Express Lawn Services of Tulsa 5103 South Sheridan, #398 Tulsa, OK 74145
Lawn Care in Green Country
Green Country Climate
Having an incredible climate is one of the great benefits of living in Northeastern Oklahoma, popularly know as GREEN COUNTRY. Tulsa, as the hub of GREEN COUNTRY, is blessed with an average annual rainfall of over 38 inches (greater than Seattle), yet Tulsa has sunshine 62% of the year. Such a climate is naturally conducive to active plant growth. Even with nature on your side there is no guarantee for a great looking yard. For optimized beauty, each lawn and associated landscape must receive a substantial amount of TLC. That’s where Express Lawn Services of Tulsa can help.
Mowing Frequency
The basic rule of thumb is that the grass should have grown at least one-third past its normal mowing height. During peak growing season, this may mean mowing every 3-4 days whereas in the slower growth season mowing may only be required every couple of weeks. Avoid mowing wet or damp grass until the early morning dew has evaporated because wet grass clippings will cling together in unsightly clumps.
Mowing Height
The suggested mowing height for Common Bermuda grass is typically between 3/4” to 1 1/2” with preference given to the higher end of the range, especially during seasonal droughts and heat waves. The taller grass enhances root growth, helps soil moisture retention, allows the leaves to absorb more sunlight, and retards weed germination.
Mulching
Mulching your lawn is generaly a good idea because it helps provide the soil with increased ground cover to hold moisture, and acts as a fertilizer. Clippings can contain up to 80% water and 5% nitrogen that can continuously fertilize your lawn! Mulching eliminates the need for bagging and disposing of cut clippings. Of course, mulching does generate some degree of thatch which can be beneficial, however, excessive thatch tends to starve the roots of needed nutrients, water and oxygen.
Fertilizing
Although your lawn needs about 16 different elements to survive, only three primary elements (nitrogen, phosphorus, & potassium) are typically applied as fertilizers. The remaining elements are usually supplied by the soil and its natural surroundings.
Nitrogen makes the grass green and stimulates rapid dense growth.
Phosphorus is the ingredient needed for strong grass root growth and establishment.
Potassium increases your lawn’s hardiness and immunity to disease, drought, and cold weather.
Aeration
Soil containing significant amounts of clay requires more aeration than loose soil. Typically, the aeration process involves punching holes 3-4 inches deep into the soil. This allows water, fertilizers, and oxygen to penetrate down to the root system. A light thatch buildup is sometimes neutralized by a simple aeration process.
Thatch Removal
Grass that is repeatedly allowed to grow too tall prior to mowing will produce an accumulation of thatch (grass clippings, stems, roots and debris) on the soil’s surface, just below the grass line. While a small amount of thatch can be beneficial for moisture retention, amounts in excess of 1/2” will tend to rob the root system of nutrients, air and water. Since the removal of thatch is somewhat traumatic for the lawn, it is best done in early spring or late fall in order for the lawn to have sufficient recovery time.
Irrigation
Rather than attempt to reinvent the wheel, we highly recommend that you refer to an excellent online IRRIGATION TUTORIAL by Jess Stryker. His collection is perhaps the most comprehensive source of irrigation information you will find anywhere. You and the neighborhood frogs will be the beneficiary. Although we do not sell or service irrigation systems we can help you locate a reliable provider.
