{"id":1416,"date":"2023-01-10T16:58:59","date_gmt":"2023-01-10T16:58:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/lakeland-fl\/?p=1416"},"modified":"2023-01-10T16:58:59","modified_gmt":"2023-01-10T16:58:59","slug":"residential-lawn-care-service-in-bartow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/lakeland-fl\/residential-lawn-care-service-in-bartow\/","title":{"rendered":"Residential Lawn Care Service in Bartow: Examining Common Lawn Care Myths"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-108 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/lakeland-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/283\/2016\/01\/2ndphotoforlawnfertlizationandweedplanpage-300x189.jpg\" alt=\"Pretty Woman playing with cute puppy on manicured green grass after Lawn Doctor provided Residential Lawn Care Service in Bartow\" width=\"300\" height=\"189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/lakeland-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/283\/2016\/01\/2ndphotoforlawnfertlizationandweedplanpage-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/lakeland-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/283\/2016\/01\/2ndphotoforlawnfertlizationandweedplanpage-768x483.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/lakeland-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/283\/2016\/01\/2ndphotoforlawnfertlizationandweedplanpage-1024x644.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/lakeland-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/283\/2016\/01\/2ndphotoforlawnfertlizationandweedplanpage.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-qtag-num=\"Q100046247\">Residential Lawn care is full of myths and misconceptions that can derail your DIY projects and put you back at square one.\u00a0At Lawn Doctor of Winter Haven-Lakeland, we offer fast, convenient, and affordable residential lawn care for Bartow area homeowners. Our expert service is a terrific way to maximize the growth, health, and beauty of your lawn while saving time and money.<\/p>\n<p>To begin, let&#8217;s go over some common myths about lawn care that can lead to poor results and wasted resources.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Debunking Common Lawn Care Myths<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Myth #1: Mow your lawn short to save time. <\/strong>Many homeowners operate under the misconception that the shorter they cut their grass, the less often they will need to mow. Unfortunately, cutting your grass too short can lead to some serious problems. We suggest only cutting about 1\/3 of the blades with each mowing session.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Myth #2: Water your lawn every day.<\/strong> Over-watering is a big problem. When your grass has more moisture than it can absorb, it can create conditions for disease to thrive. You should water your grass twice per week, with each session taking place right before sunrise. This will allow the warmth of the rising sun to burn off any excess moisture.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Myth #3: Pull your weeds by hand. <\/strong>While it&#8217;s possible to remove specific weeds in this manner, it is not a very effective or efficient way to treat the overall problem. If you leave any part of the root or stem behind, the weed will grow back. Instead of spending hours hunched over in your yard plucking weeds by hand, you can simply hire our expert weed control service and enjoy quick, effective, and guaranteed results.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Myth #4: You should fertilize your lawn twice per year. <\/strong>In reality, your lawn needs about 6 fertilization treatments annually. If you fail to deliver the consistent supply of nitrogen your lawn requires, your grass will experience poor growth and declining health. With our expert service, you can count on effective fertilization treatments with our slow-release fertilizer. Our team will make sure your grass has the right supply of vital macronutrients all year long.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>About Our Residential Lawn Care Service in Bartow<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>With expert service from our experienced professionals, you can rise above all the myths and misconceptions and secure guaranteed health and growth for your lawn. We are proud to offer our fast, convenient, and affordable customized lawn care throughout:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bartow<\/li>\n<li>Lakeland<\/li>\n<li>Winter Haven<\/li>\n<li>Lake Alfred<\/li>\n<li>Haines City<\/li>\n<li>and the surrounding areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For residential lawn care in Bartow,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/lakeland-fl\/contact_lawn_doctor\/\">contact us<\/a>\u00a0today.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Residential Lawn care is full of myths and misconceptions that can derail your DIY projects and put you back at square one.\u00a0At Lawn Doctor of Winter Haven-Lakeland, we offer fast, convenient, and affordable residential lawn care for Bartow area homeowners. 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