Advanced Lawn Care - Saskatoon

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Below we have answered several frequently asked questions, but we are always happy to help our customers with any other lawn care or landscape maintenance advice. If you have any other questions, please fill out our contact form and we’ll get back to you within 24 hours. 

Q: How much water does my lawn need?A: In general, your lawn needs about 1” of water per week to maintain your green color and active growth.

Q: How long should I water my lawn for? A: Water times vary depending on drainage, sun exposure and turf type. The average established lawn should be watered for 30 minutes every other day.

Q: When in the best time to water my lawn? A: The best time to water is during the early morning hours (before 11:00 am). This will allow moisture to soak deep into the soil before evaporation can occur.

Q: How long should I stay off my lawn after a fertilizer application?A: We apply a dry granular fertilizer and use liquid weed control, so 2 hours would be more than enough time for the liquid to dry. 

Q: What are the benefits of aeration? A: Aeration reduces soil compaction and allows for air, water and fertilizers to reach the roots and decreases thatch build-up.  It also promotes deeper root growth and more drought tolerant lawns.

Q: When should lawns be aerated? A: We generally recommend aerating in the fall, after the stress of summer. Aeration, along with fertilizing will enhance root growth and improve spring green-up.

Q: Why overseed at the time of aeration? A: Overseeding at the time of aeration is a great way to thicken up a lawn or just to introduce better grass types to a lawn. By aerating first, the soil is loosened and the majority of the new grass will grow in the aeration holes. This is a great method for creating a thicker, healthier lawn.