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8/21/2024

Golden Crown

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West Metro Lawn & Snow offers an industry-leading turf health program. Our 7-step Fertilization & Weed Control Program supports your lawn’s health with micro-nutrients, while fighting off weeds and undesirable grasses.

During Fall, Round 7 of our program takes place - which is a combination of a total broadleaf weed control and a Rapid Green liquid fertilizer. The Rapid Green liquid fertilizer contains, amongst other things, a robust liquid nitrogen boost which immediately assists in strengthening roots and winterizing turf. The nitrogen helps to restore your lawn’s carbohydrates, ensuring it has adequate nutrients to last through the colder winter months.

When products with increased levels of nitrogen are sprayed, it can sometimes cause temporary yellow or brown tips “Golden Crown”. Rest assured, this does NOT occur because of over-application. Instead, your lawn is simply NOT used to products with increased levels of nitrogen!
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When you next mow your lawn, you will cut off the tips and the turf will be lush and deep green due to the Nitrogen! To assist in recovery, we recommend continuing to follow healthy lawn care practices. This includes, but is not limited to, watering deeply but infrequently and mowing high. We encourage you to trust the process and know that the nitrogen boost in Round 7 will provide your lawn with the nutrients it needs to survive the upcoming Minnesota winter!

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8/13/2024

Driveway Prep: Snow Removal

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Hi, West Metro Snow clients!

As the snow prepares to fly, please see the helpful guide below on how to prep your driveway for Snow Removal services.

As always, please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.

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8/7/2024

Snow Stakes vs. Driveway Markers (and How to Stake Your Driveway)

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Snow Stakes vs. Driveway Markers

​Snow stakes are orange driveway markers (either plastic or fiberglass) that are used in winter to help identify the edges of driveways and roadways. These snow stakes make it easier for homeowners, visitors, and snowplow operators to see where the driveway or roadway is located, preventing damage to lawns, gardens, and other landscaping features. Snow stakes are required along driveways in order to receive service and need to be installed by either the homeowner or West Metro prior to the snow season. 

West Metro Driveway Markers are 4’ tall white and green markers labeled with our business name and logo. These markers allow our drivers to easily locate properties at night and in snowy conditions with limited visibility. These markers have dramatically improved our response time. Just like snow stakes, West Metro Driveway Markers are required in order to receive service.
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How to Properly Install Your Snow Stakes

​If a homeowner chooses to install snow stakes, there are several guidelines which should be followed:
  • Snow stakes should be placed 5 to 10 feet apart from each other along the edge of the driveway, with the stake closest to the street installed on the corner where the driveway meets the street.
  • Snow stakes should be placed at every pivot/turn of the driveway, as well as corners of sidewalks.
  • At least 3 snow stakes should be placed along each side of the driveway.
  • Snow stakes should be at least 32” tall to ensure visibility.
  • Snow stakes should be placed at least 6” in the ground to ensure sturdiness.
  • Tip: Install stakes before the ground freezes for easier installation.
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Hire West Metro to Install Your Snow Stakes
  • If you hire West Metro to install your snow stakes, we replace broken, missing, or damaged snow stakes for free.
  • We guarantee to have your snow stakes installed prior to the first serviceable snowfall. 
  • We collect our snow stakes at the end of winter.
  • We use both Fiberglass and Rebounding Plastic snow stakes.
    • 48” heavy duty Fiberglass stakes along the road (to withstand the city plow’s snow wake)
    • 32” Plastic Rebounding stakes along your driveway’s edge (which rebound if driven over and won’t scratch car doors). 
    • Watch a video HERE of our Plastic Rebounding Snow Stakes in action!​​
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