Benefits of Fall Services

Printer-friendly versionHere are the benefits to have the fall services performed this season.

Improved air exchange between the soil and atmosphere.
Enhanced soil water uptake.
Improved fertilizer uptake and use.
Reduced water runoff and puddling.
Stronger turfgrass roots.
Reduced soil compaction.
Enhanced heat and drought stress tolerance.
Improved resiliency and cushioning.
Enhanced thatch breakdown.

Applying lime to the turf to make the soil less acidic.
Turf grasses do not grow well in highly acidic soils. Acid conditions in lawn soil can occur due to misuse of high nitrogen fertilizers; introduction of excessive amounts of organic soil conditioner, such as compost or peat moss, and by needles dropped from evergreen bushes and trees.You may have heard the terms “sweet soil” and “sour soil” before? Sour soil has too much acid in it, whereas sweet soils are overly alkaline. Extremes on either end are not favorable, however. Lime is NOT a fertilizer product, but more of a soil amendment or conditioner. Here’s what it helps with:* Corrects soil acidity (low pH)* Furnishes important plant nutrients-calcium and magnesium* Promotes availability and use of major plant nutrients and micro nutrients.* It increases bacterial activity in the soil which promotes more air exchange, thus aerating the root system. This benefit is often overlooked

Overseeding Keeps Lawn Thick And Weed-Free