crabgrass from growing. Pre-emergent fertilizers work for about three months, so homeowners should plan to reapply again during the summer.
Begin mowing your lawn as soon as it needs it, but keep in mind that grass blades do best when you cut no more than a third of the blades length at a time.
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With a swing to warmer weather, the attention of the City's Property Maintenance staff is shifting from snow removal to nuisance vegetation. City ordinance requires that lawns be kept shorter than 8 inches in height and noxious weeds be controlled.
When the City receives a complaint about land being neglected, the City investigates the complaint with a site visit. If the complaint is valid, the property owner is sent a courtesy letter asking that the nuisance be corrected. Generally, property owners are given seven days to correct the problem. Only one courtesy letter is sent on a property per year.
The City then re-inspects the property on or after the due date. If the problem has not been corrected, a City Code Enforcement Officer issues a $100 citation for the violation. In addition, the City has contracted with lawn mowing and weed spraying services who correct the violation. The property owner is billed for the work, and if the bill is left unpaid, the cost is assessed against the property.
Residents are encouraged to report potential nuisance vegetation violations by calling 978-6900 during normal business hours, or leave a voice message after hours or on weekends. Potential violations also can be reported online at http://www.siouxfalls.org/weeds.
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April 10, 2014
By Adriana Fehrs
PABLO The Kerr Elder Program is facing funding problems for their summer services. When an extended winter storm hit the Flathead Indian Reservation in February, the program was forced to spend more of their allocation on snowplowing, gas, and propane assistance for tribal elders. Now, they are faced with a smaller budget, forcing them to cut services such as lawn mowing.
The Kerr Elder Program provides essential services for elders that meet the age eligibility and income guidelines. Any tribal elder that is 55 years of age or older with a documented disability, or is 60 years of age or old, and meets the income guidelines, can receive assistance through the program. They provide essential services that range from repairing cooking ranges, water heaters, to installing ramps and walk-in shower, gas and propane assistance, to snowplowing and lawn mowing. The program currently serves 871 elders.
The Kerr Elder Program receives an annual $335,334 allocation based on the tribal councils discretion. $60,000 is budgeted each year for snowplowing costs, but currently the program has spent $105,000 this year due to the winter storm; $46,000 over budget. 31 percent of their budget has been spent in only the first quarter of the year.
To offset the unexpected winter costs, the program is cutting several summer services. Starting immediately, they are no longer accepting requests for: car repair, insurance (home or auto), lawn mowing, carpet installation, new furnaces, rent assistance, and tires. The cost of mowing lawns averages $4,788.80 per month, says, Mike Pierre, Division Manager, There is a high cost associated with lawn mowing, and we are considering it a non-essential service for now, due to our limited budget.
The program says they will be able to provide some services, like small house modifications. Elders can go through the Home Care Program through the Kerr Elder Program and Indian Health Services for meal preparation services.
They advise elders to seek assistance from family members, and organizations like the Lake County Council of Aging of Ronan.
Kerr Elder Program is encouraging volunteers to help with their program; they partner with the Fatherhood program currently, but still accept volunteers. Individuals in need of filling mandatory community hours can also volunteer.
For more information on the Kerr Elder Program contact the CSKT Department of Human Resources Development at (406) 275-2720.
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Kennewick, WA (PRWEB) April 14, 2014
During this time of year, many homeowners turn their attention to their lawns in the hope of growing lush, green grass. Fortunately, applying consistent watering practices can help in the creation of a beautiful yard. Warmer temperatures are coming and it is important to understand how to water efficiently and effectively, not only to maintain a healthy lawn but also to take part in water conservation.
Here are some tips for getting started.
Homeowners and groundskeepers who utilize sprinklers should adjust those sprinklers so that the sprinklers are watering the lawn only and not accidentally watering the sidewalk, street or driveway. This is very important for water conservation. Anyone dealing with watering restrictions should water less frequently and gradually reduce the amount of water used. This will help alleviate potential stress on your lawn if a total ban on watering becomes necessary.
Many homeowners wonder if there is a best time to water the lawn. According to the experts at Senske, early morning hours are the best because the cooler temperatures slow down water evaporation. Watering should be avoided during midday hours when it is hot and sunny to prevent scalding the turf.
Overall, one inch of water per week is just right for maintaining a healthy lawn. Overwatering can promote lawn diseases that can directly impact the health of a lawn. A simple test to determine if a lawn needs water is to walk on the grass. If footprints are left, then it is time to water.
Mowing grass to a height of 2.5 inches to 3 inches is recommended, as taller grass shades the roots and soil surface which helps to reduce the amount of water lost to evaporation. In addition, reducing the amount of foot traffic on the lawn as much as possible will allow the grass to grow longer to reduce moisture loss.
Aeration is also highly recommended by the lawn experts at Senske to maximize watering efforts. Lawn aeration removes cores of soil from the lawn, which allows air, water and nutrients to move deeper into the soil. It also relieves compaction of the soil, letting water penetrate the surface properly to encourage deep root growth.
"Weed and insect control treatments can benefit the lawn by reducing the severity of potential turf damage, says Dan Warehime, VP of Operations.
Senske has experienced and licensed professional lawn care technicians to assist in aeration and irrigation. For more information on preparing yards for spring and summer, visit Senske Lawn & Tree Care for a free estimate. Right now Senske Services is offering an introductory special offer of two free treatments to new customers who sign up for a full lawn care program.
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Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) April 10, 2014
It's spring lawn care time and many Philadelphia homeowners are itching to see lawns come alive. Unfortunately many lawns will need significant help to be green and healthy after the brutal winter. Giroud Tree and Lawn provides the steps homeowners need to take in its new Spring Lawn Care Checklist and lawn treatment program comparison video.
The key to a healthy lawn lies in simple actions that include professional evaluation, custom lawn treatments and lawn repair.
No two lawns are alike, explains Mike Taraborrelli, Lawn Care Manager at Giroud Tree and Lawn. The soil and other growing conditions can be radically different from one neighbor to another and even between different areas of the same lawn. The best starting point is a professional evaluation to determine the reasons for poor lawn health and appearance.
A professional lawn evaluation by a PA Certified Lawn Specialist will target the main factors that can damage lawn health including: 1. Poor soil: Improperly balanced soil pH, low organic matter levels, compaction and drainage can adversely affect even the most well cared for lawn. 2. Insects and disease: Non-beneficial fungi and insects are always present but not necessarily in sufficient numbers to cause damage. Properly timed controls when needed, resistant grass varieties, and healthy turf and soil are the best defense against these pests. 3. Nutrient deficiencies: lawns requires regular fertilizer treatments to replace nutrients utilized by the plant or not readily available from the soil. Get a lab test of the soil for a comprehensive analysis of soil health and nutrient content. 4. Improper mowing and watering: Lawns mowed too short can lead to scorching and lawn thinning, inviting weed and crabgrass infestations. Too much or too little watering impacts both plant and soil health.
Once the reasons for poor lawn health are determined, homeowners or the professional lawn treatment service should take the following actions. 1. Lawn Treatment Programs: The best lawn treatments are customized to fit the exact needs of each specific lawn. Additionally, the program needs to be aligned with a homeowners preference for traditional versus 100% Organic Lawn Treatments. For Spring, apply a lawn fertilizer treatment containing both quick and slow release nitrogen. Use a starter fertilizer formula if the lawn has been seeded. 2. Lawn Repair: Core aeration followed by organic compost topdressing will improve soil drainage, structure, nutrient availability, and reduce thatch levels. For many lawns, a lime application is required to get the pH in balance. 3. Tree Pruning: Thin and raise tree canopies to allow more light on lawn areas affected by excessive shade. 4. Weed and Crabgrass Controls: Catch crabgrass early by applying a preemergent crabgrass control to inhibit weedy grass germination. For weed controls, liquid products will provide better coverage to small weeds than granular materials. Apply while weather is cool and wind is still. Do not use non-selective weed controls such as Roundup in lawn areas. Always follow label directions when using lawn products. 5. Monitoring: Lawn care is never a one and done. The lawn treatment service company should offer regular service calls to stay on top of changes in the lawn throughout the growing season. This approach ensures the lawn gets the right treatments or service at the right time to achieve optimum health.
Professional lawn evaluation, custom tailored lawn treatment and repair services and careful monitoring are the essential actions homeowners can take now to build and maintain a healthy, thick, green lawn.
About Giroud Tree and Lawn Giroud Tree and Lawn specializes in tree service, tree removal and lawn care programs that make customers love doing business with the company since 1974. Serving Bucks, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties, the company offers professional tree and lawn evaluation, tree pruning, tree removal, insect and disease control, fertilizing, stump removal and traditional and 100% organic lawn programs to keep lawns healthy and green . Giroud Arborists are certified by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and have the knowledge and experience required to properly diagnose, treat and maintain trees and lawn health. The company has been awarded the Angie's List Super Service Award every year since 2005. The Giroud Treework for Charity program donates free tree care services to parks, historical sites and other non-profit organizations located in the Companys service area. For more information, visit the company website at http://www.giroudtree.com or call 215-682-7704.
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If youve got a lawn and hate to mow, beware the lawn service ghosts.
Ghosting is an insiders term used by lawn care professionals to describe workers who promise to come out and treat a homeowners lawn but who dont actually do any work.
Homeowners whove been ghosted will find service flags stuck in their lawn and a receipt in their mailbox, but not much else. Complaints about ghosting and the splash and dash -- which is like ghosting, except a little bit of fertilizer or herbicide is thrown around -- abound on online lawn care forums.
Some consumers are catching on. More than 3,500 complaints were filed last year in the Better Business Bureau network against various lawn care services, including gripes about shoddy workmanship, contract issues or problems with billing and collections.
Either the grass [problem] is not cured or the lawn is not any better than before they came or the contract is never-ending, so they get stuck in that long-term contract, said Steve Bernas, CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois, citing some common complaints.
David Feeney of Land O Lakes, Fla., caught a lawn ghoster shortly after installing a home security camera in 2010. On the video he posted to YouTube, which stops and starts when motion is detected, an employee from a lawn service can be seen driving up to Feeneys house, placing a flag in the yard, knocking on the front door and leaving without doing any work, as he looks over his shoulder.
The lawn really looked great, and I think that was probably why the guy decided not to do anything, Feeney told the ABC News Fixer. It was a Friday afternoon. Maybe he wanted to get done early and go have a beer.
I was pretty shocked, Feeney added.
After Feeney examined the video and the $42 bill for the nonexistent service he complained to the lawn service, which apologized, withdrew the bill and let him cancel his account.
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For 10 years, the Downtown Auburn Business Improvement District has provided a number of services to the city at theyearly tune of $40,000.
These services include garbage pulling, lawn-mowing of city parks and the installation and maintenance of flowers across downtown, said Connie Reilley, executive director of the Downtown BID.
The partnership has been conducted over two-year agreements and Reilley said the Downtown BID once again requires a two-year agreement authorized by the Auburn City Council so these services can continue.
However, the organization may only get a one-year deal this year.
The Auburn City Council will consider renewing the Downtown BID's contract for these aesthetic services on a one-year basis. The previous contract expired in December and the Downtown BID's funds will only last until June.
The renewed deal would call for $40,000 to be supplied to the Downtown BID from April 3, 2014 to June 30, 2015.
"That will do us for this year, but it would put us right back where we are now for 2015," she said.
Reilley said a two-year deal primarily benefits the Downtown BID's flower program. This year, the Downtown BID would have ordered flowers in February to be installed downtown in time for the Memorial Day Parade.
"If the funding stops in June of this year, I wouldn't have the money to water and maintain the flowers for the rest of the fiscal year," she said.
Reilley said such an agreement also provides the organization an additional year before negotiations need to occur again.
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WEST LIBERTY, Iowa West Liberty has a city manager, but officials are still working on turning that interim position into a permanent one.
Interim City Manager Lawrence McNaul, who is also West Liberty's Police Chief, was picked by the City Council on March 15 for the top administrative post, and the contract was expected to be an agenda item during last Tuesday night's council meeting but Mayor Robert Hartman reported City Attorney William Sueppel hasn't submitted the documents due to illness.
"My goal is to have a contract back next council meeting (April 15) to vote on," Hartman told the council.
The figures show West Liberty will save thousands of dollars by hiring a private contractor to mow Oak Ridge Cemetery, but the figures aren't as clear when it comes to Parks and Recreation property.
The documented cost to the city in mowing the cemetery last year was $27,500. The council Tuesday night approved a $15,400, one-year agreement with Grasshopper Lawn Care of Tipton to provide mowing services in the cemetery. But the council did not accept the $33,460 bid from Grasshopper to mow Parks and Recreation properties because the city's figures aren't as clear.
A memo from McNaul estimates the Parks and Recreation mowing cost for 2013 to range between $33,389 and $46,943. As an example, McNaul explained that a city employee mowing at the Dutton Athletic Complex might be called away to perform maintenance at a ball diamond, and the cost division between tasks hasn't been well maintained. The council accepted McNaul's recommendation for the Parks and Recreation Department to continue mowing for one more year, getting a stronger grasp of time, expenditures, and needs involved.
"We never kept a good record of time spent mowing," McNaul told the council. "It would be my recommendation this year that we keep it with Parks and Recreation."
The Bi-State Regional Commission exists to provide regional planning for the five counties it serves and to provide technical assistance for its members, the group's executive director, Denise Bulat, told the council Tuesday night.
Bi-State, headquartered in Rock Island, serves Muscatine and Scott counties in Iowa and Rock Island, Mercer, and Henry counties in Illinois. Around $380,000 of its $2 million budget comes from dues paid by members; West Liberty's annual dues are $1,080.
Bulat, a Muscatine native, told the council Bi-State was founded in 1965 to do transportation planning but expanded to do economic planning as well. "We prepare a comprehensive economic development plan for the five-county area every five years," she said. "We prepare the West Liberty Fact Sheet. We're working with WeLead (West Liberty Economic Development Agency) to update this sheet."
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