Kollegiate Lawn Care

 

Common Questions

 

 

  Q - When will my program start?

  A - It will depend on the weather, but by the end of April.

 

  Q - How often are you at my property?

  A - Six times, every 5-6 weeks.

 

  Q - What is the difference between the Weed & Insect and the Weed Program?

  A - The Weed & Insect Program includes Grub Control and management of any other lawn damaging insects, plus insect damage repair.

 

  Q - How long do I wait to cut my lawn after an application?

  A - 24 hours after.

 

  Q - How long do I wait to water my lawn after an application?

  A - Weed Control - Do not water for 3-4 hours.

  B - Grub Control - Can be done in the rain and needs to be watered in as soon as possible if it doesn't rain.

 

  Q - When can I water my lawn?

  AWatering Restrictions - Region of Waterloo

  B -  Watering Restrictions - Wellington

 

  Q - What if it rains after they spray my lawn?

  A - Weed Control - Cut the lawn twice and if the weeds are still flourishing call us and we will take care of it.

  B - Grub Control - Can be done in the rain and needs to be watered in as soon as possible if it doesn't rain.

 

  Q - How high should the mower blade be?

  A - It should sit 21/2 - 3 inches above the ground.

 

  Q - What is the grey mould on our lawn?

  A - It's called "snow mould". Raking will get rid of it.

 

  Q - What about weed control?

  A - If you are on program with us you will receive unlimited weed control.

 

  Q - What if I have weeds in my lawn after you have sprayed?

  A - Wait until you have cut the lawn twice and if the

      weeds are still flourishing, call and we will take care of it.

 

  Q - How do you control Crabgrass?

  A - We use nutrient based products in our programs.. It takes up to two years to get great control.

 

  Q - What do you use for insect control?

  A - We use nematodes and granular products for Grub Control  They are very effective as long as the watering requirements are met.

      We try to do the application in the rain or on overcast days because it is important to water in the nematode

      application as soon as possible,  we can also use the nematodes for chinchbugs.

 

  Q - I have skunks/racoons digging in my lawn?

  A - Contact us and we will come and inspect for free. You probably have grubs.

 

  Q- What is the difference between Top Dressing and Top Soil?

  A- Top soil is SOIL / DIRT used to fill holes and level your lawn.

  B- Top Dressing has no soil in it.  It is a high organic compost.  

        A thin layer (1/4") of top dressing will help decrease thatch, improve soil structure, increase soil health and improve drought

        tolerance as well as incubate your seed.

 

  Q- Why is so little Top Dressing put down?

  A- Because of its High Organic matter content and nutritional value, very little is needed.

 

  Q - What area does Your company service?

  A - We service - Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph and surrounding areas.

       Arris, Ayr, Baden, Bamburg, Breslau, Conestoga, Elmira, Heidleberg, Linwood, Mannheim, New Dundee,

       New Hamburg, Petersburg, Plattsville, Puslinch, Roseville, St. Agatha, St. Clements, St. Jacobs, Wellesley.

 

     

 

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