Because effective lawn care requires so much more than simple watering and mowing, homeowners in Gainesville often make a plethora of errors when trying to do it all themselves. In fact, caring for your turf demands detailed attention, extensive time and energy, and an in-depth, science-driven understanding of key lawn care principles.
Common DIY Lawn Care Errors
At Lawn Doctor of Sherman-Denison-Gainesville, we’ve seen many homeowners take their lawns in the wrong direction. Our goal is to help you avoid doing damage to your grass and prevent common mistakes such as the following:
- Applying too much fertilizer. Although fertilizer gives your lawn access to essential nutrients, this does not mean that the more you apply to your turf the better. Even if you know that too much fertilizer can do damage, you might not be sure as to exactly how much is the right balance for your lawn. The best way to ensure this calculation is done right is to have our experienced team use professional equipment to evenly distribute the ideal formula for your yard.
- Missing the window for timely fertilization. Did you know that effective fertilization also requires careful timing? Application at the wrong time of year or during certain weather conditions could lead you to waste costly formulas and potentially damage your turf. As our experts know exactly when fertilizer is most effective for different grass species, you can trust that we will always provide optimal results through our treatments.
- Promoting a repeat weed invasion by pulling weeds. Pulling out weeds by hand may appear to be the most straightforward solution to a stubborn invasion. However, in addition to being labor-intensive and time-consuming, you can shoot yourself in the foot by manually removing weeds. If pieces of root are left in the soil, these plants can regenerate all too quickly. A more effective approach is to have our technicians target these unwanted plants using proven post-emergent weed control treatments.
Avoid Damage to Your Lawn with Professional Lawn Care in Gainesville!
Give your lawn the best chance of success by working with our trusted team of lawn care professionals. We provide a number of high-quality treatments, from fertilization to weed control and aeration, for yards in:
- Gainesville
- Sherman
- Denison
- Lake Kiowa
- Pottsboro
- And throughout the surrounding area
For lawn care in Gainesville,contact us today!
