Lawn care has its own distinct language, describing everything from what we’re looking for in our initial lawn evaluation to the services we provide. Being familiar with some of these terms is helpful when our technicians are discussing your lawn’s specific needs. Below, we’ll highlight a few of these essential terms and how these terms relate to our residential lawn care in the Danbury, CT, area.
Essential Lawn Care Terms
There’s a robust vocabulary tied to lawn care. Let’s dive into some of these essential terms, what they mean, and when they might show up throughout the residential lawn care process:
1. Treatment
We offer a long list of service options, but individual applications of these services are referred to as “treatments.” Ongoing treatments help your lawn stay healthy and grow through the seasons while keeping external threats like weeds and lawn diseases at bay.
2. Dormant
Some plants enter a state where they’re alive but inactive. This is referred to as a “dormant” state and can apply to several plants, including grass and weeds. This is why some grasses turn brown in the winter, and so many weeds pop up once the temperatures start rising once winter is over.
3. Brown Patch
A variety of lawn diseases can appear in your lawn, usually due to nutrient deficiencies or moisture levels outside the ideal range. One of these diseases is called “brown patch,” and it looks just how it sounds: an unsightly brown patch of grass. A fungus causes this condition, so it’s treated with a fungicide. But preventing brown patch can be done with effective ongoing lawn maintenance.
4. pH
How acidic or alkaline your soil is directly impacts the nutrients available to your grass. Acidity and alkalinity levels are measured on the “pH” scale, which stands for “potential hydrogen.” The healthy pH for most grasses generally lies between 6 – 7 on the scale – anything outside of this can put your lawn’s health at risk.
Our Residential Lawn Care in Danbury
Working with our team means getting personalized lawn care. We’ll work around your specific needs while also being available for any questions or necessary changes as they pop up over time.
We offer proven residential lawn care to homeowners in these areas:
- Danbury
- Branford
- Ridgefield
- Guilford
- Washington
- New Milford
- And throughout the surrounding communities
For residential lawn care in Danbury, contact us today!
