It’s the information age and there’s an abundance of it when it comes to lawn care. However, if you’re not careful, you can actually damage your lawn with hacks and tips that aren’t all true. Instead, let professionals in residential lawn care in Farmingdale, on Long Island, and in nearby areas in NY care for your yard. You can skip the fake news, get the facts, and put your lawn in the best hands possible by avoiding myths like:
- Sugar and beer are good for your lawn. There are claims that items like these can help your grass grow and improve discoloration. Yet, there’s no evidence these work, and you can actually cause damage to your turf if you dump them on your lawn. Both can feed fungus which can cause diseases to spread, harming it in the process. Lawn Doctor of Long Island uses all natural moisture products to help grass maintain it’s green color during hot summer months.
- Salt, vinegar, and other household items can kill weeds. While these might burn weeds, you’ll end up doing more harm than good by also burning your grass. The weed control products we use target the weeds while avoiding any damage to your lawn. And it’s safer than the dishwashing liquid you use inside your home. So, stick with a proven weed control plan from a residential lawn care company in the Farmingdale area, like Lawn Doctor of Long Island.
- Spiked shoes are an easy way to aerate. Despite claims, spiked shoes are not effective. When it comes to aeration, at least 5% of the soil must be treated for the best results. Shoes can’t come close to accomplishing this and you can even cause further soil compaction by walking over your lawn. Proper decompaction helps improve drainage, thicken your lawn and avoid turf disease.
- Fertilizer is harmful to the planet. Too much of anything can be harmful, including fertilizer. However, when you fertilize your lawn properly, with the right nutrients in the appropriate amount, you’ll support vigorous growth, brighter color, and stronger defenses – without harming the environment. That’s why Lawn Doctor uses the Turf Tamer, a motorized spreader that is ground metered to apply the correct amount of fertilizer without negatively affecting the environment.
Ready for Residential Lawn Care from the Experts in Farmingdale?
Stop wasting time wondering what’s true when it comes to taking care of your turf. Instead, let Lawn Doctor of Long Island handle the heavy lifting. Our residential lawn care techniques are time-tested and proven, backed by years of experience in and around Farmingdale and rooted in science.
We also use premium products you can’t find on store shelves and exclusive equipment not available elsewhere. We will treat your lawn faster and more effectively with tried-and-true methods and a service guarantee that’s one of the best around in:
- Long Island
- Massapequa
- Farmingdale
- Port Washington
- Hicksville
- Plainview
- And throughout the surrounding area
Contact us today to find out more about residential lawn care in Farmingdale, NY.
