recommended SUMMER applications
Aeration
improves thickness & growth of turf
Simply put, aeration helps your turf breathe by reducing buildup. Aeration is the process of puncturing the soil of your turf. The benefits of aeration include: increased water penetration, reduction of thatch, increase in the effectiveness of fertilizer, help prevent insects & disease, promote deep root growth, reduction of soil compaction, increased drought & heat tolerance, and increased air permeability.
Trimtect Growth Regulator
allows LUSCIOUS shrubs to maintain a manicured look
Trimtect is a spray-on shrub growth regulator that is recommended to reduce the regrowth of trimmed shrubs and hedges. Trimtect will help maintain the look of a polished shrub and create a fuller-looking plant without inhibiting the amount of blooms! Coastal shores recommends applying trimtect to shrubs such as ligustrum, loropetalum, bottle brush, and viburnum.
Soil Testing
YOUR LANDSCAPE’S HEALTH STARTS HERE
Soil testing measures the pH of the soil, a measurement that expresses the degree of acidity present. The pH level greatly affects the fertility of the soil and the quality of plant growth. A simple soil test will show your soil’s pH level, as well as the levels of many other nutrients. Based on the results, the proper nutrients can be applied to the lawn to set it up for success in the summer.
Top Choice
fire ant prevention & control
Top Choice is a granular insecticide that provides guaranteed control of fire ants. Top Choice kills existing colonies and prevents new ones from establishing for up to one year while also controlling mole crickets, nuisance ants, fleas, and ticks. One application of TopChoice will control existing colonies and prevent new colonies from forming for one year. TopChoice must be applied by a certified applicator.