Most industries have their own unique vocabularies, and lawn maintenance is no exception. There’s a long list of different terms that might pop up when our team swings by to treat your lawn, and it can be helpful to be familiar with at least a few of these. Below, we’ll take a look at some of the most common of these terms, their meaning, and how they fit into our residential lawn care in the Cherry Hill, NJ area.
Must-Know Terms for Residential Lawn Care in Cherry Hill
Being familiar with lawn care terminology helps you understand what we’re looking for and why we do what we do. Let’s take a quick look at some terms that we feel are important to know:
Pre/Post-emergent. Effectively fighting weeds requires a comprehensive approach, which is why our team utilizes treatments that target different kinds of these invasive plants. Because of this, you may hear our technicians talk about pre-emergent or post-emergent treatments at some point in the planning or application process. These terms refer to whether or not the weeds have yet to break through your lawn’s surface.
Thatch. When organic matter decays in your lawn, it forms a layer called thatch that exists between soil and grass. A little bit of thatch is perfectly normal, but excess thatch can threaten your lawn’s health by blocking out the water, sunlight, and nutrients your lawn needs to thrive and stay healthy through the seasons.
Scalping. How you mow has a major effect on your lawn’s overall health. Because our team does not offer mowing services, we’ll likely give you some tips for getting it right. Mowing your grass too short is commonly referred to as scalping, and it puts your lawn’s health at risk by making it easier for weeds and lawn diseases to settle in.
pH. The acidity of your soil needs to be kept within a certain range for your grass to thrive. Acidity is measured on a scale that measures potential hydrogen, which is why it’s called the pH scale.
Anaerobic. Oxygen is essential for your lawn’s ongoing development. However, there are some issues that prevent your lawn from getting the oxygen it needs, which results in your lawn being anaerobic or lacking oxygen.
Discover Lawn Care for the Cherry Hill Area
We offer proven residential lawn care to homeowners in these communities:
- Cherry Hill
- Haddonfield
- Haddon Heights
- Merchantville
- Pennsauken
- Bellmawr
- And throughout the surrounding area
Cherry Hill homeowners call on us for residential lawn care with proven results. Contact us today to learn how our services can help in your yard!
