Charlie's Corner

Thank you for your interest in King Hagen Lawn Care!

2025 Summer has arrived...Wet & Hot!

What's Going on with Lawn Care?

We are wrapping up a few late Spring applications and working the bulk of Summer applications, keeping King Hagen Lawn Care busy on your lawns!

May was so dry and hot. It segued into lots of June/July moisture alongside very high heat. The good news is that we are even on moisture for the 30-day outlook. But we still are -3" for the year. 

We should have a gorgeous Fall in the making. However, the not-so-good news is that the heat and moisture have broken down the Spring pre-emergent barrier. We will be including post-emergent applications for crabgrass, specifically along curb edges and sidewalks where the heat is most intense. 

We will be evaluating lawns from now through Fall, making recommendations for aeration and overseeding where needed. Be sure to look for notes on your lawn care reports. 

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And, to ensure healthy and beautiful lawns, follow our fertilization and weed control program. 

Ask us for your free analysis and lawn care estimate. Optimal fertilization is all about timing and slow release. Wrong fertilizer applied at the wrong time will result in overgrowth and a compromised root system. Trust us to customize an effective program for your lawn. 

1. Avoid mowing your grass too low. Mowing grass too low will result in turf loss and can lead to a multitude of turf grass problems.

2. Maintain your mower: keep blades sharpened for optimal cutting. Cutting grass with dull blades is like cutting your hair the same way.

3. During hot weather, always water your lawn before noon. Watering grass after noon is like boiling vegetables.

4. Contact us about Fall Aeration and Dormant Seeding for stressed lawns and patches.

5.  Remove leaves on your lawn by mulching them back into it, if possible. 

The most important thing we can do for your lawn is begin (or continue!) a comprehensive Lawn Care Program tailored to the specific needs of your turf, including fertilization and weed control, responding to current weather conditions. Right now we are finishing  dormant seeding and starting 

Early Spring  fertilization applications on your lawns, as weather allows. Our fertilization and weed control program includes a 5-point application plan for success.  

Contact us today with any questions you have about our lawn care program!

Enjoy time with your family and loved ones this season! My own family will be busy on lawns and making art (find Laura's paintings on  Laura King Fine Arts)!

Thanks again,  

Charles A. Hagen, President & Owner, KHLC

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