Instructions

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TREATMENT #1

INSTRUCTIONS:

Keep people and pets off of lawn until it has dried, about an hour.
MUST be watered in before mowing. Please wait for a rain event or irrigate manually before mowing.
- Let dry for one hour after first watering.
- Never mow a wet lawn.
This treatment can be watered in immediately after.
Follow Utah weekly watering guide.
- https://conservewater.utah.gov/weekly-lawn-watering-guide/
Aerate every Spring; does not matter when.
- Aerating after your lawn treatment will not hurt or damage your treatment.
- Wet/damp soil will increase core aeration depth.
- Dirty machines will transfer disease. Use an Aerator knowledgeable about lawn diseases and how to prevent transfer. Let us know if you need a recommendation.

TIPS:

Rake or blow matted areas.
Move trampolines to new location every week, if possible.
Tune up mower.
- A sharp blade cuts clean; dull blades tear and promote disease transfer.
Mow short first few mows. Once majority of lawn is green and growing increase mower height one notch.
- Bag clippings. Grass clippings will transfer disease when present.
- Mow a different direction every week.
- Rinse mower after each use, if possible, to reduce disease transfer.
Trim trees and shrubs now, before they start growing.
Turn on and tune up sprinklers. You do not need to set your timer yet; just get them ready to use. Check coverage, major problems will be obvious.
Do not overseed in the Spring; pre-emergent stops ALL seeds from germinating. Overseeding needs to be done at the end of Summer once temperatures cool down and pre-emergent has worn off.
- If you must sod or seed treated areas, thoroughly till soil before to break up pre-emergent layer; this will also ruin preventative weed control in that area.

Treatment 2

TREATMENT #2

Will be a liquid fertilizer and needs to dry completely before using; about an hour depending on weather conditions. Includes season specific lawn nutrition, Spring pre-emergent and post-emergent weed control. This treatment will also include the lawn insecticide to control both surface and soil insects through Summer.

Foundation spider sprays will be done during this visit for those that chose them.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Keep people and pets off of lawn until it has dried, about an hour.
Let treatment sit for at least 6 hours before watering.
MUST be watered in before mowing. Please wait for a rain event or irrigate manually before mowing.
- Let dry for one hour after first watering.
- Never mow a wet lawn.
Follow Utah weekly watering guide.
- https://conservewater.utah.gov/weekly-lawn-watering-guide/
Spider sprays need to dry before people and pets use treated areas; about 15 minutes depending on weather conditions.

TIPS:

Raise mower height at least one notch.
- Is your mower blade sharp?
Mow a different direction every week.
Move trampolines to new location every week, if possible.
Bag clippings. Grass clippings will transfer disease if present.
Rinse mower after each use, if possible, to reduce disease transfer.
Check sprinkler coverage: hot spots are going to start showing up.
Do not overseed in the Spring; pre-emergent stops ALL seeds from germinating. Overseeding needs to be done at the end of Summer once temperatures cool down and pre-emergent has worn off.
- If you must sod or seed treated areas, thoroughly till soil before to break up pre-emergent layer; this will also ruin preventative weed control in that area.

Treatment 3

TREATMENT #3

Will be a granular fertilizer and can be used as soon as the dust settles; about 10 minutes. It does not need to be watered in. Includes season specific lawn nutrition and post-emergent weed control. Granular fertilizer can be mowed over immediately after application, it will not disrupt the application coverage.

Foundation spider sprays will be done during this visit for those that chose them.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Let the dust settle for about 10 minutes before using lawn.
Spider sprays need to dry before people and pets use treated areas; about 15 minutes depending on weather conditions.
Follow Utah weekly watering guide.
- https://conservewater.utah.gov/weekly-lawn-watering-guide/
Never mow a wet lawn.

TIPS:

Check sprinkler coverage. Problems will be obvious in the heat.
Move trampolines to new location every week, if possible.
Raise mower height as high as you can stand it.
- Is your mower blade sharp?
Skip a mow; longer grass helps shade the soil and makes your water last longer.
Mulch clippings as long as it doesn’t leave piles on the lawn, otherwise bag it.
- Bag clippings whenever there is active disease. Grass clippings will transfer disease.
Rinse mower after each use, if possible, to reduce disease transfer.
Avoid trying to germinate seed in the heat.

Treatment 4

TREATMENT #4

INSTRUCTIONS:

Let the dust settle for about 10 minutes before using lawn.
Follow Utah weekly watering guide.
- https://conservewater.utah.gov/weekly-lawn-watering-guide/
Never mow a wet lawn.

TIPS:

BE READY to seed and sod if you need to, now is the time!
- Wait for daytime temps below 85 degrees.
- Cover new seed areas with half inch of soil, or equivalent.
- Aerate before overseeding.
- Seed must stay damp during daylight for 2-3 weeks.
  - Water 10-15 minutes, 3 times per day during daylight.
  - Water like normal once blades reach 1.5 inches.
Move trampolines to new location every week, if possible.
Check sprinkler coverage. Problems will be obvious in the heat.
Be ready to lower mower height one notch once temperatures start to cool off.
- Cutting shorter in cooler temperatures reduces disease growth.
- Is your mower blade sharp?
Mulch clippings unless it leaves piles of long grass on the lawn, otherwise bag.
- Bag clippings whenever there is active disease. Grass clippings will transfer disease.
Rinse mower after each use, if possible, to reduce disease transfer.

Treament 5

TREATMENT #5

Will be a liquid fertilizer and needs to dry completely before using; about an hour depending on weather conditions. Includes season specific lawn nutrition and post-emergent weed control.

Foundation spider sprays will be done during this visit for those that chose them.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Keep people and pets off of lawn until it has dried, about an hour.
Let treatment sit for at least 6 hours before watering.
Spider sprays need to dry before people and pets use treated areas; about 15 minutes depending on weather conditions.
MUST be watered in before mowing. Please wait for a rain event or irrigate manually before mowing.
- Let dry for one hour after first watering.
- Never mow a wet lawn.
- In the event you cannot water and there is no rain event in the near future, please allow treatment to sit for 5-7 days before mowing.
Please reschedule any mowing until after water event.
Follow Utah weekly watering guide.
- https://conservewater.utah.gov/weekly-lawn-watering-guide/

TIPS:

Finish any seeding or sodding projects 3-4 weeks before nighttime temperatures reach freezing temperatures.
Lower mower height to your minimum. Never shorter than 1.5-inch grass blade length.
- Bag clippings. Grass clippings will transfer disease.
- Continue mowing until lawn stops growing in colder temperatures.
Remove any leaves from lawn before freezing temperatures.
Winterize sprinklers before freezing temperatures.

SPRINKLER RECOMMENDATIONS

Follow Utah weekly watering guide.
- https://conservewater.utah.gov/weekly-lawn-watering-guide/

Sprinkler Run Times:

Fixed spray heads: 15-25mins each zone.

Low pressure heads: 45-55mins each zone.

Rotating heads: 35-55mins each zone.

*Add 25-50% to any zone with heads rotating further than 180 degrees.

*Use proper jet insert for distance, don’t obstruct water stream with diffusing screw; needs straight water stream out of jet.

Check sprinkler coverage often.

Watering Frequency:

“Normal” watering frequency for average weekly temperatures:

Above 60 - Once per week

Mid-70’s - 1-2 times

Mid-80’s - 2-3 times

Above Mid-90’s - 3-4 times

Sandy soils will need less water more often; Clay soils will need more water less often. Find what works best for your soil.

TIPS:

Start times should be in the early AM so they finish running by 8AM, whenever possible.
Update your timer if necessary; it MUST work correctly.
Turn your timer off if a significant rain event is in the forecast.
- Rain sensors are cheap and effective as an alternative to manually shutting off timer.
- Too much water wastes money and resources and encourages disease growth.
Lawns with Necrotic Ring Spot need special care and require different watering methods. Ask us if you have questions regarding NRS.