On the Cover: Get Your Lawn and Landscape Ready for Summer!

By Kristen Eleveld

Spring has officially sprung, summer is in sight, and that means warmer weather, more daylight hours, and, of course, a greener lawn – not to mention the mosquitos that will soon be buzzing around. For most of us, keeping the lawn that verdant shade of green can be a challenge. But for those who utilize the experts at Simply Green Lawn Care, sitting back and enjoying their lovely, healthy yard is an annual tradition each year.

It’s not just that Simply Green Lawn Care goes the extra distance for their clients, even though they do. When you call the team at Simply Green, you will always speak to a person – never a machine that tells you to press “one” to leave a voicemail. They go above and beyond to ensure that each client receives the lawn care needed; nothing more, nothing less. But in addition to their superior customer service reputation, Simply Green Lawn Care has all the expertise you need to ensure your lawn is healthy this summer.

For instance, did you know that warm-season lawns will need to be cut as short as possible at the beginning of the season?

“If you haven’t already, scalp your Bermuda and Zoysia lawn to remove dead grass, buildup, and debris,” explains Mary Thompson, who serves as the Director of Sales and Marketing for Simply Green. “This will help the soil warm up faster, and warm soil temperatures mean new, green growth. This first mow of the season is one of the rare occasions where you should bag your clippings.”

How low should you go? Mary and her team recommend cutting your

Bermuda and Zoysia lawn at half an inch to one inch for that first mow. This will help your lawn become healthy and green. Once your yard is growing well, you can mow it every five to seven days at one to oneand-a-half inches to keep that brilliant, springy look fresh at all times.

And don’t forget to manage those pesky weeds. A lot of us wait until we see weeds growing to go outside and pull them. But Mary and the team at Simply Green Law Care have a different strategy that will help you contain your weed problems before they have a chance to take root.

“In early spring, it is important to apply fertilizer to feed your lawn,” says Mary. “Fertilizer helps to supplement your grass with nutrients it

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