Lawn Treatments
Lawn Treatments
Our 6 step lawn treatment program will help you to have a healthy weed-free lawn as well as the time to enjoy it.
1.PRE-EMERGENT/EARLY FERTILIZER-
Feb 15th-April 1st
Crabgrass preventative and early spring fertilizer
2.BROADLEAF HERBICIDE –
April 2nd – May 25th
Controls weeds that have germinated and provides a second pre-emergent to fight crabgrass.
3.SUMMER FERTILIZER –
June 1st – July 15th
Poly-coated fertilizer gives nutrients to the lawn to reduce transpiration in order to hold water more efficiently through the summer months
*Pre-emergent grub control is highly advised additional treatment at this time.
4.FALL BROADLEAF HERBICIDE –
Sept 1st – Oct 15th
Controls weeds that germinate during the summer months.
5.FALL FERTILIZER –
Oct 16th – Nov 30th
Slow release fertilizer that gives the lawn nutrients to make Chlorophyll which gives the lawn a deep green color and root stability.
6.WINTER FERTILIZER
Dec 1st – Jan 15th
Provides strong root development for winter readiness and decreases the chance of disease.
*Dates are estimated and depend upon weather conditions.
Additional Lawn Treatments
Some weeds are more evasive and require extra treatments to resolve. Listed below are the most common weeds encountered in tall fescue lawns
Crabgrass
Annual and perennial lawn grass considered a lawn pest. Crabgrass plants drop seed in late fall and earlier winter which germinate and spread rapidly and can over take most vulnerable tall fescue lawns come spring time. Primary treatment occurs with early spring application of pre-emergent followed up by a secondary spot spray. Crabgrass is not treatable by broad leaf herbicide and requires specific chemical application.
Violets
Violets are one of the most difficult to control lawn weeds. This plant spreads rapidly and aggressively by thick underground stems. Violet control is a multi-treatment aggressive process that could take at least a year to fully eradicate. Violets must be spot sprayed and spread can be inhibited by follow good lawn care practices so your grass grows thick enough to crowd and shade out germinating violet seedlings.
Yellow Nutsedge
Yellow nutsedge thrives in ideal conditions such as moist soil and low cut lawns. These tall green shoots are easily distinguishable from tall fescue as they grow more rapidly and are bright yellow in color. Yellow nutsedge requires at least one individual spot spray service to remove from the lawn and is not controlled by broad leaf herbicide. Following healthy lawn mowing practices is the most beneficial way to prevent this weed.
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