Like many other industries, lawn care has its own unique terminology. You may hear some of this lawn care-specific terminology from your neighbors, from hardware store associates, and even from our technicians when we show up to apply our treatments. Knowing a few of these key terms can go a long way toward helping you understand why we do what we do at Lawn Doctor of Greater Richmond. Below, we’ll highlight a few essential residential lawn care terms that we feel homeowners should know.
Essential Terms for Residential Lawn Care in Richmond
There’s an extensive list of lawn care terms that can pop up at some point throughout the treatment process:
1. Red Thread
There are several lawn diseases out there, and all of them can affect your lawn’s health and appearance to some degree. “Red thread” is a common lawn disease that’s caused by a fungus, and it causes ugly reddish-pink strands to appear in your grass. Because red thread is caused by a fungus, it’s treated with a fungicide, but it can be prevented through regular lawn maintenance.
2. Brown Patch
Brown patch is another common lawn disease. And like red thread, brown patch is caused by fungus. However, brown patch can often cover a larger area and have more of an impact on your lawn’s overall appearance, which is why it’s important to get it under control and prevent it from popping up again in the future.
3. Pre & Post-Emergent
Our team utilizes a comprehensive approach to fighting weeds. And as a part of this approach, we address several different types of these plants. You may hear “pre-emergent” and “post-emergent” pop up during the weed control process. These terms refer to whether the weeds we’re addressing with our treatments have broken through your lawn’s surface or not.
4. Compaction
“Compaction” refers to the packing together of your soil, which happens over time due to changes in the weather, foot traffic, and other issues. If there’s too much compaction in your soil, it can prevent oxygen and other resources from reaching the root systems under your lawn’s surface.
5. Scalping
Although our team doesn’t offer mowing services, we do know what it takes to get the most out of mowing. “Scalping” is a term that can pop up during this process, and it refers to mowing your grass too short. This can cause issues in your lawn by making it more susceptible to weed infestations.
We offer proven residential lawn care to our neighbors in these areas:
- Richmond
- Henrico
- Midlothian
- Chesterfield
- Chester
- Glen Allen
- Ashland
- Mechanicsville
- Hanover
- And throughout the surrounding communities
For residential lawn care in Richmond, contact us today!
