The following information will help you to decide which fertilizer program is best for your yard. Please note that all dates are weather permitting. We offer two programs: Standard and Minimal. If you wish to create your own fertilizer program, feel free to do so by indicating which applications you would like on the 2009 Lawn Contract.
Standard Program 5 Applications:Schedule
April 1 – May 15: Crab Grass Fertilizer -granular fertilizer with crabgrass pre-emergent weed control.
May 1 – June 15: Spring Weed Control -post emergent liquid broadleaf weed control applied.
July 1 – September 15: Summer Fertilizer -granular fertilizer with 50% slow release.
September 15 – October 15: Fall Weed Control -liquid broadleaf weed control applied.
September 15 – October 31: Fall Fertilizer -granular fertilizer with 50% slow release.
Minimal Program 2 Applications:Schedule
April 1 – May 15: Crab Grass Fertilizer -granular fertilizer with crabgrass pre-emergent weed control.
September 15 – October 31: Fall Fertilizer - granular fertilizer with 50% slow release.
The minimal program does not have a weed control for broadleaf weeds such as dandelions, creeping charlie, & clover.
Choose Your Applications:
Simply check the applications that you would like done under the “choose your own” section on the lawn contract.
Please call to sign up for additional treatments, as you need them, or check the option on the 2009 lawn contract to have us monitor your lawn.
Fertilization & Weed Control Reminders
Fertilizer Reminders:
It is ok to water the grass after your lawn has been fertilized, however; it is not necessary. Rain will help dissolve the granules. The fertilizer is slow release so it will not damage the lawn.
After sodding we strongly suggest using a starter fertilizer.
Weed Control Reminders:
Additional weed control applications may be needed throughout the year to maintain a completely weed free lawn. For example, it may take 2-3 applications to wipe out 95% of Creeping Charlie. Fall is the best time to zap this weed.
After weed spray treatments, stay off of the lawn and do not water for 24 hours!
