FAQ
Here are a few questions our customers ask most frequently along with some common answers.
A: Any chemical used to destroy or inhibit plant growth, especially of weeds or other undesirable vegetation.The variety of materials are conveniently classified according to the properties of the active ingredient as either selective or nonselective. Selective herbicides are those that kill some members of a plant population with little or no injury to others. Nonselective herbicides are those that kill all vegetation to which they are applied.
A: The general rule of thumb is 1" per week.
A: Annual weeds that grow from seed can be prevented with the application of a pre-emergent herbicide (CGM for organic) prior to germination. After they appear you can apply a post-emergent herbicide or pull by hand.
Q: What services does BBLM provide?
A: See "Service Estimates" page.
A: You should mow the grass at the highest setting on your mower or at least 3 inches. Each time you mow, you should cut no more than 1/3 of the grass height. Note: There are exceptions for some warm season grasses such as bermuda centipede, and bentgrass that grow more dense at lower mower settings.
A: Usually we recommend one application of fertilizer in the spring around Memorial Day and another in the fall about Labor Day. If your lawn is in poor condition you may want to make two applications in the fall.