Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely, you can walk on it right away and continue to do so even as the seed germinates. We recommend to limit the traffic on the lawn.

Yes, we offer a 5 step mosquito program that is completely organic and requires no maintenance from you. We will come out to your property every 4 weeks to spray around the foundation of your house and the perimeter of your property.

• Use physical barriers: Physical barriers such as plastic, burlap, or snow fencing can minimize salt spray and protect your lawn this winter.
• Shovel early and shovel often: By removing fresh snow before it has a chance to freeze, you'll reduce the amount of salt needed to keep your driveway free and clear. This will lower the likelihood of salt damage in the Spring.
• Don't concentrate the shoveled snow: Avoid shoveling all your snow into one single area this winter. Spreading it around will limit the amount of salt gathering on your lawn.
• Use a salt alternative: Choose a de-icing agent that is safe for landscapes. Sand and cat litter are good options for adding traction to slippery surfaces.
• Don't over-salt: When using rock salt, follow the recommended spreading rate on the bag. This will help to prevent excess salt from building up on your lawn or leaching into your soil, which could cause irreversible damage to your plants.

Your mower blades should be at 3" height. Only take off 1/3 of the grass plant when you mow. Mow when grass is dry to avoid clumping. Keep the mower blades sharp. Don't mow during the hottest part of the day. Leave the grass clippings.

We recommend aerating or aerating /seeding your lawn once a year to create a more dense root system and loosen up compaction.

We recommend putting down lime at least once a year. You should have a soil test taken to see how much lime is needed for your property.

We recommend watering in all lawn applications after 4 hours if possible. Once watered in, it is safe to be on the lawn.

Moles do not just eat grubs—they also eat earthworms, slugs, snails, ants, beetles, and crickets, so you may not have grubs.

Yes, leave the grass clippings. They add nutrients back into the soil. They DO NOT add to thatch. Don't use them as mulch because of weed control that may have been applied.

You should be watering 1.5-2 inches of water per week. Morning or early afternoon is the best time to water.

When logged into your account, you can easily view and pay invoices, print receipts, access service notes from previously completed services, update your contact information, track the history of CMS Landscaping's visits to your property, and add additional services to your account.

You may notice turf damage (tracks) from voles, these are not mole tracks. Voles do not hibernate in the winter months and are active during this time. Very often with a thorough raking, the damaged areas will re-grow as the weather warms.