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Lawn Care terms, defined

Plain definitions of the lawn care words that come up on estimates, inspections and supplier calls, written for lawn care companies. Each term says where it matters on the job and links the Koira calculator, cost guide or template that goes with it.

A

Lawn CareArtificial turfArtificial turf is synthetic grass laid over a compacted aggregate base, with infill brushed in to hold the blades up.

C

Lawn CareCool-season grassCool-season grasses, like fescue, bluegrass and ryegrass, grow most in spring and fall.Lawn CareCore aerationCore aeration pulls small plugs of soil from a lawn to relieve compaction and let air, water and fertilizer reach the roots.

D

Lawn CareDethatchingDethatching removes the layer of dead stems and roots, called thatch, that builds up between the grass blades and the soil.

L

Lawn CareLawn fertilizationLawn fertilization is applying nutrients, mainly nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, on a seasonal schedule to keep grass healthy.

M

Lawn CareMowing heightMowing height is how tall the grass is left after cutting.

O

Lawn CareOverseedingOverseeding is spreading grass seed over an existing lawn to thicken thin areas and bring in better grass varieties.

P

Lawn CarePre-emergentA pre-emergent is an herbicide applied before weed seeds sprout that stops them from germinating.

R

Shared with CleaningRecurring serviceRecurring service is work done on a regular schedule, weekly, every other week or monthly, at a set price per visit.Shared with Pest ControlRestricted use pesticideA restricted use pesticide is one that only certified applicators, or people they supervise, may buy and apply because of its higher risk.

S

Lawn CareScalpingScalping is cutting grass so low that the mower exposes stems, thatch or soil, leaving brown patches.Lawn CareSodSod is strips of established grass with a thin layer of soil, cut at a farm and laid like carpet for an instant lawn.

T

Shared with LandscapingTopsoilTopsoil is the upper layer of soil, rich in organic matter, used to build up lawns and beds.

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