Answer: We follow City Code on this issue. The Parks and Recreation Department takes calls from concerned individuals about grass that is over 1' tall or weeds that are on a property that has not been properly maintained. A certified letter is sent to both the property owner and the occupant. A timeline is given for the situation to be remedied. If it is not, the Parks staff or a private contractor mows the area and the property owner is billed accordingly. Refer to City Code link http://city.

Call the Community Development Department at (815) 363-2170. They will assess the situation and if the situation warrants abatement, the property owner will be sent a notice. The Street Division on a regular schedule throughout the summer months maintains roadway mowing adjacent to City streets.

Answer: To control weeds, you can over-seed your lawn twice a year (early spring & early fall) to help prevent weed growth. Mowing your lawn high (4-inches or more) shades out most weed seeds and prevents them from germinating, while also slowing growth (for less frequent mowing) and strengthening the immune system of the grass. Keeping your grass unstressed by providing proper light, water, and nutrients will produce a crop of very thick turf.

Broadleaf weeds usually take up to 2 weeks to show signs of control. It is only possible to control weeds in the lawn, not eradicate them. Tougher broadleaf weeds may take multiple applications to show results. Broadleaf weeds can only be controlled if they are present and actively growing at the time of application. Fairway Green will use broadleaf weed control with each application when necessary for this reason.

SpeedZone® Lawn Weed Killer in the ready-to-use (RTU) gallon or quart will give visual results on most broadleaf weeds in just hours.

Answer: A complaint is filed with the department for an inspector to investigate. If the inspector determines a violation of a City ordinance relating to the height of grass has been violated, he issues a notice of violation which informs the owner of the violation and directs the violation to be corrected within a certain time. If the violation is not corrected, then a citation can be issued by the inspector.

A telephone call can be made to the Zoning Office informing the office personnel where the nuisance property is located. A property check will then be conducted and appropriate action will be taken.

A beautiful lawn is a weed free lawn. Your Lawn Doctor operative can apply selective liquid herbicide spray to your lawn to control broadleaf weeds in the grass. Examples of just some of the weeds you may find in your lawn, which Countrywide Lawn Doctor can help to eradicate;

Yes! Grass that's too tall can promote thatch build-up, encouraging insect and disease damage. For best results, keep your lawn mowed to its optimum height.

The following table gives the suggested mowing heights and frequency for the most common grasses in North American lawns. The "rule of thumb" is not to remove more than 1/3 of the leaf surface area each time the lawn is mowed.

Mole activity in your lawn, golf course or fields can mangle water lines, which can lead to expensive flood damage. Mole activity may break cables, which can affect phones or any other utility you receive through underground lines. Moles destroy sprinkler systems by uprooting sprinkler heads and warping underground water lines. Mole tree damage is a huge concern. Their burrowing can expose tree roots, girdle and clip trees—all great ways to kill a tree in your yard or golf course.

There could be several reasons, such as an iron deficiency, too high a pH or a lack of iron in the soil. I would suggest a soil test to determine the pH. We offer this service here at the Volusia County Extension Service, 3100 East New York Avenue (Route 44), Deland. The cost is $1 for three samples. We test each Thursday morning, so bring it to the center before then. If the pH is okay, try applying iron chelate in the area. Sedge is an indicator of over-irrigation.

Maybe you shouldn’t. If grass can’t compete with moss, it may not be the best location for it. We sell many good shade ground covers. If you’re determined to grow grass, remember:

Sometimes residents place rocks along the roadway in front of their homes to keep vehicles off their lawns. This is done primarily on residential streets that don't have curbs. These rocks can be real safety hazards. If a vehicle leaves the roadway, rocks won't stop these out-of-control vehicles, just damage them and possibly injure the occupants. A rock could be hit by a vehicle sending it flying and possibly injuring residents.

No, these decks are built for finish cut use. Swisher manufactures Trailcutters for these jobs. If you are looking to knock down unwanted brush and tall weeds check out the Swisher RT44 and/or WB80024. Brush is no obstacle for these two machines.

Concert grand harps stand about 6 feet 1 inch to 6 feet 3 inches tall. Mine is 6'2". Other types of harps come in a variety of sizes. For example, my Thormahlen folk harp is 4'9" and my Triplett lap harp is 2'10".

No. Mosquitoes rest in grass and weeds, and come out to find a blood meal. Mosquitoes stay in water until they emerge as adults.

Contact a Permit Technician at 240-313-2460, Extension 2, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m to register a complaint. Make sure you have the property owner’s name and/or address of the property you are registering the complaint. The name of the complainant must be given at the time the complaint is registered.

Prevention is always better than cure. If a Sir Walter lawn is kept in a healthy and well fertilised condition, weed eradication is rarely necessary. If in the rare circumstance weed spray is required, we suggest that you first heavily fertilise when weeds are noticed, followed by at least two mowings in a three-week period. This will usually reduce the problem to a minimum. If spraying is still required, there are several herbicides that can be used.