GreenMaster Services & Timing of all Services:
Note: some services may not be applicable to you.
GreenMaster is a local but seasonal company and closes during the off-season (most of Dec & Jan) except for office communications (calls/emails).
First Year Expectations at GreenMaster
- Although our program is extremely effective, initial results may be somewhat slow within the first season depending on weed severity and turf health.
- Our program is designed for long-term use as results progressively improve over time. Allow at least one-year of service to produce visible improvements.
- “Free” On-Call Weed Insurance does not apply to first year customers and weed control treatments will not control certain “grassy” weeds if they have already emerged. However, Specialized weed control (spot spraying) can be done within the first year for an extra fee. After the first year, it is included free up to a certain limit.
- Specialized weed control is never meant to do the lion’s share of the weed control but rather as an insurance safety net for weeds that survive or breakthrough after the primary pre-emergent treatments have been applied and watered-in and activated correctly.
- Weed control does not mean 100% weed free. Weed control is the level of weed suppression to the extent as to allow the primary turfgrass to flourish to its full potential with minimal to no weed pressure or influence resulting in a clean & attractive appearance.
- If your lawn is in a weakened/unhealthy condition, some treatments may cause temporary turf stress and a soil test should be taken.
- The day we service your lawn is based on the plan you selected. Each plan includes specific treatments that are applied at different times throughout the season for the best results.
- If you see us in your neighborhood but we haven’t treated your lawn, it simply means we are applying a treatment that is not scheduled for your plan at that time.
- We carefully schedule all applications to avoid unfavorable weather conditions and ensure the best possible outcome for your lawn. Because of this, treatment dates may shift slightly, and we appreciate your patience as we plan your next service.
Top 5 Things You Can Do To Insure Good Weed Control
1. Watering-in treatments correctly as advised on the E-Doorhanger sent to you after each treatment. Watering too little, too much or waiting too long can all compromise the weed control results. Waiting on rainfall is not recommended. Rainfall can wash away weed spray & fertilizer or worse, force the pre-emergent too deep into the rootzone of the turfgrass which can cause turf damage. Gentle irrigation is much preferred to unpredictable rainfall.
When irrigated correctly, the
pre-emergent can get to the exact depth required and then dries and bonds to
the soil creating a weed prevention barrier – this is how it’s done.
2. Avoid mowing with dirty/weedy mowers. Even lawn
mowing services can bring in unwanted weeds. The best way is to use your own
mower and don’t mow weeds with it, keep it clean & uncontaminated.
3. Turf must be healthy enough to pose natural competition to
weeds. Be sure it’s not being suppressed by:
Grubs/insects, lack of sunlight, soil compaction, soil
infertility, poor drainage, soil movement. Have us do a soil test.
4. Take what
measures you can to reduce high weed pressure from surrounding areas.
5. Avoid over watering (includes rainfall) which prematurely washes away & dilutes the weed preventing active ingredients in the pre-emergent. Over watering causes weed problems like “Nut-Sedge” & “Crabgrass” & other hard to kill weeds. See our season-long water guide
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