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SERVICE HOURS
8am - 4pm Monday to Friday 8am - 12pm Saturday
Phone Number
(859) 240-1918
Located In
Union, Kentucky
General Inquiries
Frequently Asked Questions
Lawn Nutrition
Why does my lawn have mushrooms?
Mushrooms are a great sign that your soil health is well. Within our Lawn Nutrition Program, we are creating a habitat for microbial activity to flourish and because of this process, mushrooms feel the need to flourish as well. Fear not, they go away after a handful of weeks and are easy to just kick over. No treatment is necessary.
How soon do I start seeing the full effect of results?
Establishing a beautiful lawn is one of the most time-consuming projects you can do. Too often in this day in age, people expect instant gratification. When you are inviting a healthy habitat to your lawn, it will get worse, before it gets better. We call this the cleanup process. Cleaning up a lawn infested with weeds and lacking nutrients takes time. We ask that you give Total Green 1 full year to allow our program to work into your soil, balancing out the problems of the past. Keep in mind each lawn is different, so if there are areas still lacking, reach out and discuss additional options that we can do to bring your lawn back to balance.
Should I water my lawn?
It is always recommended to water your plants when it is dry and there’s a lack of water. Watering does not reduce the efficacy of the application applied to your lawn.
How tall should I mow my lawn?
Mow your lawn around 4” all season long. Keep in mind, the final cut for the season should be short, possibly 3” going into winter. You don’t want tall grass laying on itself all winter long, this creates issues going into the spring growth cycle.
If I notice additional weeds after round 2 of my lawn nutrition program, will Total Green honor their guarantee and spot spray them for free?
Yes. Our number one goal is to create a beautiful lawn for you. When weeds are involved, it makes that possibility much more difficult. Give us an email or call and we would be glad to handle a free service call as needed.
Mosquito Control
If my neighbor has mosquitos, will they come into my yard even if Total Green is treating for them?
The presence of mosquitos will be significantly reduced due to the fact you are having Total Green treat your lawn for mosquitos.
I have a large body of water on my property. Does Total Green treat the water, also?
No, we apply around 5’-10’ away from any body of water. We don’t want any products to leach into any body of water.
Will rain reduce the efficacy of the mosquito treatment?
Yes. Anytime it rains directly after our mosquito treatment, you risk the chance of product washing away. This only occurs after a heavy downpour. A light rain shouldn’t reduce the efficacy as drastically. In this case, please advise us that you need an additional, free treatment.
What if we do a one-time mosquito treatment? Is that enough?
No. Staying consistent is the key to long-term success with the reduction of mosquitos. A one-time application will give you great results, yes. But for long-term success of the reduction of mosquitos will require consistent, monthly treatments.
How long does the treatment last?
Each mosquito treatment can reach a maximum of 30 days and some instances 2 weeks
Aeration and Overseeding
Should I water my lawn after a lawn renovation is performed, such as aeration & seeding?
Yes. Ensure you are watering in the morning and at midday. Make sure the lawn remains damp throughout the day. This will create a good environment for the seed to plant itself into the soil. Continue to water your lawn daily, for 3-4 weeks. After you see germination, you can water once per day, each week is preferred. Watering always helps the turf in several ways.
Are the cores on my property bad to leave?
No. Leave the cores, they will break down and in 2 weeks or so, and will turn into organic matter and dissolve, with the help of watering.
How long do I wait to mow the lawn after it’s been seeded?
If you’re able, while consistent with your watering frequency, give the lawn a week or 2 weeks, at most, before resuming normal activity. The longer you can hold off with foot traffic, the better. Mowing won’t harm any new seed development. Be careful when changing mowing directions, to not churn up the soil with your tires.
Should I be proactive and call 811 Dig, before we aerate?
Yes. Call 811 Dig and be proactive about your underground utilities being marked. This will help us with any precautionary mistakes that can happen out on your lawn during this process. Typically, these utility companies don’t bury their cables deep enough (to code) and by fault, our aeration process can disturb your underground wires, creating a short-term headache.
Lawn Pest Control
If my neighbor has insects, will they come into my yard even if Total Green is treating them?
The presence of insects will be significantly reduced due to the fact you are having Total Green treat your lawn for insects.
I have a large body of water on my property. Does Total Green treat the water, also?
No, we apply around 5’-10’ away from any body of water. We don’t want any products to leach into any body of water.
Will rain reduce the efficacy of the lawn insect treatment?
Yes. Anytime it rains directly after our lawn insect treatment, you risk the chance of product washing away. This only occurs after a heavy downpour. A light rain shouldn’t reduce the efficacy as drastically. In this case, please advise us that you need an additional, free treatment.
How long does the treatment last?
Each lawn insect treatment can reach a maximum of 30 days and some instances 2 weeks.
Tree and Shrub Protection
Will rain reduce the effectiveness of today’s application?
No, rain helps rinse our products into the soil, allowing the plants to uptake the products. Our products work from the inside of the plant, outwardly.
Pests are no longer an issue for my plants, since Total Green got rid of them. Do I need to continue the service?
Yes. Just because you don’t see pests, doesn’t mean you need to halt service. Halting service, in time, will start introducing pests back into your plants, creating habitats. You want to ensure you’re keeping your plants protecting year-round, season to season. Once the program stops, pests begin intruding and will soon find their way into your home as well.
Am I required to water my trees and shrubs within my landscape beds?
It is always recommended to water your plants when it is dry and there’s a lack of water. Watering does not reduce the efficacy of the application applied to your plants.
Are results instantaneous?
No. Providing care to your trees and shrubs, just like your lawn, takes time. We use a mixture of slow-release nutrition as well as a mixture of products that require time and patience to work. If you give the program a full season, you should notice better blooming and foliage density. The process takes time and is an investment into an expensive part of your outdoor living space. If you continue the program year in and year out, your plants should improve each season.
Does Total Green treat my large trees spread out in my lawn and property boundaries?
No. This Tree & Shrub Health Service is specifically designed for the plants held within your landscape bed boundaries. We don’t treat large trees.
