Lawn Fertilization

The details of our industry-leading 8-Step Lawn Fertilization Program appear below and provide a detailed look into each of the program's 8 steps as they apply to our products and their benefits. The cornerstone of our 8-Step Lawn Fertilization Program is applying products at key seasonal times to maximize results and reach your goal of greener lawn faster.

Due to our concerns for our customers, our employees, and the environment, we avoid heavy use of pesticides; therefore, our products are safer and enable you to enjoy your lawn more fully. After the first fertilizer application, we spot-treat weeds as needed, weather permitting.

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Early Spring Fertilization

The first application sets the tone for the entire season. Our technicians apply a balanced, organic-based fertilizer to help wake the lawn from the cold winter months. We also apply a crabgrass pre-emergent preventative that protects against early season crabgrass, as well as other invasive species of grass.

 

Late Spring Fertilization

The second application focuses on keeping the fertility of the lawn consistent to ensure a thick and health turf. Many customers also request an application of spring lime or iron at this time.

 

OPTIONAL Applications in Early Spring

Spring lime helps correct soil acidity to allow the good grass an optimal soil pH level. As a result, acid-loving weeds cannot compete with your healthy grass. With a proper pH level, nutrients are taken up more easily and the soil becomes healthier.

Adult grub control eliminates over-wintering grubs in the soil, which try to feed on grass roots as the spring temperatures increase.

 

Insect Guard (Grub Control)

In the spring/early summer, our attention focuses on the maintenance and control of insects. Our grub control product is not a pesticide, therefore, it is safe for use immediately after application and does not harm bees. It targets damaging surface and sub-surface turf insects such as grubs, chinch bugs, and webworms as they are some of the most prevalent pests that negatively affect the health of your lawn.

Note: this application is applied with a spring or early summer fertilization.

Early Summer Fertilization

During the summer months, our priority is to maintain a healthy green lawn and continue to monitor and treat insects. In this fourth application, we accomplish this goal by treating the lawn gently and avoiding the use of harsh chemicals that burn the grass.

This is the time of year when we closely inspect the health of your lawn and offer advice about mowing and watering requirements to ensure that, in addition to the products we apply, your lawn is getting the attention it needs to thrive. Visit the FAQ section of our home page for standard practices to help you control weeds and disease in your lawn.

 

Late Summer Fertilization

This fifth application accomplishes three important goals:

  • Shortens the interval between applications to continue consistent lawn fertility
  • Reduces annual summer weeds, crabgrass, and nutsedge
  • Helps us monitor the lawn for insects, disease, and other abiotic or biotic stressors

IMPORTANT: If you opted for our 7-step lawn program instead of the 8-step lawn program, this application is NOT included. We strongly recommend this application if your lawn is vulnerable to the extremes of direct sunlight, constant shade, and/or dampness.

 

Fall Fertilization

As the season progresses into the fall months and leaves the heat of summer behind, we begin to strengthen and methodically prepare your lawn for the colder temperatures to come. Insects can still be an issue so we continue to treat and monitor them, as needed, in this sixth application.

This is also a great time to grow grass and we might recommend aeration and overseeding to help the overall health of your lawn. Our fall fertilizer treatment is supplemented with granular chelated iron to correct soil deficiencies and give your lawn a richer, deeper color.

Winterizer Fertilization

Our seventh application of the season is crucial for both setting up your lawn to go dormant for the winter and achieving an easier bounce-back in the spring. The winterizer fertilizer is chalk-filled with slow-release nitrogen, which establishes hearty root growth and helps the roots dig deeply into the soil during the winter months.

Limestone

The eighth application, limestone, is essential for soil fertility because it reduces the acidity and greatly increases the nutrient uptake of the root system. We take all necessary measures to ensure a smooth transition to the following season.

Note: This application is usually applied with the winter fertilization.