Be sure to keep your air filter clean on your lawn mower. It is very simple & quick to do this. Depending on how dusty your lawn is you need to do this daily or every other day.Here in Northeast Georgia it has really been a task to keep my mowers’ filters clean and changed out since it has been dry the past two years. The short video below shows how to clean the filter.
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The cold weather in November seems like a repeat of last year with December being warmer than usual. I sure hope that is the case. Cold weather is not for me. Next week’s weather in the Commerce, GA area looks to be a bit milder. It also seems like the majority of leaves fell within 2 weeks in some places i service. But I know there are more to follow. Don’t forget to use your leaves in a compost pile as they can do wonders for your plants.
With the cold snap we are having in Northeast Georgia I want to make sure everyone is aware of the danger of your pressure washer pump freezing. We all wrap our pipes and out door faucets but some may forget about out pressure washers. You can buy a pump saver from home depot to protect it or you can buy a blow out device from us here that gets the water out of the pump.
by WestWing888
A basic way to make sure your lawn is substantial as well as healthy each spring is to provide it with the proper lawn care throughout the months of winter and in late fall. While most lawns appear altogether hibernating throughout these months, the way that the lawn is cared for during this time period can make a lot of difference to the overall beauty and health of it when the summer time arrives. Here are a few ideas that will assure that the lawn is as healthy as it can possibly be when warm weather eventually returns.
Clearing Debris
If you happen to live in a region where there is regular snowfall, you want to be certain your strategy includes seeing to it that all parts of the lawn are free of debris as well as clutter prior to the first large snowfall of the year happens. Good maintenance of your lawn and preparation for winter snow include raking the leaves, getting rid of sticks, and removing any other kind of debris that simply does not belong on your lawns.
Even if you do not expect a lot of snow, it is always important to make sure the grass is not left under a pile of leaves or other waste which can interfere with the grass receiving a higher rate of moisture, air and nutrients. While the growth of most grass frequently stops at the end of autumn, it still has the capability of dying if it is buried under any type of yard debris.
Controlling Weeds
There are numerous individuals that have the misconception that the summer season is the most significant time period to control weeds. However, just the opposite is true and it is significant to realize this in order to plan for appropriate and healthy lawn care for the lawns that are around your home and garden.
Weeds actually grow much quicker than your lawn did during the winter, as compared to the summer season. If weeds are allowed to merely grow out of control during the “off season”, then there might not be a lot of lawn left to enjoy when spring comes.
Fortunately, since your grass will be growing at a much slower rate during the fall and winter, it is fairly easy to pinpoint the progress of weeds during this time period. Just make certain that you give a little attention and care to your lawn during these particular months, and get the weeds pulled out, or apply herbicide, so these weeds do not smother the lawn and ruin the appearance of your designed landscape.
Rye Grass and Bluegrass
If you are happy with the look of a thick flourishing lawn through the wintertime, then it is a good idea to plant ryegrass, bluegrass or other types of northern grasses which all have a tendency to be heartier and will survive through the cold winter months.
One of the primary benefits when using rye grass in your lawn, is that it generally grows well when mixed with your current grass and it will make your lawn appear more lush and full. However, the ryegrass will actually die off and the lawns regular grass will then take over as it comes to life in the springtime.
The winter grasses such as rye, will tend to grow better if you plant them in mid and later part of October. If you decide to plant in the fall, you will still need to make sure that your new lawn receives sufficient amounts of water.
If you get a week of dry weather, you want to make sure you water your lawn so that the rye gets one to two inches of water per week. Just by taking a few simple measures of lawn care should help you achieve a healthy and lush lawn that stand out in the summer.
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by WestWing888
Almost everybody realizes what “curb appeal” is and the reason why it is important. This is the first impression that an individual receives as they initially pull up to the house. It only takes a fraction of a second for somebody to ‘evaluate your house and determine a number of different things about you even before they set foot onto your property.
One of the most significant ways that you can provide your house with a needed boost and enrich its curb appeal is feeding the lawn and making sure it is well maintained and carefully manicured.
Although it may seem easy enough, sometimes making the back and front lawn to appear beautiful, impeccable and appealing can be a tedious process, particularly if there were some initial problems with the health of the lawn. Listed below is a set of lawn care suggestions and tips that can assist you in cultivating a lawn that draws people to your house, invites them, and provides your curb appeal with a real boost.
1. Find out about the condition of the soil of your lawn. It is easy enough to get the soil tested. Just contact the agricultural extension agent in your city. This basic test will be able to speedily discover the elements of your soil and will indicate all that is missing so that you can correct the problem.
2. Have a scheduled lawn maintenance routine that incorporates fertilizing three to five times per year. Make certain that it is performed on a regular basis and it provides the right kind of food for the grass in the garden lawn. The extension agency can also assist you with information in this matter as it pertains to your local area.
3. When attempting to mow your grass during the heat of summer, make sure that you cut it to the maximum height that your lawn mower permits. This help the grass to dry faster after rainfall and even allows for shade on the ground, which assists in preventing moisture loss. This will help to conserve water, and it will also help the lawns to crowd out the weeds and smother them. During the cool and wet parts of the year, you can setup the lawnmower to cut lower depending on your preferences.
4. Water approximately one and a half inches at least once a week. When you briefly water every day, you encourage your lawn to develop a more shallow type of root system. Watering just once a week helps to develop strong deep roots that have the ability to better withstand hot, dry summer weather.
5. You should aerate at least once or twice each year. It also helps to promote a lawn with a deep root system and helps water and allow food for the lawn to get past the surface and into the roots, where it can do the most good. Aeration can also repair the symptoms of soil compaction, which is a specific problem if you are using a riding lawn mower to help maintain your lawn.
6. Keep your mower blades sharp and well maintained. Dull blades actually tear off the tip of the blades of grass and give it a ragged appearance and cause browning at the ends of the grass. Also, you should mow your lawn in different directions and patterns each time you mow. This helps avoid soil compaction and ruts.
7. Watch for signals of dead areas. These dead patches can be an symptom of a problem with insects or diseases that attack your home and garden lawns. When you notice this, you should not deal with the problem until you are fully aware of the facts. Your local extension agency will be of great assistance in this case also.
8. Handling weed control with the use of good quality herbicides. You can do this individually or look for a fertilizer that also contains elements of weed control.
These basic tips should give you a good starting point from which to enrich the health, vitality and appearance of the lawn that is the welcoming introduction to your home. With prudent lawn care, you will enjoy great curb appeal and you will also be able to use and benefit more fully from your yard.
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Commerce watershed is holding up again this year. It is at full pool and Commerce residents are able to water lawns 3 time a week. The last I check Commerce residents can still hire pressure washing companies like ours to wash houses, driveways, decks, etc.
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I’ll be posting more water restrictions relating to different areas of north Georgia periodically. This is an update from Monday of this week in Oconee County GA. This is mainly for pressure washing. There is still no pressure washing allowed by homeowners, however a company such as ours can be hired to do the work. A permit must be picked up by the company which is free from the Oconee County Water Dept. As a side note new landscaping can be watered for 30 days during certain hours but a similar permit is required.
The easiest way I have found to sharpen blades is to use an angle grinder. Clamp the blade down securely then, put on safety glasses. Next sharpen the edge of the cutting section of the blade. No need to grind much on the upper edges as it is not hitting any grass. So just sharpen the part that gets dull. as for balancing, I have never once balanced a blade in 12 years of running a lawn service business & have replaced one spindle only (knock on wood). As long as you are taking approximately the same amount of metal off each side you are fine. I will post a video of the short process next time I sharpen my sets of blades. We do offer a blade sharpening service at $5 per blade within 25 miles of 30558 (we pick up & drop off also). If it is cost effective for you to ship your blades to us in a flat rate postal box & pay return shipping your cost per blade is just $4. Shipping address is 86 Factory St, Maysville, Ga 30558. Include a check for sharpening & return shipping which will be the same as your cost to ship to me. Email me
Below is a good video I found that shows the process in great detail. Safety first!
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