Pre Emergent To Prevent Weeds

COMMENTARY

• Ray Lopez of Scottsdale Weed Control discusses pre emergent applications
• Applying for fall and spring weeds that could cause a fire hazard
• Pre emergent for green and dormant lawns and granite areas
• The procedure for existing weeds and how to kill and control them

Soil Preparation & Irrigation Check

CALLER

• Elvin has maintained a nice lawn.  Last few years brown and bald spots developed.  Heard about leaving grass clipping on the lawn and mowing high but thinks excessive heat may be the culprit or could it be sprinkler system isn’t reaching some areas

COMMENTARY

• De-thatching is more important that scalping to allow the seed to make contact with the dirt
• Renting a De-thatching or power rake machine
• Aaron discusses an MP Rotator sprinkler head.  Applying water droplets allowing lawn to absorb it without runoff
• Aaron explains the advantages of Hunter’s Hydrawise smart irrigation timers with unlimited irrigation periods
• Always keep extra seed.  And some lawn areas can take longer to germinate

Synthetic Turf

COMMENTARY

• Sprinkler head check before seed application
• Successful installation and higher quality synthetic turf lasts longer than going cheap
• Determining the cost and maintenance of a real lawn versus artificial turf
• Pavers are more popular for decks and driveways