Spring and summertime in Memphis, TN, are very common seasons to apply multiple lawn care treatments to ensure your grass has the strength to thrive. However, these seasons are also common times when your furry friends like to be outside enjoying the sunshine! How do you balance both while keeping your pets safe?

Keeping your pets indoors during an application and avoiding letting them back outside until the treatment fully dries are two main ways you can ensure your pets' safety. You should never guess when it comes to keeping your pets away from harmful chemicals. Always talk with your lawn care provider, as they know the products they work with like the back of their hands!

Keep pets inside during a fertilizer service.

Dog waiting to go outside during fertilization service in Memphis, TN.

When you hire a lawn care company to come and treat your lawn, it's best to keep your pets inside while the provider is around. If your animal ingests or comes into direct contact with the chemicals being used, they could be negatively affected. You don't want to put your pet in a position where they can get sick or be harmed, so restrain any animals that go outdoors and keep them within your home throughout the duration of the lawn care treatment.

Not only will this keep your pets safe, but it will also make the treatment process a lot easier for your provider. He or she needs access to all parts of your property that require fertilizing, and if your pet is roaming outside alongside them, it could be distracting and disarming for the technician. You'll want your provider to do his or her job correctly, so give them the environment necessary to do so.

Let the lawn care treatment dry before letting your pets back outside.

Just because the technician is no longer actively applying the treatment, doesn't mean that your lawn is safe yet. You should wait until the product dries before you let your pets back outside.

There are several factors that affect the time needed for a lawn care treatment to dry, but the most significant one is the type of treatment used. Liquid treatments begin drying as soon as they are applied, while granular products need to be watered in first, so it might take a little extra time to fully dry.

Weather is also a factor. Your lawn will dry fastest on a hot, sunny day!

On warm, dry days, you can enjoy your lawn as fast as 30 minutes after an application!

Always talk to your lawn care provider about pet safety.

Pet on Memphis, TN, lawn.

Before using any lawn care products, it is always recommended to have a conversation with your lawn care provider regarding your pet's safety. Some fertilizers contain chemicals that pets should not come into contact with. A lawn care provider will be able to inform you about the type of fertilizer being used and can also guide you on how long to keep your pets indoors after the application to prevent any accidental contact or ingestion. This way, you will ensure that your pets are safe, and you can enjoy a healthier lawn without any worries.

Call today to schedule our lawn care program!

Transforming your property's lawn into a verdant oasis is easy when you call us! Our lawn care program includes an organic-based, in-house liquid fertilizer, and our technicians visit your property throughout the year to maintain your lawn. It also includes frequent weed control treatments!

With 19 years of experience in the lawn care industry, our providers are knowledgeable and experienced. We offer our services to properties in Memphis, TN, as well as nearby areas like Midtown Memphis and East Memphis. When you're ready to give your lawn the nutrients it needs, call us at (901) 246-7656 to get on our lawn care schedule!