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Steve's Lawn and landscape

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Steve's Lawn and landscape

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18 years of experience

I am a small business owner we always get to you fast always on time and always persistent customers may be frowning when we get there but they will have the biggest smile when we leave hundred percent guaranteed thanks and God bless

I am a small business owner we always get to you fast always on time and always persistent customers may be frowning when we get there but they will have the biggest smile when we leave hundred percent guaranteed thanks and God bless

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CountryMax is a family owned and operated retailer based out of the Finger Lakes Region of upstate New York. We opened our first store in April of 1984 in Farmington, New York. Now in our 25th year, CountryMax operates 15 retail locations throughout upstate New York. CountryMax’s mission is to deliver rural lifestyle customers high quality and competitively priced products, as well as superior customer service and support. Because of our strong distributor relationships, CountryMax is able to pass substantial savings on to our customers, as well as compete with large national retailers. CountryMax offers a full range of farm and garden products; including lawn and gardening supplies; plant and nursery stock; pet foods and pet supplies; horse supplies and equine equipment; wild bird seed and supplies; farm and livestock feeds, equipment and supplies; men’s, women’s and children’s clothing; livestock fencing; home and hardware supplies; backyard pond supplies; seasonal decorations and holiday items; and much more!

CountryMax is a family owned and operated retailer based out of the Finger Lakes Region of upstate New York. We opened our first store in April of 1984 in Farmington, New York. Now in our 25th year, CountryMax operates 15 retail locations throughout upstate New York. CountryMax’s mission is to deliver rural lifestyle customers high quality and competitively priced products, as well as superior customer service and support. Because of our strong distributor relationships, CountryMax is able to pass substantial savings on to our customers, as well as compete with large national retailers. CountryMax offers a full range of farm and garden products; including lawn and gardening supplies; plant and nursery stock; pet foods and pet supplies; horse supplies and equine equipment; wild bird seed and supplies; farm and livestock feeds, equipment and supplies; men’s, women’s and children’s clothing; livestock fencing; home and hardware supplies; backyard pond supplies; seasonal decorations and holiday items; and much more!

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Davis Outdoor Jobs

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We do all things landscaping from mowing to water features. It is always done the right way! We do business in Upstate New York from Binghamton to Owego

We do all things landscaping from mowing to water features. It is always done the right way! We do business in Upstate New York from Binghamton to Owego

Lawn Irrigation questions, answered by experts

Raking only moves soil, leaves, and debris around on the surface. Aerating your lawn addresses compacted soil. Core aeration loosens up the soil, which makes it healthier and creates more verdant grass from the richer nutrients and stronger root systems that develop. Raking only provides short-term benefits, while aeration creates higher-quality soil and grass growth in the long term. Rake or dethatch before aerating for a bigger benefit to your lawn.

Bahia grass is not difficult to grow, but you might need patience for this slow-growing grass. Whereas some grass species, like Bermuda grass, can take 1 to 2 weeks to germinate, Bahia grass can take two or three times as long, making it seem like it won’t grow. But again, once your Bahia grass is established, it requires little maintenance. Its deep root system makes it a very durable grass that can bounce back after freezes and droughts. 

There are a few time periods or conditions during which you should avoid aerating your lawn. For example, do not aerate when the ground is frozen or waterlogged, as it can damage the soil structure and grass roots. Aerating during the peak of summer heat or drought is also not recommended since it can stress your grass further. It's best to wait for cooler, more favorable conditions. Finally, newly seeded lawns should not be aerated until the grass is well-established, usually at least one year after seeding.

You should put pre-emergent herbicide and fertilizer on your lawn in the spring. Pre-emergent herbicide keeps weeds from taking root. Fertilizer helps your grass to grow lush and dense and blocks future weeds from growing. You can also add amendments, such as sulfur and lime, to enhance your soil quality. 

While dethatching first often makes the aeration process faster and easier, both actions can be done on the same day. Aeration can also loosen up the thatch, even if you have a harder time aerating the soil because the thatch got too thick. Because both dethatching and aeration have the common goal of making it easier for the soil to get water and nutrients, it’s safe and possible to do both at the same time.

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