Common Lawn Care Errors in Minneapolis

| | Turf Management

We, at Classic Lawnscape, know you can’t be an expert on everything. You may be a nurse, an IT professional or even an actor. Stick to what you do best and leave the lawn care to us! There are some frequent errors that we see on the job, making it even more necessary for people to hire professional Minneapolis lawn care services.

Overwatering

Watering your lawn too much can drown your plant’s roots. Lawns do not need an extreme amount of watering. A professional lawn care service can work with you to determine an appropriate watering plan. You may want to install an irrigation system, which would do the watering for you. This is another service a lawn care company can provide.

Incorrect Grass Choice

There is a difference in the types of grass you plan depending on your climate and environment. Some grass is intended for warmer, other grass is intended for shady places. If you plant the wrong kind of grass, it may not grow correctly. A company providing lawn care services would be able to help you find the correct type of grass for your lawn.

Too Much Mowing

It is actually possible to mow your lawn too much and cut it too short. Cutting your lawn too short forces your grass to tap into its food reserve, which causes it to thin out. A professional lawn care expert would be able to keep up with your mowing on a regular basis. They know the appropriate length to maintain your lawn.

If you’re ready to have a professional lawn care service look at your lawn, call Classic Lawnscape today at 763-780-7231 or visit our website for more information. Investing in Minneapolis lawn care services for your yard can keep it greener and healthier all year.

Commercial Turf Management Tips in Anoka MN

| | Turf Management

The growing season is just around the corner, so if your Anoka MN commercial property has Bermuda grass, now is the time to start getting ready. The tools may be simple enough – fertilizer, water, aeration and mowing – but what makes the difference between lush, green turf and a messy brown patch is turf management with near-perfect time and precision.

With this in mind, here are some tips on using the different tools associated with turf management on your Anoka landscape:

Water

Water needs to be plentiful and have a low salt content. If you’re unsure of how to provide water to your turf, now’s the time to decide. Sprinkler and irrigation system lines should be put in place now, so the grass has plenty of time to grow over trenches. These systems need to have overlapping coverage, as wind will cause moisture to blow away.

Mowing

Bermuda grass should be mowed with either a sharp rotary or reel-type mower blade. Other practices can be undone with a dull mower reel-type blade, which pulls leaf blades and stems away from the plants. During the growing season, mowing should be three-quarter inches and expanded to one and a half inches in the summer.

Aeration

Aeration, the process of mowing and fracturing soil to allow air and rainfall to penetrate into root zones, can be done during the growing season. This process helps to offset compaction by giving the grass time for re-growth.

Fertilizer

For Bermuda grass, the fertilizer first ratio number should be high, since this figure indicates the amount of nitrogen in the product, and nitrogen is what enhances leaf blade growth. Fertilizing begins and ends during months of generous rainfall, so take advantage of these times when planning how to best take care of your turf.

Want a pro to handle your Anoka turf management? Call 763-780-7231 or Click Here for a Free Estimate.

Snow & Ice Management: Best Done When You Relax

| | Snow & Ice Management

A snowfall is peaceful and beautiful to look at. However, this awe won’t last for long as soon as you realize it has to be somehow removed. And snow removal can be dealt with in one of the following ways:

  • You and others can shovel it
  • You and others can use a snow blower to clear it away
  • You can just ignore it and leave the snow where it is, which, if you plan on leaving your house, isn’t a practical option
  • You can hire a commercial snow and ice management company, like Classic Lawnscape, to handle removing the snow and ice so you don’t have to

Doing it yourself is OK for small areas, like entry and walk ways. However, when the amount of snow increases, or if your home or office has a much larger parking lot and driveway, then you should think seriously about having us do it, so you can sit back and relax, or focus on work and not snow removal.

Ignoring the snow will not work in those areas (i.e. Minnesota) that experience harsh winters. It’s not wise to let snow and ice accumulate, for reasons of both practicality and liability.

Hiring a professional to take care of it is the best solution in most cases. We have the equipment to do landscaping and yard work, and when winter comes along, we are able to use this equipment and experience to remove snow ice quickly and efficiently.

Trying to remove snow and ice can lead to safety issues. Snow removal requires more exertion than gardening for example, and you’ll be faced with this, breathing in cold air and the danger of injuring yourself from falling on a slippery surface.

Want us to take care of shoveling your snow? Give us a call at 763-780-7231 or Click Here to Request a Free Estimate.

Welcome to Classic Lawnscape’s New Blog

| | Irrigation Management, Landscape Management

As a locally owned and operated business in the Minneapolis metro area, we at Classic Lawnscape have always prided ourselves on our work, and illustrating why we’re one of the area’s top companies for landscaping services.

Because of the pride we take in our work, we’re happy to launch our blog today. It will be frequently updated with information. We will also use this blog to showcase projects – past and present – the Classic Lawnscape staff has worked so very hard on.

Not familiar with Classic Lawnscape? Please visit our home page to learn more about our company and services, or if you’re looking around at different Minneapolis landscaping companies. We look forward to working with you!