Common Questions about lawn care
No! We're happy to give you exactly what you need — whether it's a one-time aeration or a full-service seasonal package, we're happy to give your lawn whatever care it needs.
Absolutely. After the initial contact, our lawn-care professionals will arrive at your house to do a full diagnosis. We can let you know exactly what the problem is, as well as provide a detailed plan that will give your neighbours grass-envy.
No. We take pride in the fact that Turf Medic is locally founded, owned and operated. We have a vested interest in our communities and making them look the best they can!
We take lawn care very seriously. We always have assistant positions open for students, and also provide shadow opportunities for those who want to learn more. When it comes to lawn assessments and product application, we leave that for our experienced and professional team.
No. The use of non-essential pesticides is banned in the province of Nova Scotia. We use an all-natural iron-based product that kills both the plant and the root.
In situations where weeds are in concentrated areas, we prefer a spot treatment approach. We spot treat weeds by slowly and thoroughly going over your lawn and spraying them one by one. This allows each weed to receive a concentrated amount of product. If weeds have taken over the entire lawn, we are able to spray the whole area.
Yes! We suggest you let the product dry for a minimum of 3 hours before any pets, kids or adults play on the lawn.
We suggest a minimum of 24 hours, but if you can wait 72 hours, that's even better.
As long as there's been a three hour gap between the treatment and the rain, you're good to go!
Only healthy turf can prevent weeds. Check out our other services to learn more!
We can tell you! Give us a call, and we'll come see your lawn and give you a diagnosis.
Liming and fertilizing your lawn can produce lush, green grass. Give us a call, and we can help you.
It depends on your lawn. You will start to notice improvement very quickly, but some lawns take multiple treatments to reach their full potential. Our knowledgeable team can let you know upon our initial diagnosis.
You don't have to, but aerating before liming and fertilizing allows the product to sink deeper into the soil, and ultimately provides better results.
A lot of lawns like to be aerated once in the spring, and once in the fall (to prep for the following spring). Depending on your lawn, you may only need to do it once a year. Our team can inform you upon our initial diagnosis.
Yes! Leave the heavy lifting to us. Regardless if you have questions or know exactly what you're looking for, you can give us a call.
Within two weeks, you'll never know we were there!
During the germination process at the beginning, you should water it as much as possible. Our experts won't leave your lawn without giving you all the information you need to take care of it!
If your lawn has been overseeded: absolutely! If your lawn has been slit-seeded, everyone needs to stay off that section for a few weeks.
It depends on the lawn, your timeframe, and budget. Give us a call and we can provide you a diagnosis after our initial visit.
All of our insect-control products are non-toxic, and are pet and kid safe. Some of them are even 100% organic, which can provide a boost to your lawn.
It's always a good idea to water your lawn after treatment. Many lawn insects live underground, so watering your lawn helps the product permeate the soil and destroy any colonies.
It depends on the insect and the size of the problem. Our team can give you a full treatment plan during our diagnosis visit.
No! We provide customized packages based on what your lawn needs. Although we have different package tiers, we'll work with you to determine what types of services make the most sense for your lawn.
Yes! Call us today and book your free Seasonal Package diagnosis. We assess your lawn and work with you to build a customized plan that fits your lawn and your budget.