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Whatever Your Lawn Needs - You've Found The 14 Point Lawn Analysis serves as our guide to your lawn's health and condition. Once you become a The Tru . TruGreen- ChemLawn customer, your TruGreen - ChemLawn Specialist incorporates these findings and recom- Lawn CC mendations into your lawn care program. mend cations. EIP Grass Types: Most lawns are not mode up of one single p Mowing: Few homeowners realize the importance of grass e. They are a blend of several. It's best to know which slQ!k mowing correctly. Cutting certain grass s Np r s y s s types too low or infre- Niles are prevalent in your lawn in order to provide the best care. quently con cause the lawn to turn brown and increases its suscepti- B Surf Density: It's important to keep your lawn thick bility to weeds, diseases, and crabgrass. because dense, healthy turf discourages weeds and crabgrass. s Insects: Thousands of insects live in your grass. Some are t' E i ° ' • helpful, while others threaten your lawn's health and vitality. ® Color: The color of your grass says a lot about its health. It's important to know if damaging insects are present in your area A light colored lawn may mean it's lacking important nutr.- '. Spr. so ents Different varieties of turf hove different color optimums. they can be prevented or controlled - Thatch: Thatch is a layer of living and dead leaves, stems 10 Shade: Being aware of your lawn's exposure to sunlight and roofs just above the soil. Too much thatch will reduce a and shade helps determine the type of gross that grows best 3. Farr, lawn's response to fertilizers and affects watering practices. Disease in your lawn. • and insect problems a greater :.'ne.e i:yatch is excessive. L L ts`: e:er ing: The amount of water your lawn receives is cri;- ical to its health. Improper watering is usually the cause of ri Lawn Diseases: There are many types of diseases that pole, sparse turf and many disease and weed problems. 4. Late La can affect the appearance and health of your lawn. Because diseases are difficult to predict, we cannot guarantee your lawn will ® Problem Grasses: Certain grosses are classified as not be affected by diseases. 0 diseases become a problem, our Lawn weeds because they disrupt the appearance of your lawn. Core Specialists can assist you to determine what steps can be taken Annual grassy weeds are reduced with timely service visits, while to help your lawn recover most perennial grassy weeds are difficult to control. 5 Eas Soil Type: Knowing the type and condition of your soil Potential: Some lawns, no matter how much work is put U will help determine your lawn's needs. 0 soil is compacted, 6i into them, will never look as lush and healthy as others. Be core aeration is recommended. aware of those who over promise the guarantee of a perfect lawn. 6. Lars You may be disappointed. ri Broadleaf Weeds: Some weeds can be very difficult to control. Certain weeds spread very rapidly and can quickly Present Conditions: Even great looking lawns require choke out your gross. It's best to have a professional prescribe the • continual care. We can help maintain your lawn at its best with Call to diu proper weed controls for best results. our full service, annual lawn care program. our servit. p U; -.. C 0 M M 1 • i'' E' Your Lawn Specialists are tenured hill time employees who corn- location. Our patented on- demand spray applicator enables us to apply your lawn if piste a rigorous on -going AdvontEDGE training program and are only what is needed to your lawn. Our technologically advanced equip- event of a he certified by the company. Our highly trained Specialists also work with ment and skilled Specialists allow us to service most lawns in less than 15 weed control our Region Agronomists and Research Staff to constantly evaluate minutes. on the weeds. products and application procedures to find the best for your lawn and Rain And Its Effect On Your Applications. Moisture provided us to schedule our environment. by rain will actually improve the performance of the fertilizer and man y y p pe Y Free Servi; Your Applications are custom designed for your grass type and of the control products we apply. Thot is why we recommend watering uled t rece . c