Grass prevents erosion
The roots of grass hold soil together and prevent erosion.
We're the best!
Fairway Lawns was voted Best of the Best in the category of Lawn Care for the entire state of Arkansas by the readers of the Arkansas Gazette in 2006 and 2007.
Scalping warm season grass
All warms season grass lawns should be scalped each year in the spring, including bermuda, zoysia, St. Augustine & centipedegrass.
Seed in the fall
All seeding of shade grass should be done in the fall, including fescue, rye & bluegrass.
Plant grass to stop global warming
Turfgrass has a cooling effect on the environment. When sidewalk or street temperatures exceed 100 F, the surface of a lawn remains around 75.
Air for you!
Turfgrass produces a significant amount of oxygen and absorbs carbon dioxide. A 50 X 50 turf area produces enough oxygen for a family of four!
Grass abuse
Grass is unique among ornamental plants in its ability to tolerate mowing and severe mismanagement.
Dandelions
There is no pre-emergent for dandelions.
Mowing properly
Most homeowners do not mow often enough.
Mow, mow, mow your lawn
Mowing frequently enough that you DON'T have to bag the clippings will recycle your fertilizer and keep your lawn at its best.
Water management
Grass plays a major role in the reduction of surface water runoff, recharging ground water, water conservation and water quality preservation.
Winter preparation
You should not mow short or edge during the last few mowings of the season, in order to keep your lawn insulated and help protect against winter damage.
Bad weeds
Johnsongrass and dallisgrass are considered uncontrollable.
Safety grass
Grass lowers fire hazard and noise pollution.
Shade grass
Even shade grass needs some sun to stay healthy.
Watering
The best time to water your lawn is from 4:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Grass against weeds
Your best protection against weeds is thick, healthy turf, which makes fertilizer just as important as weed control.
Ouch!
Lawnmowers and weedeaters can cause severe damage to trees, if not used properly.
Sodding not seeding
Bermuda grass is best established from sod or sprigs, NOT seed. (Same for zoysia, St. Augustine & centipedegrass.)
Mowing after fertilizer
Mowing right after granular fertilizer is put down will NOT suck up the fertilizer.
Merits of grass
Grass aids in organic chemical decomposition, soil improvement and dust stabilization.
Sharpen those blades!
Dull mower blades can make your lawn look brown or yellow after mowing.
It takes more than one application
Weed control is an ongoing process.