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Lawn fertilization and weed control is essential if you want to create a healthy, green lawn that is the envy of your neighborhood. In order to develop turf that is resistant to disease, insects and weeds, our lawn care experts will incorporate a balance of specially formulated nutrients slow-release grass fertilizers and weed control production into your seasonal maintenance program. Our expert lawn care consultants will conduct an examination of your property and make program recommendations specific to the unique needs of your turf environment.

Your lawn requires at minimum16 nutrients for normal grass growth and development. The exact amount needed varies by species, cultivars, soil moisture contents and the time of year. Our lawn specialists have the knowledge and experience to determine exactly what nutrients are needed, and at what quantities, to bolster your lawn and keep it beautiful.

Total Weed Control and Fertilization Programs

Your lawn needs regular applications of fertilizer. Lawn fertilizer can raise your turf’s resistance to many avoidable problems before they start. Without grass fertilizer, your turf may experience a nutrient deficiency making it more susceptibility to lawn disease. A lawn care program that incorporates our specialized blends of lawn fertilizer will encourage root growth resulting in a thicker, healthier lawn.

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Aeration

Annual aeration is advised for lawns with a thatch buildup. Aerating will help the thatch decompose, and will also expose the soil to an increased amount of oxygen. Aeration will significantly reduce thatch, improve turf growth and ensure that you will have a healthy lawn.  Find out  more.

Sanding / Top Dressing

Our method of top dressing, or sanding produces a smooth surface and better soil conditions. By applying sand to any clay-based soil, the sand will improve drainage and stimulate growth.  Find out more.

Tree & Shrub Program

In addition to the grass in your lawn need year round attention to be healthy, so do your trees and shrubs.  Each season, your landscape grows and changes. All of the trees and shrubs on your property represent a valuable and growing investment that add both value and enjoyment. But each new season brings insect, disease and weather problems that can damage or even destroy the beauty and health of your landscape.

Alternative has the experience you can trust to carefully inspect and manage the health of your landscape trees and shrubs. Through each season of the year, we can monitor and treat insect and disease activity on all plants covered by our program. We also provide precisely formulated fertilization for improved plant growth, bloom potential and general vigor.

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