Lawn Care Fairhope Alabama for the Centipede Turf Grass

Centipede Turf grass is one of the most popular types of grass that is grown along the gulf coast. Properly maintained centipede grass can be very pleasing to the eye with its tight growth that naturally prevents weeds. However, a process called centipede decline is a real problem when trying to grow this grass type. Excessive mowing heights of 2.0” or higher will certainly cause thatch build up which will lead to elevated stolon’s. This will leave the lawn with a high chance to drought stress and the dreaded winter kill. Do not worry Xtreme Turf is here with the Lawn care Fairhope Alabama services to help you protect your Centipede grass.

Centipede Turf Grass

The grass has a coarse texture and is light green in color. Homeowners commonly call it the runners because centipede will spread by the way of stolons. Apart from the stolon’s, there are a few nodes that will help to sprout new grass and it will quickly spread.

People are in love with the Centipede grass because of the following reasons:

• It has the similar appearance to some of the popular types of grass that are grown
• The best thing about the grass is that it will require lower amount of nitrogen and can easily grow in different types of soil
• It can even grow in the soil that has low level of nutrients
• Centipede grass has resistance against drought so you will not have to worry about the decaying grass very often

Xtreme Lawn Care Services 

 

1-Irrigation

In order to ensure that the grass will grow perfectly the homeowner will start with the process of irrigation. As the grass is shallow rooted in its first years the homeowner will need to provide it with the drought condition water system so that the grass will get the required amount of water. Depending on the type of soil in your lawn, our professionals will guide you about the amount of water and how many times you should give water to the grass for the proper growth.

2-Mowing

In order to maintain the quality of the grass, the homeowner will need to maintain proper mowing height and frequency. Ensure that the length of the grass is not more than 2 inches and mow every 7 days. Keep the length of the grass between 1 to 1.5 inches to decrease chance of thatch build up. Also ensure sharp blades when mowing.

 

3-Thatch

As the centipede grass grows older it will cause the production of the thatch. It is a soil like debris of the grass that is brown in shade and is present on the grounds. However, it will cause a reduction in the proper growth of the grass.

So the removal of the thatch is very important to make sure that grass will get all the required nutrients and it will remain healthy. Thatch removal is also essential to protect the grass from certain diseases.

4-Fertilization

Fertilization of the centipede grass is very important. It should be fertilized at least once a year for the proper growth and development. Our experts will check the condition of the soil and then will spread the proper amount of Fertilizer to your Fairhope Alabama lawn to ensure grass will remain healthy.

You will notice a positive change from the Fertilizer services and products used by our experts in your lawn. In order to protect the grass from turning out to be chlorotic, the service providers will maintain the acidity of the soil.

5-Maintenance of nutrient level in soil

In order to ensure that the centipede grass will have the best growth, our specialists will maintain the nutrient level required in the soil. On every visit, they will check the quality of the soil so that they can add the chemicals that might be depleted in the soil. The next step they will take is to ensure that everything in the lawn is according to the requirements of the soil so that the grass will have a proper growth.

6-Weed control

One of the most important services is the Weed control in Fairhope Alabama. We all know that weeds are the worst enemy of the grass and the plants. It consumes nutrients that are required by the grass and so it will cease the growth of Centipede turf grass. Apart from that, weeds do not look nice and will damage the entire look of the lawn. So our experts will utilize the latest weed control chemicals and tools to ensure a reduction in weeds.

Bottom line 

We have the team of experts that will provide you the best possible services. Xtreme Turf provides lawn care in Fairhope Alabama, Spanish Fort Alabama, Daphne Alabama and surrounding areas. Xtreme Turf offers many packages that can be custom fit to your yard. Our basic program starts with (6) visits per year that consist of weed controls, fertilizers and insecticides.