| Service & Timing | What We Apply | What You Should Do | What To Expect | Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 Jan - Mar |
A pre-emergent herbicide is applied to help prevent germination of summer grassy weeds such as crabgrass. | Stay off lawn until dry. Read comments and suggestions left by the lawn technician. | The benefit is long-term, and the customer won't notice immediate changes | Germination of summer grassy weeds such as crabgrass will be reduced. |
| Round 2 Mar - Apr |
A second pre-emergent herbicide is applied to help prevent germination of summer grassy weeds. A post-emergent herbicide is applied to any visible weeds. | Stay off lawn until dry. Read comments and suggestions left by the lawn technician. | Visible weeds should curl and turn brown after about 10 - 14 days. | Visible weeds should be reduced within 2 weeks. Germination of summer grassy weeds such as crabgrass will be reduced. |
| Round 3 May - Jun |
We apply high nitrogen fertilizer with balanced potassium and phosphorus to promote a quick green-up and recovery from winter stress. We also spot treat for weeds and fescue in cooler weather and apply weed control as it becomes hot. | Stay off lawn until dry. Read comments and suggestions left by the lawn technician. | Turf should become visibly greener. Weeds should curl and turn brown after about 10 - 14 days. | Turf density and vigor is improved. A dense healthy turf will discourage weeds and crabgrass. |
| Round 4 Jun - Jul |
We apply low nitrogen fertilizer with an iron supplement for color and spot treat for weeds. | Stay off lawn until dry. Read comments and suggestions left by the lawn technician. | Turf should become visibly greener. Weeds should curl and turn brown after about 10 - 14 days. | Turf density and vigor is improved. A dense healthy turf will discourage weeds and crabgrass. |
| Round 5 Jul - Sep |
We apply low nitrogen fertilizer with an iron supplement for color and spot treat for weeds. | Stay off lawn until dry. Read comments and suggestions left by the lawn technician. | Weeds should curl and turn brown after about 10 - 14 days. | Visible weeds should be reduced within 2 weeks. Germination of Winter & Spring broadleaf weeds such as dandelion will be reduced. |
| Round 6 Sep - Oct |
Pre-emergent herbicide is applied to help prevent germination of broadleaf weeds that would normally appear in the Spring. Post-emergent herbicide is applied to any visible weeds. | Stay off lawn until dry. Read comments and suggestions left by the lawn technician. | The benefit is long-term, and the customer won't notice immediate changes | Germination of Winter & Spring broadleaf weeds such as dandelion will be reduced. |
| Round 7 Oct - Nov |
Pre-emergent herbicide is applied to help prevent germination of broadleaf weeds that would normally appear in the Spring. Post-emergent herbicide is applied to any visible weeds. | Stay off lawn until dry. Read comments and suggestions left by the lawn technician. | The benefit is long-term, and the customer won't notice immediate changes | Germination of Winter & Spring broadleaf weeds such as dandelion will be reduced. |
| Round 8 Nov - Dec |
Potassium is applied to promote root development going into winter. | Read comments and suggestions left by the lawn technician. | The benefit is long-term, and the customer won't notice immediate changes | Improved root development |
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