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Frequently
Asked Questions ???
This
page has been set up to answer some of the most common questions we have
come across in the Lawn care, Tree and shrub care and Landscape
industries. Some questions may involve an "on-site inspection
" and cannot be answered here on this page. Choice Cut Landscaping offers
"on-site" help for our current customers (Northern Suburbs
& Northern Chicago land area only) through our customer service
department. Customer Service can be reached mon - fri between 8:30 -
1:00 (central.) at 847.297.7967 or by e-mail.
We will usually respond to your questions within the next 1-2 business
days. If you are not a current customer but have a specific question
regarding lawn care we will do all we can to assist you in getting the
right answers. Please send questions via e-mail
so we can keep the phones open for our current customers.
Q
& A
Q..... How
often should I water?
A..... Lawns
require different amounts of water during different times of the year.
We have a page set up at this link to break down
the watering requirements per season.
Q..... When
establishing a new lawn, a common question asked is, "Should I seed
or sod?" Both have advantages and
disadvantages. There are three
important decisions when considering establishment methods: 1) turf grass
selection, 2) site preparation, and 3) care of the new lawn.
A..... It
is recommended that lawns be fertilized three times during the growing
season, with applications about six weeks apart. Fertilizing too early
in the spring could encourage lush growth, susceptible to spring frost.
Fertilizing after mid August would encourage growth too late in the
season, which would not harden off in time for winter.
Q..... How
long should I wait to see results from seeding?
A..... Seed
germination varies according to many different factors including
temperatures, moisture and type of seed used. If soil temperatures are
above 55 degrees and there is adequate soil moisture, Most seed will
begin to germinate within 10-14 days. Then it will take 4-6 weeks to
tell how well it will fill in. Bluegrass takes 14-21 days to germinate
but 9 months to mature. If bluegrass is your choice, Fall would be the
time of year to seed.
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Q..... Why
won't grass stay in shady areas of my lawn, even though I use shady
grasses?
A..... Grasses
are plants that require a certain amount of light to survive. Plants use
light to process and create food. Some grasses do better than others in
shady areas because of the way they grow. Deep shade grasses grow
flatter and can take in more light than a plant that grows straight up
and down. Even shady grasses require sunlight for at least 1/3 of the
day. If this requirement is not met the plant will begin to suffer and
die back. The only way of saving this grass is to get more light into
the area. If that is not an option, We would advise landscaping the area
and taking the bad areas out.
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Q..... Why
do I still get crabgrass in my lawn after applying a preemergent in the
Spring?
A..... Like
any application made to the lawn, It is subject to weather conditions
such as rain. Moisture can effect how long the preemergent is effective.
If you apply a preemergent in early Spring and still have a problem in
the Summer with crabgrass, it would be a good idea to make a second
application about a month after the first to help control it. Even under
the best circumstances, a preemergent is about 85% effective. There are
several things that can be done to help keep crabgrass out of your lawn.
Please follow this link for more info.
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Q..... My
garage door has a 3 x 3 square on both sides of it for planting. I am
looking for something with a little height in a dark red or burgundy
color to plant. I'm really not sure what to look for. (small tree,
shrub, flower???) But I specifically want that color.
A..... I
love nandina's. They have a pretty burgundy reddish leaves that gets
pretty globes of red berries in the winter. They would grow up and not
so wide for your 3x3 areas. Check them out.
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