Pugh’s Earthworks
Big Company Strength and Small Company Values!
Pugh’s Earthworks was originally started by Mark Pugh. Our firm has been in business since 1992. Over the past 25 years, we have grown rapidly. In all that time and throughout all that growth, we have remained true to our motto, Big Company Strength, Small Company Values! Regardless of the size of the client we are working for, our staff will deliver the best possible service, while treating each client with the utmost of respect. In a word, “We Love Our Customers” and “We Appreciate The Opportunity To Serve.”
We are now one of the Mid South’ s leading commercial landscape installation and maintenance companies. Pugh’s Earthworks provides the highest quality landscaping services available. We are Memphis landscape maintenance experts. Our team is committed to acting with the utmost of integrity with our business operations and for clients and the communities we serve. Every job we do is backed by our 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.
Pugh’s Earthworks recommends fertilizer mix should be changed for summer months!
Lawn Fertilization
Summer Lawn Care
Homeowners spend an average of 40 hours each year mowing according to Audubon.org. Of course that is only the mowing part, there is also the $8.5 billion spent on lawn care products like fertilizer, weed control and lawn equipment.
According to experts in the field of gardening, below are some tips for lawn care during the summer months:
Fertilizing – Typically fertilization is only required a couple of times per year. Experts agree that fertilization in the spring and then again in midsummer yields effective results in terms of lawn appearance and overall health. Specially blended fertilizers for lawns which contain high amounts of nitrogen stimulate growth and a deep green color. Feeding the lawn twice per year often results in excessive growth which can lead to additional watering and mowing needs.
The type of fertilizer used also makes a difference according to experts. Many brands offer pre-emergent herbicides mixed in with the actual nitrogen. Pre-emergents are a tremendous aid in preventing weed growth. However, it is thought by many turf growers that it is best to use pre-emergents by themselves rather than the ones mixed in with lawn food.
Fertilizer Spreading – When you feed the lawn it is always best to do it when the grass is dry. This is because if the grass is wet the grains of fertilizer can stick to blades of grass instead of going down to the soil as needed. If the fertilizer sticks to the wet blades it typically will result in chemical burning that will damage the lawn.
Using a fertilizer spreader is the most effective tool. It is also important to load the spreader while it is setting on he sidewalk or driveway. Invariably there will be spillage as you load the spreader. This can be swept up and placed in the spreader if on the concrete but if the spillage is on the lawn itself it will result in too much chemical in one spot which will result in burning that area of the lawn.
As you begin to run the spreader over the lawn, try to get an even distribution. Setting the spreader gauge to a low setting will allow you to cover the same areas so that you have an even spreading of the lawn food. Experts say to water in the fertilizer also once you have finished with the spreading.
Lawnmower tips
Not surprising, the lawn mower itself plays are large part in the health of your lawn. Therefore proper care is critical to this valuable tool. Drain gasoline when you put the mower away during the non mowing season. Fuel left in the tank can eventually gum up the carburetor requiring mower repair. In terms of the lawn, it is best to set the mower height up for the hot summer months. The taller blades of grass with help to reduce the water evaporation from the soil.
The professionals at Pugh’s Earthworks are experts in all aspects of lawn care. They will ensure your lawn is in tip top shape during the hot summer months!
Pugh’s Earthworks Lawn Care
We Offer Commercial Lawn Maintenance Services
Pugh’s Earthworks has been providing commercial lawn maintenance services since 1992. We specialize is landscape and lawn maintenance for commercial facilities. Currently, we serve more than 300 commercial clients. Our firm is one of the largest landscape and lawn maintenance firms in Memphis. We also operate similar operations in Nashville TN, Southaven MS, Jackson TN and Little Rock AK. Our award winning team services apartments, condominiums, shopping centers, office buildings and complexes, cemeteries, hospitals, hotels and motels and other commercial facilities.
The majority of our clients have opted into a comprehensive monthly landscape and lawn maintenance program. Our programs can be tailored to meet the specific and unique needs to each property. They are affordable and ensure that the appearance of your property will always be fresh and beautiful.
Thank you for reading our blog. We would be honored to serve your lawn maintenance needs!
