Lawn Care Tips - Tulsa Irrigation System Maintenance

Irrigation systems are excellent for helping keep your lawn healthy and looking great all summer long by providing your lawn the right amount of watering. Lawns that are healthy tend to be less susceptible to disease, insects, weeds, and drought. Healthy lawns help to lessen soil erosion and surface water runoff. Thus, your Tulsa irrigation system plays a key role in maintaining a healthy, vibrant lawn, as well as helping with water conservation and reducing the time needed to maintain your lawn.

But, just as your lawn needs regular maintenance, your irrigation system also needs maintenance in order to function correctly. What can you do to make sure your irrigation system is working properly?


Your automatic irrigation system will need a thorough check-up and maintenance overlook both the start and end of the season. It’s often best to have a professional Tulsa irrigation company perform the spring start-up maintenance and then also winterize your irrigation system in the fall.
But throughout the season, regular inspection of your irrigation system will ensure it’s still functioning properly and help to prevent more expensive sprinkler repairs.

So, every month or so, it’s important to inspect your irrigation system for any broken components or leaks.

Make sure sprinkler heads and nozzles are not broken and are aligned correctly, watering the specific area of the lawn. Brown spots or constant damp spots in your lawn are both indications that your sprinkler system may have a damaged component or that the sprinkler heads are facing the wrong direction. You may need to adjust the sprinkler heads a little to ensure they are watering the lawn and not the sidewalk or home. Also check to see that the sprinkler’s spray is not blocked by plants or other things.

Replace any broken or damaged sprinkler heads. These components can often be damaged accidentally by lawn equipment, become clogged, or just wear out over time.

Inspect your entire irrigation system for any leaks and for the right amount of water pressure. When checking your automatic irrigation system for leaks or improper water pressure, it’s good to run the system one zone at a time so that you can easily pinpoint any problem spots. Low pressure can often indicate a line break.

Proper winterization of your Tulsa irrigation system is vital to ensure pipes do not break during the cold winter weather and that everything will work correctly again come springtime.

The Tulsa automatic irrigation system specialists at Oklahoma Landscape are skilled at designing, installing, checking, and maintaining your whole sprinkler system. We can handle all of the maintenance and regular system audits as well as winterization of your irrigation system to make sure it’s always working at the optimum level of performance. We service all brands of irrigation systems and sprinklers and can effectively diagnose problems so that you conserve water and your lawn continues to be, lush, vibrant and healthy.

Lawn Care - Heat Safety Tips

The Oklahoma heat and humidity can be hard on us at times. So when it comes to taking care of weekly residential lawn care chores, what can Tulsa homeowners do to protect themselves from the heat’s ill effects?

Mow early or late. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) advise residents to limit their outdoor activity to morning or evening hours in the hot days of summer. Often, you’ll see Tulsa homeowners gardening or mowing in the early hours of the day when the temperatures are lowest. In Oklahoma, it can still be pretty hot in the evening, so early mornings are often the best .

Take Breaks Often. Although it may take you a little longer to mow, breaks are so important. Take a 5 minute rest when you stop to drink water. Working with these breaks not only will help you maintain your energy but will also give your mower engine a much needed break.

Hydrate Regularly. It may not be in your best interest to wait until you’re thirsty to drink water, the OSDH reports. They said no matter your activity level, you should drink more fluids during summer, so imagine how much you’ll need to drink doing yard work? Drink water before you start and every 15 minutes while you’re doing lawn work, experts advise. You could also spray yourself with a light mist of water to help you keep from overheating.

It's good to wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothes and a wide-brimmed hat when mowing during the day. Apply a sunscreen with an SPF 15 or higher. Also use an insect repellent to keep away mosquitoes. Also wear goggles, gloves, and ear protection. You may at times also consider wearing light long sleeve shirts and long pants to protect yourself from bugs and debris.

“If you experience signs of heat stress such as dizziness, rapid heartbeat, diarrhea, nausea, cramps, throbbing headache, dry skin (no sweating), chest pain, great weakness, mental changes, breathing problems, or vomiting,” contact your health care provider immediately,” the OSDH says.

If you don’t want to have to worry about residential or commercial lawn care in the Tulsa heat this summer, contact Oklahoma Landscape about their regular lawn maintenance programs. We would be glad to help.

Lawn Fertilization - Pet Safety Tips

We love our pets! We want them to be able to fully enjoy the grassy space of the outdoors. But at times our Tulsa lawn’s fertilization and weed control needs may require the use chemicals that if ingested can  have serious effects on dogs and cats.

“While small ingestions of fertilizer may only result in mild stomach upset, larger ingestions can result in severe poisoning from the iron, nitrogen, and other chemicals,” The Pet Poison Helpline noted.


It’s very easy for pets to pick up fertilizer on their paws, or body, by rolling around in a lawn, and thereafter quickly ingest the weed control herbicide or fertilizer.

Dr. Petra Volmer, a veterinarian and toxicologist at the University of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine in Urbana said in an article about pets and safety around fertilizers stated, “If you find your pet rolling or walking in a recently sprayed area or spray him by accident, immediately wash the substance off with a mild dish soap, such as Dawn, and contact a veterinarian.”

Dr. Volmer  also noted that insecticides like those used in the garden for roses and molluscicides for snails, , are often more toxic to pets than herbicides or fertilizers so it’s good for homeowners to be especially careful when using these around animals.

What can you do to protect your pets when you’re fertilizer or weed control treatment to your Tulsa lawn?

It’s always best to follow the instructions on the manufacturer’s label exactly in how much to put down and when to permit access to lawn again. Applying too much fertilizer may cause the grass to retain the fertilizer residue for an extended period of time.

Carrie Gustavson with the University of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine stated “…make sure a treated lawn is completely dry after waiting the maximum period recommended on the label. To be extra safe, consider watering down the lawn after application and letting it dry before allowing pets into the area.”

Liquid fertilizers, may be harder to see on the lawn, and to know if they've been absorbed into the soil. Often water will be used along with a liquid fertilizer to help it be absorbed into the soil. You’ll need to keep pets off the lawn until the grass is visibly dry after being watered, an article in the SFGate Home Guide noted.

With granular fertilizers broadcasted across the lawn it can more easily be noticed that the fertilizer pellets have dissolved and been absorbed into the soil after a watering of the lawn. Generally, you can allow your pets back onto the lawn 24 hours from when you last saw any granules on the grass blades.

You may want to wait at least 48 hours after the fertilizer application before you allow your pets back onto the lawn, to be on the safe side.

“Consulting a professional landscaper for custom fertilizing instructions is the best way to stay safe if you are unsure of the application amount,” the SFGate Home Guide noted.

Oklahoma Landscape, Tulsa lawn care and landscaping company, can take care of all your lawn fertilization and weed control needs so that your lawn not only stays beautiful but is also safe for your pets.

Fertilization and Weed Control Tulsa - Custom Programs for Healthy Lawns

A healthy, green lawn is the basis for any great Tulsa landscape. Having a vibrant, rich lawn sets the perfect stage for increasing curb appeal to the home and showcasing a beautiful outdoor living space. That’s why Tulsa lawn fertilization and weed control is so vital. Without the nutrients and care it needs, a lawn doesn’t have solid footing and can easily succumb to weeds, erosion, or heat.

So, even before spring comes, it’s good to have a fertilization and weed control program scheduled in order to have the healthiest lawn possible. What benefits come from having a fertilization and weed control program in place? 

Weeds are usually divided into two main categories: either broadleaf weeds or grassy weeds and can typically have either an annual or perennial life cycle. Thus, a custom pre-emergent and post-emergent weed control system is needed depending on the type of weed. Our Tulsa lawn care experts can develop a custom application schedule for your lawn to have the most effective weed control and giving you a hassle-free and weed-free lawn this spring.  

Having a Tulsa lawn care schedule ready will ensure you stop weeds from gaining the upper hand in your lawn. Especially during the spring, weed seeds are blown or carried in to your yard from surrounding areas. So, having a custom pre-emergent weed control system applied before these weeds develop will help to prevent them from taking over your lawn.

“Timing the application before germination of seeds is critical. For example, crabgrass is an annual grassy weed which germinates in the spring when soil temperatures reach 60F and above,” the University of Illinois Extension noted. “Thus, timely spring application is needed for crabgrass control products to be effective.”

This properly-timed weed control application is only part of an effective lawn care program. Keeping your lawn healthy is a vital aspect of weed control. Lawn fertilization treatments encourage a healthy, dense lawn and strong root system. Having a thick, vibrant turf will help to prevent weeds from getting the sunlight, water, and room they need to grow. Thus, a healthy, well-fertilized lawn will mean less weeds and overall less maintenance. Robust Tulsa lawns also reduce the chances of erosion, prevents areas from getting muddy, and in general is healthier for the environment.

Custom weed control and lawn fertilization programs in Tulsa can certainly bring a great deal of benefits to your landscape and your home overall. But there is a lot that goes into effective lawn care treatments. Much depends on your particular lawn and its needs. That’s why a custom Tulsa fertilization and weed control program can significantly increase the health and richness of your lawn. Oklahoma Landscape’s lawn care specialists can develop and schedule a custom program for your landscape – giving you a beautiful, weed-free, and hassle-free lawn that’s the envy of the neighborhood. Call us today to schedule your lawn treatment at 918-299-LAWN.

Tulsa Lawn Fertilization and Weed Control - Vital for Vibrant Lawns

You’re probably enjoying the changing leaves of fall in Tulsa, and winter is here, so you may be thinking, ‘We’re in Tulsa. It’s getting colder. Why should I think about my lawn and its fertilization program?’

Well…actually a Tulsa lawn fertilization and weed control treatment programs can help your lawn be prepared for winter temperatures so that it can bounce back to be even more lush and green in the spring. Lawn fertilization helps replenish nutrients that were lost during the heat of summer, or because of stress and from just the passing of time.

Nutrients are key to a green, healthy lawn. Replenishing these nutrients allows the root system of your lawn to grow stronger and deeper for a robust and healthy winter lawn. These slow-release fertilizing treatments help the lawn have the needed nutrients, feeding it through winter, so that it’s ready when spring arrives.

While the 6-treatment Tulsa fertilization and weed control programs are finishing up this winter, it’s a good time to start thinking about the next set of treatments for the new year. A complete treatment program is really vital for grass to thrive and remain healthy and weed-free, so having a treatment program already scheduled will ensure your lawn doesn’t miss any of the nutrients it needs.

Pre-emergent and post-emergent weed control systems allow your lawn to be virtually weed-free. A healthy, green, weed-free lawn actually requires less time and attention to maintain. Healthy lawns become more resistant to stress, weeds, and disease. Using weed control systems in the fall will help prevent weeds taking the nutrients the root system needs and prevent them from overtaking the lawn in the spring.

Even though the temperature is getting cooler, fall is a great time to help your Tulsa lawn have the nutrients and strength it needs to survive the winter months and come back for a beautiful spring. Tulsa fertilization and weed control treatment programs can do just that, keeping your lawn lush, healthy, and ready for the next season.

Tulsa Irrigation Systems - Drip Irrigation Versus Traditional Sprinkler Systems

Oklahoma Landscape offers complete irrigation system repair and installation in Tulsa. Drip irrigation can help conserve water more than traditional sprinkler systems.  In general, drip applications use 30% - 70% less water than an overhead irrigation system, and plants grow to maturity about twice as fast.

 The Tulsa drip irrigation systems experts at Oklahoma Landscape can design the perfect irrigation system for your landscape. With drip irrigation, water loss due to evaporation, mist, surface runoff, or wind interference is virtually eliminated.  Shrubs and plants will thrive. A slow, steady application of water and nutrients directly to the plant's root system is the best way to ensure plant health and vitality.  Water spray on buildings, windows, or fencing is eliminated.  

With drip irrigation in Tulsa, unsightly brown spots on roses and other flowers are also avoided, since spray never touches the plants. Mulch and foliage are kept dry, reducing fungal diseases.  Drip irrigation lines install easily in tight, awkwardly shaped areas that are hard to water with spray or rotary sprinklers.

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Oklahoma Landscape offers complete lawn care service in Tulsa to commercial customers needing more time and less stress. As a business owner, the last thing you need to worry about is your business property’s lawn care services. Multiple landscaping and lawn care service providers can cause extra stress and unnecessary maintenance problems and miscommunications. Our commercial lawn care service specializes in a proactive, solution-based approach and will carefully monitor your commercial property’s lawn care to prevent or quickly resolve any issues. Whether hospitals, office parks, campuses, apartment complexes, retail spaces or country clubs, Oklahoma Landscape is your one-stop-shop-solution for complete lawn care service and landscape design. http://www.oklahomalandscape.com

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RESIDENTIAL LAWN CARE SERVICE
Tulsa area homeowners can live without the added stress of lawn care and lawn maintenance with our complete lawn care service programs. Whether you need basic lawn mowing, turf care, or complete landscape design, our annual lawn care maintenance programs for Tulsa residential customers can keep your landscape looking its best all year. From mowing, edging, and trimming to leaf and trash removal, landscape design/renovations, hardscapes, and outdoor living, Oklahoma Landscape is your one source for everything outdoors.  Our professional, courteous, and reliable lawn care experts take the worry out of lawn maintenance so that you can simply enjoy your Tulsa area landscape and ‘find yourself outside.’ Call us today at 299-LAWN.

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Weed Control Tulsa - Creating Perfect Lawns

Has your Tulsa lawn become overrun with weeds? Would you like to not have to mow as often? With our custom pre-emergent and post-emergent Tulsa weed control system, your lawn can be virtually weed-free, requiring less time and attention to maintain. In addition, a well-fertilized lawn can help your soil stay healthier, building stronger roots that allow your lawn to flourish. A healthy, lush lawn will need less maintenance and is more impervious to weeds and disease.

Call us today at 918.299.LAWN or visit http://oklahomalandscape.com/index.php/turfcare/weed-control.

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