When it comes to diagnosing your lawn’s issues, describing certain aspects of its health, or talking about treating it, there’s a unique terminology that’s used. There’s a long list of these terms out there, and it can be helpful to have at least some familiarity with them. Below, we’ll take you through a few of the most common of these terms and how they relate to our comprehensive residential lawn care in the Doylestown, PA area.
Four Essential Lawn Care Terms
You might hear these terms from your neighbors, our technicians, or someone at the hardware store, and it’s always helpful to understand what they mean. Here are some common lawn care terms you should know:
Scalping. Because we don’t offer lawn mowing services at Lawn Doctor of Doylestown, we may advise you on how to get the most out of mowing. Scalping refers to mowing your grass too short, which can lead to issues like an increased risk of sun damage, weed takeovers, and the development of lawn diseases.
Pre/post-emergent. One of the major parts of our overall lawn maintenance is weed control. To keep weeds at bay, our team utilizes a comprehensive approach, involving targeting different types of weeds. Two terms you may hear us use when referring to the types of weeds we’re targeting with our treatments are pre-emergent and post-emergent. These terms simply refer to weeds that either have or have not yet broken through the surface of your lawn.
Aeration. One of the most common issues that pops up in local lawns is compacted soil, which causes issues by preventing water and nutrients from reaching your lawn’s root systems. Aeration refers to breaking this compacted soil apart and restoring the circulation of resources, and it can be done either with handheld tools or with machinery.
Anaerobic. Without sufficient amounts of oxygen, your lawn’s health can suffer. Anaerobic simply refers to lawns that are low in oxygen. You might hear us use this term if your lawn has too much thatch or your soil is compacted, preventing oxygen from getting to your lawn’s roots.
Our Residential Lawn Care in Doylestown
At Lawn Doctor of Doylestown, we utilize a proven approach to residential lawn care. We’ll be right next to you throughout the entire treatment process to answer any terminology questions or provide recommendations.
We offer comprehensive residential lawn care to our neighbors in these areas:
- Doylestown
- Ambler
- Blue Bell
- Warrington
- Warminster
- Chalfont
- North Wales
- New Hope
- And throughout the surrounding area
Lawn Doctor of Doylestown brings residential lawn care to area homes. Contact us now to discover how we can help in your lawn!
