Lawn Care Services

TruGreen’s professional care will allow you to enjoy a greener, more weed-free lawn. Our annual program is tailored to provide the proper nutrients for color and growth while preventing or controlling weeds that are common in our coverage area.

With an annual program of care, you’ll receive free service calls, regular inspections and the TruGreen guarantee. Contact us "here" for a free Lawn Care Service estimate.



Centipede and St. Augustine Lawn Care Program Schedule
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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