Do you find yourself in a constant battle against lawn diseases and insect infestations? In Sioux Falls, SD, for example, this could look like a recurring chinch bug infestation or leaf spot infection. These could be signs of a larger issue pervading your lawn. Instead of always trying to combat these issues with fungicides or insecticides, you should strive to get to the root of the problem and ensure your turf has enough resources and nutrients to resist these issues. You can help your turf with a consistent lawn care schedule which includes services like fertilization treatments, weed control, and aeration!

Get to the root of the problem with a soil test.

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You need to make sure your lawn has enough nutrients and resources to fight off any issues like turf diseases and that it can handle stressful environmental conditions. You want to avoid using chemicals to fight off insects and diseases all the time because that isn’t getting to the root of the problem—it’s only relieving the symptoms. Sure, fungicides and insecticides are fine to use on your turf occasionally, but if you find yourself relying on them, then that means there is a bigger issue that needs to be addressed. One way to get to the root of the issue with your lawn is by scheduling a soil test. You should schedule a soil test with your local lawn care professional to help you determine just what your grass needs to start thriving again!

Strengthen your lawn with a consistent lawn care schedule.

Another way you can help your declining turf is by maintaining a consistent lawn care schedule. A consistent lawn care schedule will give your turf everything it needs while eliminating any problems that can disrupt its health, like weeds stealing nutrients away from your grass. A consistent lawn care schedule will strengthen your grass significantly, meaning it can better stave off any issues. A healthy lawn will be better able to fight off turf diseases, stay strong against insect infestations, and bounce back quickly from stressful environmental conditions like the heat in summer.

What does a consistent lawn care regimen look like?

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Many services go into a consistent lawn care regimen, and each one should help your turf get the nutrients and resources it needs to remain healthy. Below are some of the services that you should schedule to keep your grass in good condition throughout the year:

  • Fertilizer treatments should be done in the spring, summer, and fall to give your lawn a constant supply of nutrients.
  • Pre-emergent weed control treatments should be done in the spring to keep weeds from sprouting in your yard.
  • Post-emergent weed control treatments should be done throughout the year to target any existing weeds on your lawn.
  • Schedule aeration in the spring and fall to loosen up your soil and reduce soil compaction.
  • Overseeding should be done in the fall to help thicken your lawn and promote new growth.

These services are the bare minimum needed to keep your lawn healthy. Besides these services, you can also schedule other services like soil conditioning and regular soil testing to keep your soil in optimal condition.

Services like preventative grub control are great additions to keep your lawn protected from any devastating damage!

Call us today to enroll in one of our lawn care programs!

At Sharp Lawn Care, we offer a variety of lawn care programs to suit your needs and keep your lawn healthy year-round! You can enroll in the Sharp Essentials Package, Sharp Plus Package, or Sharp Premium Package. We offer our lawn care services to properties in the Sioux Falls, SD area, including Tea and Harrisburg. If you're in this area, then give us a call today at (605) 251-6880. We also service properties in the Sioux City, IA area. If you're in this area, you can reach us at (712) 253-8024.