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June 4, 2020 by Chuck Green

How Do You Know What Fertilizer to Choose?

Lawn Service Dallas TXIt is very important that you make sure your yard is fertilized and healthy, but it is equally important to make sure that you’re using the RIGHT fertilizer. Using incorrect fertilizer can cause permanent damage to your yard. However, if you get the fertilizer correct, your yard will be significantly more resilient and the most beautiful one in the neighborhood.

There are many different types of fertilizer, so choosing the correct one can feel like a daunting task. Luckily, the Dallas, TX lawn care experts at CGreens are here to help! Here is a list of the important facts to know when selecting a fertilizer.

The first thing to consider when choosing a fertilizer is its make up. Typically, fertilizer is made up of 3 major nutrients: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. When shopping for fertilizer, the percentage of nitrogen is the most important thing to consider. This is important because, the higher the percentage of nitrogen, the less you have to use. The rule of thumb is typically 1 pound of nitrogen per 1000 square feet. So make sure you know how big your yard is, and how much nitrogen is in your fertilizer.

Types of Nitrogen

Speaking of nitrogen, there are two main types of nitrogen in fertilizers. Those are fast- and controlled-release. Each one has its place, however; it is important to understand what these are in order to keep your yard healthy.

Fast-Release

Fast-release fertilizer is effective in greening soil very quickly and works well when soil is still cold. Typically, this form is cheaper than controlled-release, however, it can be riskier to use. If too much is used it can “burn” your grass. This is when minerals in the fertilizer dry out your grass and in turn your grass. Also, if applied unevenly you can find patches of grass with uneven growth, making your yard appear patch.

Controlled-release

Controlled-release fertilizer is the more common, and higher-recommended form of fertilizer. While it may be more expensive, it rarely burns the grass and encourages more even grass growth. Some of the only draw-backs are that it is usually not as effective in cold soil and does not work as quickly as fast-release.

In addition to these forms of fertilizer, there are other more specialty products out there. These are typically created to fill a more specific need. These include

  • Winter Fertilizers – these fertilizers are more effective when the soil is not warm yet or has begun to cool.
  • Spring or Fall Weed & Feed – These typically contain a weed killer that is aimed at a variety of weeds depending on the time of year.

For more information on fertilization and weed control services, contact us at CGreens Landscape Management in Dallas, TX. Whether you need to protect your landscape from insects and pests or are looking to give your lawn that thick, green, healthy look, we offer a range of specialized treatment programs to keep your grass & landscape healthy and beautiful all year long. Call 972-231-2870 or visit cgreens.com today.

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Erosion Control

CGreens uses a variety of ways to hold soil and keep it from washing away. Installing a retaining wall is an option that would be appropriate. There are many types of materials we use for the wall, from railroad ties, landscape timbers, concrete stones that look reasonably natural to many varieties and colors of native stone, which would be a beautiful addition to a landscape.

Of course, plant material such as ground cover or grass is excellent as an erosion control mechanism if you have the correct amount of sun and water. You may have a temporary need during construction that we can help with by utilizing special cloths explicitly designed for erosion control.

Re-grading your landscape to create a proper slope for runoff water and installing foundation protections such as wall sealant.

Adding a root barrier is also an option to help keep trees and large plant life from drawing moisture away from the soil which leads to erosion near the foundation of your home.

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Sump Pumps

An Installation of a Sump Pump or Pits would be done by CGreens in situations where there is not enough slope to discharge to a Surface Drain. Also, French Drains are typically deeper and will need a pump to discharge water up and out to an area away from the collection points.

The pumps that we install are commercial grade and can pump debris up to 1 ½” in diameter. We install check valves, unions, and alarms when necessary.

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Surface & French Drains

Installation of surface drains, which are catch basin with a grate over the top of them at ground level, allows surface water to flow into them. When installing this system, CGreens makes sure to use a solid pipe that runs to a lower area to discharge, such as the street or storm drains.

CGreens installs French Drains to collect subsurface water, not surface water! French Drains are a trench in the ground, lined with a GeoTech cloth that allows water but not soil to penetrate. A solid PVC pipe that has holes is placed at 5 & 7 O’Clock positions, then the trench is filled with gravel, and the cloth is folded over at ground level.

Creating this hole creates a barrier to stop water and serve as protection and a sponge to draw water away from an area that needs to be kept dry. When we install a French Drain to prevent water from penetrating under a pier and beam foundation, the drain will be at least 6 inches below the perimeter beam.

Special note* CGreens uses only SDR 35 solid, smooth bore PVC pipe. It is the same thickness as Schedule 40 pipe but is not used for pressure. Heck, you can almost drive over it! We do NOT use the black, flexible ADS rolls of pipe as it will crush very easy even when backfilling the trench!

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Surface and Subsurface Landscape and Hardscape Drainage

You need an effective system for removing stormwater and draining water before it can cause further damage. We are experts at all kinds of yard drainage systems that can move water from your property quickly and effectively.

At CGreens we can customize water drainage systems for every landscape and situation that are designed specifically to fit your landscape. We offer systems for surface water drainage, subsurface water drainage, and water retention/holding containers.

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Grates and Drain Water Catch Basins

CGreens uses grates to catch water, and our filter systems can minimize the quantity of debris entering the system. For some grating projects, A foundation engineer may be the unbiased professional that you need. We have worked with many engineers since 1980 and can be your guide for a strong voice & properly graded yard and foundation.