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AJ'S Tree & Snow Service

4713 7th Ave N
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AJ'S Tree & Snow Service

4713 7th Ave N
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AJ's Tree & Snow Service has been serving the Great Falls area since 2008. George Jackson takes the time for each customer and makes sure the job is done right! He provides quality service at affordable prices. Services include: - Tree/Shrub Pruning & Removal - Tree Stump Removal & Clean Up - Fertilization Programs - Bucket & Chipper Services - Fully Licensed and Insured Serving the Great Falls & surrounding areas, AJ's Tree & Snow Service has the right specialty for you! Call George today to schedule your free estimate! Also find him on Facebook!

AJ's Tree & Snow Service has been serving the Great Falls area since 2008. George Jackson takes the time for each customer and makes sure the job is done right! He provides quality service at affordable prices. Services include: - Tree/Shrub Pruning & Removal - Tree Stump Removal & Clean Up - Fertilization Programs - Bucket & Chipper Services - Fully Licensed and Insured Serving the Great Falls & surrounding areas, AJ's Tree & Snow Service has the right specialty for you! Call George today to schedule your free estimate! Also find him on Facebook!

Lawn Fertilization and Treatment questions, answered by experts

Yes, it can be cheaper to fertilize your own lawn. DIY lawn fertilization saves the cost of hiring a lawn care company or a company that specializes in lawn fertilization. It’s important to handle fertilizer carefully to avoid the potential dangers of getting fertilizing chemicals on your skin. Also, using the wrong type of fertilizer or misapplying it can permanently damage your lawn. On average, the cost to fertilize your lawn using a professional lawn care service is about $250 and may be worth checking into as professionals tend to have the equipment and knowledge to apply the most effective blend of fertilizer to your lawn for the best results. 

First, you should figure out whether you have dormant or dead grass. Dead grass won’t come back, so you’ll have to reseed if you’re hoping for a lush lawn. However, grass can go dormant if it hasn’t received enough water or if temperatures are too cold. If it’s still decently warm outside, you can revive dormant grass by watering it. But if it’s mid-January in New England, for example, you’ll need to wait until the weather warms up again. If you want to keep grass green in winter, consider a grass like Kentucky bluegrass, which maintains its color year-round.

Speeding up grass seed germination is possible, but it requires quite a bit of extra work and commitment. Keeping the soil moist is key, but here are a few other tried-and-true methods for growing your new grass as quickly as possible:

  • Mist grass up to eight times per day to keep the soil moist.

  • Purchase a moisture-retaining seed coating for your grass seeds.

  • Amend soil that is compacted or in the wrong pH range.

  • Choose the right grass seed for your area’s climate and soil conditions.

  • Avoid planting on windy days or during periods of extreme rain or drought.

Carpetgrass is a low-maintenance grass requiring little fertilization that thrives in subprime growing conditions. However, regular mowing is necessary to avoid the growth of unsightly seed stalks, and you may have to water it frequently to prevent drying out the soil. That includes watering the grass over dry winters to help keep it healthy, and it may start dying out in particularly cold climates where it grows poorly. Carpetgrass can also be vulnerable to some types of turf fungus, so it’s important not to overthatch. 

On average, the cost of lawn fertilization is $250, ranging from $80 to $400, depending on the size of the lawn, its current condition, additional treatments, number of applications, fertilizer type, and location. Keep in mind that labor, tools, and equipment make up 80% to 90% of the total cost of lawn fertilization. Additional lawn treatment options include:

  • Lime treatment: $100–$150 per 1,000 square feet

  • Crabgrass treatment: $30–$80

  • Grub treatment: $30–$80

  • Mulching: $150–$400

  • Dethatching: $265–$295

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