Lawn maintenance has its own unique language that’s used to describe anything from components of your lawn to some of the external factors that threaten its overall health. Being at least somewhat familiar with some of these terms can go a long way toward helping you understand not only what we do, but the health of your outdoor spaces as a whole. Below, we’ll take a look at some key terminology and how it fits into our overall residential lawn care approach for your Winchester property.
Essential Terms for Residential Lawn Care in Winchester
There’s a long list of different terms you may hear during the residential lawn care process. Let’s take a quick look at a few of them:
Pre & post-emergent. At Lawn Doctor of Berkeley-Jefferson-Washington Counties & Northern Shenandoah Valley, we offer comprehensive weed control services designed to fight a wide range of these invasive plants. During this process, you may hear our technicians mention pre-emergent or post-emergent treatments. These terms describe whether the treatments we’re applying to your yard fight weeds that have already popped up through the surface or are still underground.
Compaction. Over time, your soil can compress together. This can be caused by foot traffic and several other issues. When your soil gets pressed together too tightly, it’s referred to as compaction. When compaction is left unaddressed, it can prevent root expansion and block the circulation of essential resources in your soil.
Red thread. Lawn diseases can pop up in your lawn due to nutrient deficiencies and several other issues. One common lawn disease is called red thread, and it’s characterized by the pinkish strands that start developing in your grass. Red thread is treated with a fungicide, but regular maintenance can prevent it from popping up in the first place.
Brown patch. Another common lawn disease is called brown patch, which manifests in your lawn as a discolored patch of grass. Brown patch can be an eyesore, and it can persist over time if it’s not effectively treated.
Scalping. How you mow your grass plays a major role in determining how your lawn fights off external threats and develops through the seasons. Mowing your grass too short, often called scalping, can take a heavy toll on your lawn by weakening its defenses against weed invasions and other issues.
Lawn Care for Local Homeowners
We offer top-notch lawn care to our neighbors located in these areas:
- Winchester
- Martinsburg
- Hagerstown
- Charles Town
- Stephens City
- Falling Waters
- Stephenson
- And throughout the surrounding communities
Winchester homeowners look to us for residential lawn care. Call us today to learn how our services can benefit your lawn, too!
