by admin | Jun 9, 2017 | Irrigation Rockwall, Lawn Care Royse City, Sprinkler Systems Rockwall, Watering
Texas Summer Lawn Watering Guidelines
During times of prolonged summer heat and dry weather we need to provide plants, trees, flowers, lawn sod and seed with extra watering. Weeds are very opportunistic and will take advantage of dry, thin turf to quickly spread. Keep your lawn healthy to serve as a natural weed prevention. We’ve got the goods on the sweet spot!
Save these watering guidelines as a handy reference during the hot, dry days of summer:
For best results, water your lawn thoroughly three times a week if you do not get significant rainfall.
- In hot, dry weather, water shrubs and flowers daily.
- Morning, around 2 to 8 a.m., is the best time to water. Why? The a.m. is the best time to water the lawn because the air is cooler and there’s usually not much wind to blow the droplets. In the middle of the day, water evaporates too quickly. And in the evenings, water can cling to the blades of grass overnight, which can cause lawn diseases.
- Watering at any time of day is better than not watering at all.
- The rule of thumb for lawns is to water one-inch deep each time you water. It’s better for the lawn to water heavily and less frequently, than to lightly mist it every day.
- Use a rain gauge to make measuring an inch of water easy. If you don’t have a rain gauge, place a tuna can (or similarly sized vessel) in your yard as you water. When the can is full, you’ve watered enough!
- Pay special attention to high-sun areas of the lawn.
- Don’t forget that even mature trees need water, too.
Follow the watering guidelines above to ensure a dense turf throughout the summer.
If you have an irrigation system that isn’t working properly or have any questions about maintaining a healthy lawn, call First Response Lawn Care today at (214) 701-7622. We service Rockwall, Royse City and surrounding areas.
IRRIGATION
by admin | Jun 2, 2017 | Lawn Maintenance Rockwall, Lawn Mowing Rockwall
We are proud to offer top-notch lawn mowing services to homes in Rockwall and surrounding cities. Mowing the lawn is something of a chore to most people, but not us. We take pride in our lawn mowing service and strive to provide you with a top notch job.
Every lawn is unique, which is why we custom tailor our approach to best meet your specific needs. Our unique lawn mowing approach takes into account variables. We consider your grass type, varying mowing patterns, weed proliferation, and ideal cut height that is just right for your yard
Did you know that it is best to leave your grass a little on the long side? Mowing your grass too short can result in stress, bald spots, and increased weed production. Cutting your lawn at the right height will allow it to grow deeper roots which require less watering. This will have positive effects on both the environment and your wallet.
Our lawn mowing technicians are skilled workers who have deep expertise in lawn mowing and lawn maintenance. They know grass, and will deliver a perfect cut each and every time they mow. First Response Lawn Care will also trim hedges, fix sprinklers, and edge your lawn. Most importantly, we stand by our work. You will be happy to stand by it too, pardon the pun.
If that sounds good to you, get a quick quote for your lawn mowing service right now online We’d love to take care of your lawn!
Lawn Mowing & Maintenance
by admin | May 26, 2017 | Ant Control Rockwall Texas
Heavy Rain Forces Ants Into Homes
When it rains, the precipitation flushes out ants, and their natural reaction is to head for higher ground. Unfortunately, that higher ground is usually your home.
“We deal with it every year. And it’s a consistent thing,” said Kelley Enright of Dallas, Texas. Then she decided to call a professional ant control service and that stopped the ant intrusion. First Response Lawn Care is kept busy answering similar calls.
“A lot of times if there’s a window with some moisture they’ll just stay in that window and forge out on your counter,” said Shannon Milliken with First Response Lawn Care.
Horticulture Agent Dennis Patton reported that he can pinpoint one main reason for the ant invasion. “With the ants this year, let’s just say it’s related to weather,” he said. Frequent rain is forcing the odorous house ant into dryer conditions like between walls. Patton classifies the ant as a nuisance pest. “So in other words they’re just a pain in the pa-toot. They really don’t feed, eat, and they don’t carry diseases. They can bite or sting. They’re really just looking to survive,” he said.
The ant survives off nearly anything in your kitchen. “Anything sweet, starchy, even grease,” Milliken said.
First Response Lawn Care is an expert at killing ants. Service options include chemical treatments that can stop ants at the lawn level. If the rain has produced an ant population in your yard, call us today – (214) 701-7622. We can move them out–permanently.
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Ant Control
by admin | May 19, 2017 | Lawn Care Royse City, Lawn Maintenance Rockwall
Mowing your yard on a Saturday afternoon doesn’t sound like the best use of your valuable time. We have good news! First Response Lawn Care has professional hard working lawn care crews in the Rockwall and Royse City areas that actually enjoy making your lawn the talk of the neighborhood!
If you need routine maintenance on your residential lawn or perhaps your commercial property, and you live in the Rockwall or Royse city areas, we’ve got you covered.
During the growing season, our residential lawn service is scheduled on a weekly recurring basis. On occasion, some customers with smaller lawns prefer to have their yards mowed every ten days. We’d be happy to work out the best arrangement for you and the needs of your lawn.
For an average sized yard, we use commercial grade push-mowers. We always bag the grass clippings. Our crews are respectful of your garden, ornamental plants and flower bed areas. All routine maintenance includes edging sidewalks and driveways, and trimming around fences and other areas where a mower can’t reach. And to top it off, we leave your lawn sparkling after cleaning up any dirt, grass or debris left around your property.
Huge Lawn? No Problem.
We have huge mowers, too! Your huge yard will get the same attention to detail as those folks with medium to smaller yards. Our trained pros have the knowledge and experience needed to help you maintain a beautiful, healthy lawn that you and your family can enjoy.
To get a free quote for a one-time or extended service package, call First Response Lawn Care Royse City, Rockwall today at (214) 701-7622 or contact us HERE Click the box below for more information about our services.
Lawn Mowing & Maintenance
by admin | May 12, 2017 | Lawn Care Royse City, Lawn Maintenance Rockwall
Spring is the perfect time to fertilize your lawn.
Ah we are all dreaming of lush, green grass in our lawn. To make this happen, you have to weed and feed. Give your lawn its first feeding of fertilizer in the spring when the soil temperature reaches 55 degrees Fahrenheit. You’ll know when the soil warms up to 55 because the lilacs begin to blossom and the grass starts growing. For most of us, that means the first feeding should take place by about mid-April. So if you haven’t started, let’s do this.
Know the Numbers
If you plan on doing this yourself, when you buy fertilizer, you’ll see three numbers on the label. These numbers show the percentage of nitrogen, phosphate, and potassium, respectively. These are the primary nutrients needed to feed your lawn. So a 20-5-10 bag will have 20 percent nitrogen, 5 percent phosphate, and 10 percent potassium. The rest of the bag usually contains filler material that helps ensure an even application. The 20-5-10 mixture is a good basic mix for spring.
Use a Slow-Release With the Right Amount of Nitrogen
Slow-release fertilizers break down their nutrients over a longer period of time, so you can wait longer between applications. With slow-release, you can go every six to eight weeks, depending on your watering, instead of every four weeks.
A slow-release that contains nitrogen but not too much.
The most nitrogen you need on a lawn is one-tenth of a pound per week. The grass can’t get any greener than that. If you use more, you’re only going to make the grass grow faster so you have to mow more often. The secret is to get it as green as possible without growing it fast. Give your lawn between 2 and 3 pounds of nitrogen over the entire growing season. “If you go with 25-0-4, that gives you 1 pound of nitrogen, so over four weeks, that’s a quarter pound per week
Go With Granules
When we apply fertilizer, we spray your entire lawn in an impressively short amount of time. But we do this every day, and know how to factor in the wind and make sure the yard gets even coverage and have the equipment to get the job done right. Homeowners, on the other hand, should use granules and apply them with a spreader.
When you’re spraying, it’s tough for a nonprofessional to get a consistent application across the lawn. To get a free quote for a one-time or extended service package, call us today at (214) 701-7622.
WEED CONTROL | FERTILIZATION
