Not sure what is fact or fiction when it comes to your lawn? There’s a lot of unreliable information out there about lawn care, which can make getting a green, lush yard more difficult. To help, Lawn Doctor of Fort Walton Beach-Destin-Niceville offers the truth, so you avoid common residential lawn care myths.
- Myth #1: Any fertilizer will work. Your lawn is unique and has different nutritional needs from the yard across the street or even the one right next door. The wrong product won’t boost color and growth and, worse, it can damage the grass. It’s why hiring a professional lawn company to provide fertilization is always a good idea.
- Myth #2: Beer is a good fertilizer. This is yet another fertilizer-related claim that is not true. The simple sugars in beer won’t boost lawn color or growth and can even create conditions where fungus spreads. Skip the beer and stick to real fertilizer.
- Myth #3: You can efficiently aerate with spiked shoes. To aerate your lawn, at least 5% of the soil needs to be treated to reduce soil compaction. This is not something that can be accomplished with a shoe. Instead, hire a professional that uses proper equipment and time-tested techniques, like core aeration.
- Myth #4: All thatch is bad for your lawn. Thatch is the layer of dead organic matter, like grass clippings, sitting on top of the soil. It’s true that if the layer gets thick, it prevents fertilizer and water from reaching the roots. However, a little bit of thatch is actually good for your lawn, as it breaks down and returns nutrients to the soil.
Ready for Residential Lawn Care from Destin’s Experts?
Ready to bring in the pros? We’re here for you with proven treatments that are based in science. As a result, we’ll provide care that is time-tested using high-quality products and industry-leading equipment. Your turf will be treated in a customized way, as well, with services fine-tuned around its specific traits and needs. We’ll bring out its best in a way you love, guaranteed.
We offer residential lawn care plans and services in:
- Destin
- Niceville
- Fort Walton Beach
- Navarre
- Santa Rosa Beach
- Crestview
- And throughout the surrounding area
Contact us today to find out more about residential lawn care in Destin, FL.
