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To Everything There Is A Season

This year, summer seems to have lingered longer than usual. Our overnight temperatures did not start to dip until late October. As many of you know, the past few months have brought a record drought to our area. Only within the past 2 weeks have we started to see what looks like normal rainfall totals. September 2018 brought us 9 inches of rain. This September has only given us 1/2 an inch of rain. The warm temperatures and dry weather patterns caused varying germination rates with grass. With properly irrigated yards, germination took about five days, which is ideal. Without proper irrigation, germination took up to 25 days. That a significant difference.  

A Watchful Eye: 
For several weeks now, our crews have been keeping a watchful eye on your property - to address any inconsistencies in your turf. They may find it necessary to "spot cut" to preserve new seed, or spot seed any areas that did not germinate properly. Our crew members will continue to monitor the progress of your yard, add seed, and clean off the leaves every visit to ensure the best growth possible. 

Bi-weekly Service Starts Soon
Starting November 4th, our crews will be servicing your yard every other week. This schedule will continue through the first of the year. Their priority will be removing all leaves, sticks and yard waste. Also on their "to do" list will be maintaining your shrubs by tip pruning and ensuring all beds are free of weeds.

Leaf Removal Procedure:

  • Properties with natural areas will have all leaves pushed into the wooded area and will be kept level and clean.
  • Properties without natural areas will have all leaves pushed to the curb in a neat pile. You can expect the leaf piles to be removed within 24 hours.
As fall advances, dropping temperatures will slow down the growth of your lawn and it will be cut on an "as needed" basis. Our crews will work diligently to remove all leaves from your lawn and mulch beds. Removing leaves from the turf allows maximum sunlight to reach the grass, giving nutrients for the winter. Removing leaves from the base of shrubs and trees will allow the shrubs to breath and prevent root rot. 

Winterize Irrigation Lines
Fall typically brings steady rainfall, so now is a good time to have your irrigation system winterized. Mid November is the ideal time. If your lawn was recently seeded, daily watering is still recommended. If your lawn was previously seeded and you now have an established lawn, watering three times a week is sufficient until winterization.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If we have freezing temps overnight (before your system is winterized) we recommend that you cover your back flow with a blanket for the night to prevent any cracked pipes.  

 

Please Keep Off The Grass
Richmond will soon experience it's first frost of the season. This actually causes no harm to your grass. The damage is caused when someone walks across the frosty grass. Each blade is actually frozen, so when someone walks across the lawn, the blades are cracked and broken in half. This will cause a yellow discoloration and may not recover fully. The frost melts as soon as the sun hits it, so please try and stay off the lawn until then. 


Ruben, we salute you! 

Meet Ruben Moreno. Ruben is a valued employee of ours. His excellent leadership skills are always evident as a crew leader. More importantly, he strives for excellence in everything he does. Translation: he's a picky guy. His standards are high and that's good for our customers. Mr. Moreno has been serving Cross Creek Grounds Since 2011. He takes great pride in his work and enjoys the satisfaction of seeing the final results. Ruben is a family man, a member of The Church, and is most proud of his eldest son, who is attending Liberty University as a freshman. We would like to take this opportunity to say thanks Ruben, for all you do! 

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