SERVICES

Maintain a Lush and Healthy Lawn With Our Help

At Quality Turf Services, Inc, we are experienced in all things lawn care. Our professionals will help you identify your needs, give you excellent care, and maintain the health and appearance of your turf. We make it easy to have a beautiful lawn that you can always be proud of!

Lawn Services

For more than 27 years, we have been dedicated to providing full-service lawn care. Our team only uses products and practices that are guaranteed safe and effective for your family. We offer the following services:

Fertilization
Grub Control
Aeration
Slice Seeding
Disease Control

Tree and Shrub Care Services

We are highly trained and skilled to assist you in having a well-maintained landscape. Dedicated to your satisfaction, we can inspect the health of your trees and shrubs to help them grow pest-free and vigorous all year long. You can turn to us for the following:

Ash Borer Prevention
Insect Control
Disease Control
Deep Root Fertilization

Exterior Pest Control Services

Count on our team if you need help in solving your pest problems at home. We employ the best practices and methods to protect your home from ants, centipedes, and other crawling insects. Our foundation spray treatment can stop the pests in their tracks and prevent them from damaging your home’s framework and structure.

Mosquito Control Services

With our help, you can now say goodbye to mosquitoes at home. We offer affordable and effective mosquito control solutions to get rid of blood-sucking insects in your backyard and outdoor spaces.

Moisture Manager

We offer a root zone management product that provides proper soil moisture for your trees and shrubs. Using the latest technology, our moisture manager product can reduce water requirements by up to 50%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the products used guaranteed safe for my family and pets?

Yes, all materials are safe when used as directed.

How often should I mow?

The rule of thumb is you should never mow more than 1/3 of the grass blade height. For example, if your lawn is six inches tall you should only mow two inches off. In the spring, grass tends to grow faster fertilized or not.

How long after application do I have to wait to mow?

24 hours. This allows fertilizer to settle and for weed control to work through plant tissues.

When can I go back on the lawn after an application?

When weed control is applied, wait for two to four hours or until weed control is dry.

How often should I sharpen my mower blade?

About every 15 hours of cutting time.

How high should I mow my lawn?

We recommend 2 ½ inches to 3 inches all year. Mowing shorter will promote crabgrass and weeds.

What if I still see weeds after my application?

Weeds should start to curl and die five to seven days after application. If weeds are still actively growing after 21 days and you’re on a full lawn care program, we will retreat for weeds at no additional charge.

Do I have to purchase a full program to make my lawn look beautiful?

Yes, this allows us to provide timely service and maintain quality.

What do I do if I find crabgrass on my lawn?

Quality Turf Services, Inc provides full-season crabgrass protection if you’re on a six-step program. If crabgrass preventative is applied in the spring, we guarantee to keep crabgrass out and will apply a post-emergent to control.

How often should I water my lawn?

Lawns should receive 1 to 1 ½ inches of water per week either from rainfall, sprinklers, or both.

When should I water?

Early morning is the best time to water. The grass should be dry before nightfall to help prevent disease outbreaks. Most fungus thrives in dark and moist conditions.

Do I need to grub prevent every year?

Yes, the active ingredient lasts only one year. Grubs prefer a healthy thick lawn but will infest less healthy lawns. Protecting your lawn yearly is an important investment.

When is the grub preventative applied?

Late spring.

Do I need to water after the grub preventative application?

Yes. In order to activate this product, it needs to be watered in with one inch of water.

Aeration Questions

How often should I aerate?

This is dependent on soil and turf type. Highly compacted soils should be aerated at least once a year. Sodded lawns should be aerated twice a year spring and fall due to thatch and soil conditions.

What do I do with the soil plugs pulled up from aerating?

Nothing. This is your soil, and it will break down over the next few weeks with rainfall, watering, and mowing.

Slice Seeding Questions

How often should I slice seed?

Whenever a lawn becomes thin from heavy use or disease or insect damage.

How often do I water after slice seeding?

Every day for three to four weeks.

Do you guarantee slice seeding?

As with any living thing the new seed requires consistent soil moisture. If the seed is not watered on a regular basis, it will not grow or fill in. We cannot guarantee seeding because you, as the homeowner, have the responsibility of watering the new seed to ensure growth.

What is the best time to slice seed?

Early spring before crabgrass preventative is applied or August through late September. If pre-emergent crabgrass control is not applied, seeding can be done anytime during the year as long as it is watered.

What do I do with the debris the slice seeder pulls up?

Allow debris to dry and then it can be picked up with a mower after initial watering.

When can I mow after slice seeding?

If seeding into the existing stand, you can mow regularly with a sharp blade.

I see weeds or crabgrass after seeding, what can be done?

If slice seeding is done in spring, we do not guarantee against crabgrass. Your lawn needs to be mowed up to four times. This can take anywhere from 30-60 days before weed controls can be applied.

Mowing

Don’t Forget the Basics

When it comes to taking care of your lawn, one of the most important maintenance practices is also the most basic—mowing.

Teamwork

As the company that takes care of your lawn, you can count on us to apply the correct fertilizer and control products at the right time of the year. It is important that we function as a team. Please read the information we leave at the door, following each application.

Mowing Tips

Height

When deciding on a mowing height, the most important consideration is turfgrass type. Our recommendation for your lawn is:

Fine Fescue 2”- 2 ½”
Ryegrass 2” – 2 ½”
Kentucky bluegrass 2” – 2 ½”
Tall Fescue 2 ½” – 3”

During the hottest months, the higher cut is recommended. Grass can be mowed shorter in cooler months.

Timing

Determining when to mow should be based on the growth rate of the grass, not the calendar. To keep your lawn looking its best, remove only about 1/3 of the leaf blade each time you mow.

Another good practice is to change direction with each mowing. This keeps the turf growing in an erect, upright position rather than leaning in the direction it was mowed. It also helps reduce turf wear and the possibility of scalping.

Sharp Blade

Making sure your rotary mower blade is sharp is probably the single most important requirement for proper mowing. A dull blade rips and shreds the grass instead of cutting it. Mowing with a dull edge makes the grass susceptible to several problems, such as brown leaf tips, diseases, and insects. A good guideline for blade sharpening is to sharpen your rotary blade once a month. Try it! You will really notice a difference.

Watering

Don’t Forget the Basics

When it comes to taking care of your lawn, one of the most important maintenance practices is also one of the most basic—watering.

Teamwork

As the company that takes care of your lawn, you can count on us to apply the correct fertilizer and control products at the right time of the year. In turn, we must count on you to properly water your lawn. It is important that we function as a team. Please read the information we leave at the door. Some applications should be watered in the right way, while others should not be watered for at least a day.

Watering Tips

Quantity

Your lawn should receive roughly 1 to 1 ½ inches of water per week during the hottest, driest months. Deep watering to a soil depth of at least 6 inches is recommended. Light watering that merely dampens the grass is of little benefit and can actually harm your lawn. Place an empty coffee can or bucket on your lawn to determine how long it takes to apply 1 to 1 ½ inches of water.

Best Time

Very early morning watering is ideal. Midday watering, when the weather is hot and dry, can waste water due to excessive evaporation. Evening watering tends to promote disease problems. Keep in mind that the key to effective watering is to give your lawn enough moisture to reach the deep roots of the grass plants.

One More Tip

During the summer months, it is a good idea to water your lawn the day before you mow and then try to mow during the coolest part of the day. This minimizes the browning effect of summer mowing and decreases the time it takes the turf to heal. Mow your lawn as it needs it. Never remove more than 1/3 of the leaf blade at any one time.

Reach Out Today

Our experts know what it takes to keep your lawns looking beautiful. For more details about what we do, feel free to contact us today. We will answer any inquiries or concerns you may have.

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