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Q: Why should I hire
Washington Tree & Lawn Care, instead of doing it myself? A:
If you like working in your yard, and it looks exactly the way you want it to, you probably don't need us. But if you want a beautiful
yard—without the hassle—talk to us. If you've said any of the following, it might be time to pick up the phone:
- I hate the moss! And the weeds! And the brown spots! I just want a green lawn!
- How come there are holes in all the leaves?
- Isn't this azalea bush supposed to bloom?
Our customer service technicians are wizards at analyzing your lawn, trees, and shrubs and developing a
customized program that will make your yard gorgeous year-round.
Q: Do I have to sign up for a program?
A: No. We don’t believe in pressuring customers to
sign up for a cookie-cutter program. Every home’s landscaping is unique. Your technician will do a complete analysis of your fruit
trees, flowering trees, other trees, shrubs, and lawn, and will recommend services tailored to your yard. You’re free to choose the
services you want, a la carte. For instance, if you want weed control for only your lawn or driveway, that’s what we’ll do. If you
want us to spray one rhododendron for mildew, that’s what we’ll do.
Q: What natural products do you use?
A: We have great success with fish, seaweed,
chicken byproducts, and essential oils. Seaweed and chicken byproducts are used on lawns, while seaweed and fish is used on plant
material.
Q: Are the products used in your natural program
certified organic?
A: Yes. All products used in our natural programs
are certified by the Washington State Department of Agriculture for organic food production.
Q: Is there any odor associated with the natural
products?
A: Odors may linger for a short time after the
applications of products such as seaweed and fish fertilizer, but we mix in essential oils that mask most of the unwanted scent.
Q: Will the natural spray program control
insects?
A: The natural spray program promotes a plant’s
natural defense mechanisms to resist insects and disease.
Q: Do you offer organic moss control and weed
control?
A: An organic moss control product is under
development; organic products for weed control have not yet been developed. We do, however, offer every organic product that has been
proven to work.
Q: Does the natural program control crane flies?
A: No.
Q: How are your services regulated?
A: Washington Tree & Lawn Care is licensed by the
Washington State Department of Agriculture. Our technicians are licensed to apply products, and they are re-tested and re-certified
every five years. All of our products are registered by the Environmental Protection Agency and are approved for state use by the
Washington State Department of Agriculture.
Q: How soon after a lawn application can my
children and pets walk on the grass?
A: You need to wait until the spray has
dried—usually 10-20 minutes. Our products are thoroughly tested and deemed safe around pets and children.
Q: What services does your typical customer sign
up for?
A: Most of our customers want their yard to look
good year-round, so they request 4-to-7 visits per year. |
Q: How affordable are
your services? A: Very. Most people are
surprised when we give them their quote. Because your landscaping is different than your neighbors’, your fees will be based on the
type, size, shape, and amount of much plant material in your yard. Your technician will give you a free assessment and a customized,
competitive estimate.
Q: Do you offer both traditional and organic
applications?
A: Yes. Washington Tree & Lawn Care is on the
cutting edge of researching natural products that work best on lawns, trees, and shrubs. You can choose from among our traditional
(synthetic) applications and natural (organic) products.
Q: Do your natural/organic treatments cost more?
A: No. We use price-competitive organic products
so costs for our natural and traditional programs are similar.
Q: Are there labels and MSDS sheets available for
your organic products?
A: There must be an EPA Registration number for a
product to have a label and MSDS sheet. A label or MSDS sheet does not prove that a product meets the organic criteria.
Q: How do you spray for roof moss?
A: We control roof moss, lichen, and algae by
spraying on a product that contains zinc and fungicides. We do not pressure-wash your roof.
Q: Do you guarantee your services?
A: While we can't control the exact result that
will come from use of our applications on your yard, our goal is your complete satisfaction. If you ever have a question or concern
about the results of our service, call us. You technician will respond quickly with an in-person visit to your home to help
troubleshoot specific issues. There is no extra charge for this service.
Q: Bugs are crawling around on my yard. Can you
help me get rid of them?
A: Yes. Many of our customers hate spiders and
insects, so we offer stand-alone pest control services. We will spray the outside of your home or the ground and your yard (depending
on the season), for ants, fleas, spiders, crane flies, and weavils.
Q: My trees and shrubs need pest control. Should
both my newly-planted and my mature trees and shrubs get treated?
A: Ornamentals tend to have more pest problems
than do native trees and shrubs, which generally have few pests, other than caterpillars, aphids, and weavils.
Q: Will you spray organic products on my
vegetable garden and herbs?
A: Natural products are beneficial for your
garden; we will spray your garden if requested.
Q: How soon after a lawn application should I
water?
A: The fertilizer should receive water after the
application.
Q: Can I eat my fruit the same day my trees are
sprayed?
A: Yes! |
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