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Where do we service?
- Why should I choose TruGreen Tallahassee over another company?
- How do you bill for your services?
- Do I have to sign a new service contract every year?
- What guarantees do you provide?
- When is my next application?
If the weather is bad will my treatment be rescheduled?
My lawn treatment was done and shortly afterwards it began to rain.
- When can I walk on my lawn after a treatment?
- How Many Applications of Fertilizer Do I Need?
Will you leave me information about my lawn after each treatment?
Do I have to water my lawn to make it weed-free?
Do I have to be present during your treatments?
How do I make my lawn green?
How often should I mow?
What do I do about ? Crabgrass
Moss
Moles
Mushrooms
Brown spots
- Aeration- Who Should Get It And How Often?
- Will aerating control thatch?
(1) Where do we service? [Back to service ?]
(2) How do I sign up for services? [Back to service ?]
Signing up is easy. Just call. Request the services you want. If we haven't estimated your lawn, we will be out the next day to give you a free estimate on your lawn.
(3) Why chooseTruGreen Tallahassee over another company? [Back to service ?]
Nearly 100% of our first time customers, remain our customers today. We pride ourselves on providing superior customer service. Customizing our service to suit your needs.
(4) How do you bill me for your services? [Back to service ?]
After each service our bill will be left attached to your front door. You may pay by check, or money order. We also have a pre-payment discount plan, as well. Payments are due at time of service.
(5) Do I have to sign a new service contract every year? [Back to service ?]
Like your newspaper delivery service, we automatically continue treatments every spring. In case you forget, we send a reminder letter around February.
(6) What guarantees do you provide? [Back to service ?]
The treatments your lawn receives from TruGreen does not guarantee perfect results. The outcome depends largely on your mowing and watering routine, the amount of shade and trees present, soil and grass varieties and many other factors. However, if you are not satisfied, we'll keep working with you until you are or we'll refund the cost of the last treatment.
(7)When is my next application? [Back to service ?]
We schedule lawn applications at 5 week intervals.
(8) If the weather is bad will my treatment be pushed back to a later date? [Back to service ?]
Please don't worry if an application seems to be delayed. Weather plays a big part in when and where we treat. Our materials are blended especially for this climate and your lawn will most definitely be treated within the proper time frame.
(9) My lawn treatment was done and shortly afterwards it began to rain. Is it still okay?
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If it rains within an hour of one of our treatments, don't be concerned. All of our treatments do best when watered in. If a heavy downpour immediately follows a treatment, call us without delay and we can decide whether a reapplication is necessary.
(10) When can I walk on my lawn after a treatment? [Back to service ?]
We ask that people and pets stay off the lawn for two hours following an application to allow the products to thoroughly dry or be watered in. We'll post a sign after each visit noting the treatment date.
(11) Will you leave me information about my lawn after each treatment? [Back to service ?]
We leave a lot of written materials that explain what we have done and what you must do to assure a good looking, healthy lawn. Watering and mowing instructions, plus other information concerning your lawn.
(12) Do I have to water my lawn to make it weed-free? [Back to service ?]
Water, of course, is the key to good results. An inch and a half of water per week is essential. It can come from a combination of rainfall and sprinklers, but if you can't water properly, absolutely expect to see weeds.
(13) Do I have to be present during your treatments? [Back to service ?]
There's no need to be home during a treatment. We will service your lawn and leave information on your door regarding the treatment.
(14) How do I make my lawn Green? [Back to service ?]
First start by watering properly. Without proper watering, nothing else you do to the grass will make it turn green. Next, apply a little fertilizer over the course of the summer. Without some nutrients consistently added through-out the growing season, the grass will fade and become less green than it can be. Since you are watering and fertilizing, the grass is going to grow. If the lawn is cut improperly, it will not be as green as it can be. Simply put, mow high and let it lie. Put these three practices together in the right combination and a green lawn is actually quite easy. But remember, once it gets green, there is a maximum level it will be. Once it's looking good, enjoy it and don't keep trying to make it greener still. You'll be putting the lawn into a stress condition, which will eventually cause major problems.
(15) How often should I mow? [Back to service ?]
Your lawn does best if mowed once every week. Long intervals between mowing can damage grass. Also, it's best to avoid mowing when the lawn is wet or mowing during the hottest part of the day.
(16) Mushrooms [Back to service ?]
The presence of mushrooms means there is some decaying organic matter is present in the soil. Mushrooms are a result of organic matter (old tree roots, wood, etc.) decomposing in the soil. Don't worry it won't hurt your lawn and there is nothing you can do about it. They also indicate that there is plenty of moisture in the soil. Usually the mushrooms appear after a rainfall. Once the soil dries out a little, give it about 3-5 days and the mushrooms will probably go away. The only way to eliminate the mushroom growth is to remove the organic matter and the surrounding soil. A very big task, indeed. Mushrooms are a sign of life in the soil...and that's a good thing. Bear with them for a short time and they will disappear. Or, when mushrooms do appear, simply mow them off. And no, there is nothing to do to prevent them.
(17) Brown spots [Back to service ?]
Diagnosing the proverbial "brown spot" in a lawn can drive even a seasoned professional crazy. There are just so many things that can cause the lawn to turn brown and die in a spot. One thing you never want to do is to apply a control material without knowing exactly what the problem is. If you apply the wrong stuff, you may end up causing more problems than you are trying to solve. So where do you start? Have you been watering correctly? Lack of water will cause lots of yellowing and spots. Plus other problems will become worse if a lawn is not watered correctly. Over-watering can also yellow a lawn and can kill trees and shrubs! What about mowing? If a lawn is mowed too short or not often enough, brown spots can and do appear. Is it a problem from pets? Both dogs and cats can cause spots...even if you don't own one of your own. If all that has been taken care of, we start to look for diseases or insects. While there are millions of different insects in this world only 5 or 6 will cause damage to a lawn. So it is pretty easy to know what to look for. Diseases are a little harder to pick out, but again, there are only a relative few that routinely cause damage, so knowing the symptoms and signs can help narrow down the cause. A good diagnostic book from a garden center will help you know the symptoms...or, if you are a TruGreen customer, a trained service technician will come and check out your lawn for free. The bottom line is this: There are too many different things that may cause a brown spot in a lawn. Take the time needed to properly diagnose the problem before jumping in to start controlling something. You'll be glad you did.
(18) Aeration- Who Should Get It And How Often? [Back to service ?]
Every lawn can benefit from core aeration. It is suggested that a lawn be aerated at least every other year, but preferably every year.
(19) Will aerating control thatch? [Back to service ?]
Core Aeration brings cores of soil up from below the lawn's surface. We recommend that these cores be mowed back into the lawn. By allowing these cores to mix back into lawn surface, the soil adds back microbial agents which are needed to control thatch. This is not an immediate fix for a serious thatch problem, but is the best way to manage a thatch condition. |
