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May Update
Thank you for being a Nutri-Lawn service group client. Only clients such as you who have signed or recorded their authorization will receive services.
As a locally owned business we are excited to be entering our 33rd season and want to let you know what to expect this month as well as keep you updated on our additional services that add value and enjoyment to your home and business.
We are committed to you and our employees to offer a covid ‘contactless’ service. All employees are continually trained on the latest covid safety protocols.
To view the Nutri-Lawn service group tip sheets and resources, click the links:
- Seasonal Calendar: Calendar
- Watering & Mowing recommendations: Tips
- Fiesta Weed Identification Sheet (Controllable vs Non-Controllable Weeds): Weed ID sheet
- Wild Parsnip Facts: Wild Parsnip
- Grub Control information: grubGONE
- Tick control: Ticks
- Seed your way to great grass: Beneficial Services
- Sprinkler Solutions: Installation Estimate
- Shop on your own schedule: Online Store
An important message for our all of our clients: Unlike many companies, we have decided not to charge a gas surcharge due to rising prices. In order to keep costs down, and not increase our service prices more than necessary, we must route our services by postal code for efficiency. We appreciate your understanding.
Lawn Care
SPRING FERTILIZER: The spring fertilizer applications are well underway. There were slight delays due to the snow that we recently received but our crews are still on track. Crews are working extra hours to make sure that our clients are serviced in a timely manner.
WEED CONTROL: Weeds have not yet begun to germinate in lawns but soon, dandelions will emerge. They are typically the first spring weed to pop. The soil temperatures are still too cool for many ‘other’ lawn weeds. Current Ontario legislation only allows products registered to target weeds once they have emerged. There are no licensed control products that will prevent weeds from germinating.
We will begin applying the first Fiesta applications around the second week of May (weather permitting). We will then return in late spring to do the second Fiesta weed control to target the late germinating and remaining controllable weeds.
BENEFICIAL SERVICES: It is the optimal time to seed and aerate lawns. Core aeration is the single most important thing that you can do to create a healthy, thick, and robust lawn. Seeding any thin or damaged areas may also be needed. Upgrade your core aeration to add seed or talk to us about our ‘3-in-1 seed and feed’ service that helps to thicken the lawn and rejuvenate the turf.
If the lawn needs more of a renovation, our technicians will recommend a Slit Seeding service. This will allow the seeds to be 'slit' or deposited directly into the soil for necessary seed-soil contact.
To get the best looking lawn: Review our proper mowing tips and watering tips.
Sprinkler Solutions
Our Irrigation Production Team is currently performing the spring start-ups and repairs. If you do not have a system and are tired of wasting time dragging hoses around every week, call Ottawa’s largest, most certified inground sprinkler company for an estimate. These economical systems save you time and effort, increase the value of your home, and conserve water! Hurry! Because of the heat and drought last summer, appointments are filling up fast. You can contact Martina and her team any time at 613-317-2332 or, visit us at SprinklerSolutions.com.
Mosquito.Buzz
TICKS: Tick control applications have started and will be completed throughout May. Protect you, your family, and pets from nasty disease carrying ticks. Our technicians will focus the treatments on the areas where ticks live, quest, and hide. For more information about ticks, take a look at our ebook resources.
MOSQUITO: Our mosquito control services will start once the foliage is out on the trees/shrubs (beginning mid-late May weather permitting). We will then return in approximately 14 days for the second application, to ensure a good barrier is in place once more foliage emerges. For more information, visit us at: mosquito.buzz or call or text 613-231-2899 (buzz).
ICYMI: Here is the Pre-Service Notification sent to our current Mosquito.Buzz Clients: Click here.
GLO Outdoor Lighting and Christmas Décor
GLO Outdoor Lights are great for any season, not just Christmas! Gorgeous colour combinations and twinkling animations create a stunning look all year long. What a bright idea!
This unique system - designed and made in Canada - has quickly become a popular exterior lighting option for homes and business owners. There are many benefits and features to these efficient and effective LED lights:
- Each light is waterproof and connected separately to prevent a chain reaction if one goes out
- Cloud-based control app allows you to change timers, setting, colours and patterns all from your phone or tablet
- Our installation is tucked away and virtually unnoticeable when they're not turned on
Most estimates can be prepared over the phone. Contact us today for a quote and watch the magic happen. Contact Jennifer, our lighting expert, at sales@GLOoutdoorlighting.com or see the beauty at GLO Outdoor Lighting.
Now Hiring
Enjoy the benefits of workplace flexibility so you can get that perfect balance. Whether you’re looking for a summer job or a place to build your career, we’ve got a role for you.
With over 33 seasons of lawn care leadership under our belt and the success of our additional services under the Nutri-Lawn service group umbrella, there’s plenty of room to evolve with us.
Upload your resume to: https://www.nutrilawn.com/recruitment or email greatjobs@nutrilawn.com to get started.
Register and Manage Your Account Online: https://www.nutrilawn.com/my-account
Questions? Call or Text us at 613-739-3399. Email ottawa@nutrilawn.com.
On behalf of our entire Nutri-Lawn family, we extend the best health wishes to you and your family.
Thank you for your continuing business and support! See you soon.
Yours truly,
Thom Bourne and Your Nutri-Lawn Team
