There’s a unique vocabulary attached to the maintenance of your outdoor spaces, and it can be used to describe anything from issues that can pop up in your lawn to the approaches we use to correct them. Being familiar with some essential lawn maintenance terminology can help you better understand your outdoor areas and how our team keeps them looking great. Below, we’ll take a look at some of these terms and how they fit into our residential lawn care in Fairfield County, CT.
Essential Terms for Residential Lawn Care in Fairfield County
Knowing some basic lawn care terminology can help you wrap your head around certain parts of the treatment process. Let’s look at a few of these key terms:
Pre & post-emergent. Our weed control program effectively addresses a wide range of different weeds. The weeds that have already popped up in your lawn are referred to as post-emergent, since they’ve already emerged from the ground. Weeds that are still underground, however, are referred to as pre-emergent. Taking steps to fight both types of weeds helps us keep your lawn looking its best through the seasons.
Compaction. Over time, your soil can become more and more tightly packed. This is called compaction, and it’s an issue because it stops your roots from expanding freely and blocks the essential circulation of resources like oxygen and nutrients.
Red thread. Red thread is a common lawn disease that’s caused by an invasive fungus. Red thread shows up in local lawns as reddish-pink threads that pop up in the grass. To treat red thread, fungicide is necessary, but it can be prevented from showing up in the first place by maintaining your lawn’s overall health, but may occasionally need a special treatment.
Dollar Spot. Another common lawn disease is brown patch, also known as Dollar Spot. Dollar Spot, named for the discolored appearance it gives the affected areas of your lawn, generally pops up due to nutrient deficiencies. Keeping Dollar Spot at bay, like red thread, is effectively done through regular lawn maintenance, but may occasionally need special treatments.
Scalping. The height to which you mow your lawn affects its overall health. When you mow your lawn too short, commonly called scalping, you’re making it weaker against weeds, sun damage, and other threats.
Guaranteed Care in Fairfield County
We offer proven residential lawn care to homeowners in these areas:
- Fairfield County
- Easton
- Fairfield
- Weston
- Westport
- Norwalk
- Darien
- New Canaan
- Greenwich
- Stamford
- And throughout the surrounding communities
For residential lawn care that brings results to local lawns, contact Lawn Doctor of Fairfield County and Westchester County today!
