Another Satisfied Customer At R&S Lawn & Sprinkler

Summertime Testimonials  From Another Satisfied customer :

I just wanted to let everyone at R&S know that we are very pleased with the service we have received. We love our landscaping and our sprinkler system (especially in this heat!) Thank you all so much for responding to our needs and helping us with our new scape. You have been a pleasure to work with and we appreciate all the time you take to help us should a problem arise. Our Sincerest Thanks, Tom and Lori Kissinger

What is Summer Patch?

Summer patch is caused by a fungus that lives in the soil and attacks the roots of grass.  Symptoms are most offten expressed in the summer months, when the lawn is stressed and demands alot of water.  It also attacks roots during spring and fall.

Summer patch damage ranges from slight to severe.  Summer patch symptoms first appears in light green patches that soon enlarge and rapidly fade to a dull reddish brown, then a light tan, and finally circular patches of straw-colored grass, up to a foot or more across, often with green grass in the center of the patch. 

Call us as soon as possible to treat - it will continue to spread rapidly until treated!

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Should I remove grass clippings?

Grass clippings should be left on the lawn when mowing. Grass recycling is natural and an environmentally beneficial practice. Grass clippings are about 90 percent water by weight. Because they are high in protein they should be left on the lawn to decompose and add nutrients to the soil. Grass recycling also reduces waste and conserves landfill space. It is only necessary to remove lawn clippings if they are long and will smother the lawn.

Do I need weed control?

Weeds compete with desirable lawn grasses for water, space, light and nutrients. They are very aggressive and can take over a lawn if not kept in check. Before this happens, a preventive approach to controlling weeds is recommended. It includes regular fertilization, proper mowing and correct watering practices.

Why do I need a professional lawn care company?

One big reason is that you're hiring an expert who can diagnose problems. We can tell you whether or not the problem with your lawn is a disease, an insect or a lack of water, and that can be challenging for you the homeowner to do alone.  We offer our customers this type of commitment because we know we're applying the right amount of the right products at the right time, and do-it-yourselfers can't be sure of that. Plus, putting down the right product at the right rate and at the right time matters with some lawn problems, like crabgrass, and in some areas of the country you may have to apply an herbicide twice to get control.