Why does my lawn
look like that?
Avoid Unsightly Weeds
Proper lawn care and maintenance is challenging in the
summer due to the weather, but with the right lawn care
program by industry experts, you need not worry about pesky
lawn pests and weed control.
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Chinch Bugs
They suck and feed on sap
from the grass. This can make
the grass gradually wilt and
discolour. It is no wonder
then, that you may mistake
this to mean that your lawn
needs more watering. You
can identify the bugs by their
characteristically-bright colour and black triangle near the
shoulder, and a strong odour.
Lawn Grubs
Also known as white grubs, these
c-shaped pests are the larval forms
of several beetles. Grubs cause
damage by feeding on grass roots,
causing brown patches on your
lawn and turf that lifts easily.
In addition, a grub infestation
invites birds, skunks, moles and
raccoons that will relentlessly tear
away at your lawn looking for grubs to feed on. Nematodes
(tiny worms) release beneficial bacteria into the soil that
infects and eventually kills the grubs.
Crabgrass
Bare soil, water and sunlight: everything that crabgrass needs
to thrive in your lawn. The weedy grass can be found along the
edges of the lawn where warm-soil and bare spots are perfect
for their germination. Seed these bare spots to avoid crabgrass.
Mowing too short (less than 3 inches) also encourages crabgrass
because it avails the weed with the sunlight it needs to grow.
In addition, avoid watering too frequently since your lawn
probably has some crabgrass seeds waiting to sprout with the
right amount of watering.
If in doubt, call a lawn care specialist who can guarantee
quality of service and provide competitive rates to look after
your lawn for more than just one season.•
By Gerry Okimi, B.Sc. (Agriculture),
owner of Turf-King www.turf-king.ca
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Serving Hamilton, Halton, Burlington,
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Gerry T. Okimi B.Sc. (Agr.)
(905) 407-2550
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