What is the best fertilizer for yellow grass?

• <div><p>The best fertilizer for your lawn contains a balance of the nutrients your grass needs for long-term health. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-testing-soil-cost.htm">A soil test</a> can tell you the optimum nutrient balance. However, to repair yellow grass quickly, assuming all it needs is fertilizer, apply a nitrogen-rich blend that promotes fast growth. </p></div>

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Q: Does vinegar stop dog pee from killing grass?

• <div><p>A quick search online may recommend that you give your dog apple cider vinegar to help decrease the pH level of your dog&rsquo;s urine. This method won&rsquo;t help your yard, though. Most turf grasses thrive on slightly acidic soil, so apple cider vinegar won&rsquo;t make much of a difference. </p><p>The main cause of grass death by dog urine isn&rsquo;t the pH level anyway&mdash;it&rsquo;s usually the excessive amount of nitrogen that kills your grass.</p></div>

Q: Is sugar good for plants?

• <div><p>Sugar is good for plants, despite limiting nitrogen absorption. However, the sugar that is healthy for plants is typically the same sugar created by plants as part of photosynthesis. In other words, table sugar is not good or bad for plants on its own, just keep track of nitrogen levels in the soil. But don&rsquo;t worry, sugar won&rsquo;t kill your grass.</p></div>

Q: What kind of fertilizer is best for grass?

• <div><p>The best type of fertilizer depends on the type of grass and your desired end result. Generally speaking, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-are-main-nutrients-fertilizer.htm">slow-release fertilizers</a> are best for grass, as they gradually release nutrients into your soil instead of all at once, which meets the needs of many grass types. However, the tradeoff is that slow-release fertilizers contain phosphorus, which negatively impacts local water quality. Also, some grasses require different formulations to meet the demands of the soil. Test your soil to see how acidic or alkaline it is before choosing a fertilizer. </p></div>

Q: Do treatments include follow-up inspections?

• <div><p>Yes, most exterminators provide follow-ups to ensure all bed bugs are eradicated.</p></div>

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Reviewed in May 2014
They have been pretty good although I don't think they are a local company. I am not sure whether it is a franchise. I pay about $140 for four treatments. They are pretty knowledgeable and they get rid of a lot of the leaves and stuff in my yard; that's why I called them. They don't necessarily...
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Reviewed in May 2023
Terrible. Paid in advance. They cashed the check, haven't shown up yet and I have weeds everywhere. Hired them after having surgery that prevents me from lifting and fertilizing. In past always did it on my own. Looked for help, but got screwed! Read the reviews on Google, Better business...
TruGreen Lawn Care - 5635
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Reviewed in August 2012
I have been very satisfied with them. Last year, they came out on time. I had not even asked them to plug the lawn. I had an underground fence for my dog. I was afraid that they would cut through the fence. So, when I went out and spoke with them, they did not think it would be a problem. They...
Spring Touch Lawn & Pest Control
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Reviewed in February 2009
I would say the experience went very well except that we went through a couple of years of drought and so despite their best efforts, my lawn did not really look as good as I would have liked, but I think they did what they should have done and it was just the weather, so I can t really blame...
TruGreen Lawn Care - 904
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Reviewed in September 2011
My husband and I have been using Owatonna Groundsmasters for our lawn fertilization/treatment needs for approximately 6 of the last 8 years that we have lived in our current home. The estimates that they have provided to us in the past have always been free and we have always been please with...
Owatonna Groundmasters
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