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Like a long list of other industries, lawn maintenance has its own distinct terminology. This terminology can describe anything from components of your lawn to the factors that put its health at risk, which is why it’s important to have at least\u00a0a general understanding of some basic terms. Below, we’ll go through a few must-know terms, when you might hear them, and how they fit into the big picture of our residential lawn care in the Virginia Beach, VA area.<\/p>\n

Essential Terms for Residential Lawn Care in Virginia Beach<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There are several lawn care\u00a0specific terms you might run into at some point throughout the treatment process. Here’s a closer look at some essential terms you should know:<\/p>\n

Pre & post-emergent.<\/strong>\u00a0Fighting weeds is a big part of our service. During either the planning or the application of our weed control treatments, you may hear our team talk about pre-emergent\u00a0or post-emergent\u00a0treatments. These terms refer to treatments that either address weeds that have already emerged from the soil or weeds that are still under your lawn’s surface.<\/p>\n

Compaction.<\/strong>\u00a0The soil under your lawn’s surface can become packed more and more tightly over time, which is called “compaction.” This is an issue because it can hinder your lawn’s ability to circulate nutrients and water to the root systems supporting your grass and other plants.<\/p>\n

Red thread.<\/strong>\u00a0Red thread\u00a0is a common lawn disease that’s caused by a fungus. You may hear this term pop up in our initial lawn evaluation if you’ve noticed any pinkish-red strands popping up in your grass. Red thread is treated with a fungus, but it can be prevented through regularly maintaining your lawn’s health.<\/p>\n

Brown patch.<\/strong>\u00a0Another common lawn disease is brown patch.\u00a0Although it’s also caused by a fungus, brown patch looks much different to red thread, and manifests as an unsightly discolored patch of grass. Like red thread, preventing brown patch is done by maintaining your lawn’s overall health.<\/p>\n

Scalping.<\/strong>\u00a0Mowing your grass affects more than its appearance. Mowing your grass too short, often referred to as scalping,\u00a0makes your lawn weaker against weed infestations, sun damage, and other issues.<\/p>\n

Learn About the Area’s Leading Lawn Care<\/strong><\/h2>\n

We offer proven residential lawn care to homeowners in these areas:<\/p>\n