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TURF CARE

EXPERT TURF SOLUTIONS

Let’s discuss our Turf Division, which stands out as an elite player in the industry. Lawn care is more complex than it seems; it involves a true understanding of how grass grows and thrives. At IHOS, we merge scientific knowledge with precise timing and methods, adapting our products to the ever-changing environment. We believe in collaboration with property owners, which drives our focus on customer education and communication. This, along with our team’s expertise and dedication, enables us to deliver exceptional residential and commercial lawn care.
 
Our Turf Division specializes in fertilization, weed control, soil amendments, aeration, overseeding, insect and pest protection along with preventive solutions. For additional services, our Tree and Shrub Division enhances plant health, while our Pest Division offers comprehensive interior and exterior pest protection, including mosquito, flea, and tick control.
 
At IHOS, we recognize that no two lawns are alike, so we adopt an innovative approach to tailor solutions to your lawn’s unique needs.
 
We proudly serve Adel, DeSoto, Earlham, Van Meter, Waukee, West Des Moines, Windsor Heights, Urbandale, Clive, Grimes, Dallas Center, Johnston, Polk City and Ankeny.

Membership services continue from year to year unless otherwise notified in writing of the desire to discontinue receiving service. Any services performed before discontinuation notice is received will be billed and payment will be due upon receipt. Refunds for services paid for, but not yet performed, will be given less any discounts, credits, credit card or processing fees, and returned via the original form of payment. All prices for services and membership are quoted at a per application price + applicable sales tax.

Additional Service Needs​

ADDED SERVICES (INCLUDED IN THE Exclusive and Innovative Method Memberships):

Grub Preventative

Application containing an insecticide to prevent grubs from hatching and damaging the lawn. It is important to thoroughly water in this product for it to be effective.

Core Aeration

Core aeration removes plugs or “cores” of soil and thatch from a lawn. Core aeration reduces soil compaction, creating a channel through which oxygen, water, and nutrients can penetrate the soil. Core aeration is also a great time to seed the lawn.

ADDITIONAL TURF SERVICES:

Over-Seed

IHOS uses the highest quality seed that cannot be found at local retail stores. Over-seeding is typically done at the time of core aeration. It is an easy way to fill in bare spots, improve the density of turf, establish or improve existing grass varieties and enhance the color of a lawn. Shaded lawns are recommended to be seeded every other year.

Weed Control

As a single or individual application outside of a full turf membership. We use a broadleaf Herbicide that contains four precise ratios of multiple active ingredients to provide effective cool-weather weed control. Kills the toughest broadleaf weeds on turf, including wild violet, ground ivy, oxalis, and clover.

Fungicide

Afternoon and evening rainfall, overwatering, mowing with a dull blade, infrequent mowing and hot humid weather are all things which can cause fungus activity on your lawn. Some fungi merely cause aesthetic problems to the turf. Others, however, will cause irreparable damage and death to your lawn. For this reason, we recommend protecting your lawn with our Preventative Fungicide Membership. Our Membership consists of 5 applications of contact and systemic fungicides. The treatments are applied at a preventative rate on a timely basis throughout the growing season. Curative action is taken when a disease is discovered on the turf. Curative applications will be applied at a heavier rate to help reduce further damage.

Landscape CARE :

Vegetation Control (Landscape beds, parking lots, driveway cracks and sidewalks)

Applications to eliminate weeds and grasses in unwanted areas such as driveways, sidewalks, patios, gravel paths, fence lines, landscaping and other areas where no vegetation is desired.

Landscape Bed Pre-Emergent
The herbicide soaks into the mulch/soil when properly watered

  • Creates an invisible barrier in the mulch/soil area
  • Stops weed seeds from germinating
  • Kills newly germinated seeds

Benefits of Using Pre-Emergent in landscape beds

  • Using a pre-emergent herbicide is the most effective way to control weeds
  • Poses no danger to desirable plants
  • Use of pre-emergent in the spring and fall decreases the need to use weed killers throughout the summer
  • Pre-emergent herbicides kill the weed permanently
  • Prevents weeds for months

Soil Amendments :

Micronutrient Applications

This is an incredible compliment to your fertilizer membership. Loaded with readily available minor elements in a fast-acting liquid form.

  • Iron and manganese support chlorophyll production and photosynthesis.
  • Zinc plays important roles in root initiation and antioxidant production.
  • Copper and manganese work as enzyme activators in the process of building proteins.
  • Boron is crucial for cell wall development by providing structural linkages in cell walls.

The Triple Threat (John’s favorite)

A combination utilizing three of our most popular products. With our Soil Revive aggregating tight soils and allowing atmospheric oxygen to enter the soil profile, it takes along with it the root mass and deeper rooting benefits of Total Bio and the robust microbial building benefits of our Thatch B Gone. An ag-gressive approach to getting stubborn soils to respond faster. More oxygen, more roots, more biology quicker. New construction-robbed soils can benefit anytime of the year to improve soil health, nutrient efficacy, increase root cycling and soil biology. This can also be used on the 1st and last round applications for quicker green-up from cold anaerobic soils.

Liquid Endurance (This service can be done individually but is the 3rd application of both turf Memberships and is applied on the 2nd visit)

Application designed to help maintain turgor pressure in the cells of the plant, resulting in a positive influence on drought tolerance, cold hardiness, and disease resistance. This application also helps to unlock nutrients that are locked up in the soil so that they can become available to the plant. This application can be used any time throughout the growing season.

Root Fuel (Formerly Root Growth Stimulant) - Spring & Fall OR Membership

Root Fuel is a specific blend of clean, powerful soil and plant stimulants that provide microbes the energy to multiply more quickly. As a food source, Root Fuel boosts microbial populations in the soil and increases effectiveness of Total Bio. Promotes root growth and development, feeds soil microbes, aids in plant health during stressful situations.

Soil Revive (Formerly Liquid Aeration) - Spring, Summer, Fall or Membership

Soil Revive improves soil texture, evens out soil texture, allows plants to increase root mass by helping soil tilth and increase water holding capacity. Soil Revive also gives roots the opportunity to go as far down as possible. This product not only reduces our carbon footprint but also has many additional benefits. Soil Revive jump-starts “new” ground where fertility levels are poor or unknown allowing NPK and micronutrients to be used to their full capacity.

Thatch B Gone (Formerly Liquid De-thatch) - Membership available

Thatch B Gone is a consortium of bacteria and fungi that turn dead plant tissue into organic matter. Thatch B Gone releases bound nutrients within grass residue back into the soil. Aids turning thatch into organic matter, thereby improving soil health. Reduces effect of tip burn in cases of over application of herbicide. Organic matter enhanced root development

Total Bio (Membership available)

Total Bio is our blend of biology that en-hances soil and plant health. Containing biology and a food source for that biology. Total Bio unlocks nutrients in the soil and aids plant and root development. Use less conventional fertilizer.

Beneficial fungi helps to fight off disease and keeps turf and ornamentals healthier. Enhances and maintains healthier, longer root growth.

Moisture Manager

Moisture Manager technology is designed to reduce overall watering and trap moisture where it is needed most, the root zone. It consists of a group of hygroscopic and humectant components that attract moisture and make it available to plant roots reducing loss to evaporation. Irrigation immediately after application is recommended, however within 3-5 days is acceptable. Additional applications may be required as the necessity for more frequent irrigation increases.

Core Aeration and Over-Seed

IHOS performs Core Aeration, this is process of removing small plugs of thatch and soil to improve the health of your lawn and reduce maintenance requirements by providing:

  • Improved air exchange between the soil and atmosphere
  • Enhanced soil water uptake
  • Improved fertilizer uptake and use
  • Reduced water runoff and puddling​
  • Stronger turfgrass roots
  • Reduced soil compaction
  • Enhanced heat and drought stress tolerance
  • Improved resiliency and cushioning
  • Enhanced thatch breakdown

Spring and Fall are the two primary times during the lawn season to areate and rejuvenate your lawn. Factors such as the condition of your lawn, your expectations of time, and your desired goal, will determine which custom repair membership will be best for you. Aeration only, areation with over-seed, or full repair memberships that require a more tailored and detailed plan.

Spring Aeration: The ground must be thawed for aeration and the soil temperatures must consistently remain above 55 degrees in order for seed to be applied.

Fall Aeration: IHOS begins at the end of August and continues through November. Lawns that are aerating and overseeding are done first from the end of August through September. This timeframe will enable adequate time for seed to germinate. Otherwise, areation will occur anytime from September through November.

It is not always necessary to aerate and/or over-seed your lawn, but there are reasons and benefits of doing so. Weather conditions can really impact our lawn along with your horticulture practices (mowing, watering and foot traffic). Aeration along with over-seed helps fill in thin or weak areas of your lawn, which are primary targets for weeds to thrive in. If there is an open space a weed will find it. By creating a lush, thick and healthy lawn you reduce weed pressure.
IHS only uses certifeid premium, high quality seed products, unlike what you can purchase at local retail stores. We have a variety of options to fit every unique lawn need as well as budget.
It is important to properly care for new seed. Seed does require a little more attention by you once applied. New seed needs lightly watered daily to keep the seed moist. It is very important NOT to OVERWATER! It is also recommend to avoid or significantly reduce foot trafic.
Each type of grass has different germination times and will vary on when it becomes visible. Times can be as little as 2-3 weeks and as long as 4-6 weeks.
We offer a liquid as an alternative option. Some customers opt to over-seed bi-annually, and the off year they may also elect for a liquid rather than a core aeration. Core (mechanical) is necessary when overseeding.

TESTIMONIALS

Voices of Satisfied Customers

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"Just wanted to take a minute to say how impressed I am with my yard after you aerated and over-seeded it. I just finished mowing and could already feel a difference, the grass is much thicker and more dense! I’m very pleased with the results! Looking forward to continuing service!"
Dave
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