Soil-tested lawn treatment in Providence
Lawns on the Providence hillside often lose water to runoff and dry out first in summer heat. Older lawns in the town center below often sit on settled ground that packs down.
The ground in Providence
Providence climbs the foothills on the east side of the valley. Newer homes sit higher up on rocky bench ground. Many lots face south or west and take the full afternoon sun.
Lawn problems we look for in Providence
Afternoon sun on south and west slopes
Lawns facing south or west take the most summer heat. Weed killer can burn grass in that heat. In June, we spot-treat weeds only when it is below 90°F.
Water running off slopes
The top of a sloped lawn dries out first because water runs downhill before it soaks in. Where the slope is packed, core aeration opens holes that catch water. Fertilizer + Fall Renovation aerates, overseeds and puts down starter fertilizer in September.
Settled soil in the old town center
Many lawns in old-town Providence are decades old. Years of foot traffic pack the soil. Old lawns also build thatch. At the free assessment, we read compaction with a meter and measure thatch depth. If either reading calls for it, core aeration in September opens the soil.
We feed your Providence lawn at all six visits and treat the whole lawn for weeds in May and August
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We serve all of Providence. That includes the town center and the upper bench. If you also want perimeter pest control, we measure your foundation at the same assessment.