Lawn Application 1

First of 2 applications of Prodiamine crabgrass control with 30-0-0 triazone fertlizer.  This application will help to control crabgrass and some other unwanted “grassy” weeds.  Not to be confused with broad leave weeds. In the mix today was also Triplet, we are using this to help retard the weeds, being that it is still cooler weather, weed control is not as effective.  We will be back around mid April to spray for broad leave weeds and follow up with a second application of crabgrass control.

Lawn Application 2

Application 2 (Escalade II and Prodiamine) is sprayed around mid April-May.  This is the time when dandelions are taking over, along with a lot of other broadleaf weeds.  The liquid spray, with surfactant, we use is a selective herbicide that will only get rid of the unwanted broadleaf weeds, not the beautiful turf grass.  In this same application is a 2nd dose of pre-emergent, this will help carry your yard through the summer in the defense against the “grassy weeds.”

Lawn Application 3

25-0-5 MESA with iron, 50% slow release fertilizer.  (This is a premium product of Tenbarge Seed, a locally owned company) with a 8-10 week residual effect.  In late May, early June this is applied to your yard to help carry it through the summer.  The fertilizer is activated by moisture, rain, and/or irrigating the lawn. Think of it like beefing your yard up before the heat comes.

This slow release fertilizer has every granual coated with iron. The role iron plays on a lawn is that deep, dark green hue we all like to see, its what sets your lawn apart from your neighbors.

Lawn Application 4

Application #4 is grub and yellow nutsedge control.  Grubs are the baby form of beetles, and can potentially destroy a beautiful lawn quickly, by being proactive with this application, we can protect your lawn from destruction.

We also treat for yellow nutsedge, the tall thin neon green grass that grows considerably faster then the rest of the turf.  This weed is one you can just control, not eliminate, it has tubers in the ground instead of a tap root like a dandelion has.  It will return, this is influenced by rainfall, it loves water being that its other name is called water grass. Refrain from pulling this weed as it just makes it worse

Lawn Application 5

Application 5 is sprayed from July to August, depending on temperature, to get rid of unwanted broadleaf weeds.  This time of the year is when the toughest and hardest to control weeds are around, such as spurge, lespedeza, and yellow nutsedge/water grass.  For those who are wanting to re-seed,  spraying your weeds now will open up space for new seed to take in the Fall.

Hint: Yellow nutsedge/water grass is the thin light green blades of grass that tower above the rest of the lawn “2-3” days later after cutting.

Yellow nutsedge is very difficult to control because of its nature.  This seasonal weed can be somewhat controlled with multiple nutsedge treatments.

Suggested Optional Application*: Insect Control Treatment

Lawn Application 6

Application 6 (25-0-5 w/Nutrilife & iron) goes down once the heat has came down to a more tolerable temperature, around September.  More than likely the summer was a brutal one, Application 6 has just what your lawn needs, a slow release granular fertilizer that is high in nitrogen and also contains iron. The nitrogen will wake your yard back up, and the iron will also add to the greenness we all like seeing in our yard.  This application also has a 5-6 week residual effect, keeping your lawn looking nice and green through the Fall.

Nutrilife is like a “vitamin” that allows your plant to better absorb fertilizer/nitrogen, and helps to unlock important nutrients that are tied up in your soil.  Nutrilife also works hand and hand with soil microbes to promote better root developement and a healthy turf

Starter Fertilizer

Starter Fertilizer will be used on any yard that has had seed applied.  Think of it like a kick start for your young grass to develop. Starter fertilizer is high in phosphorus, 18-25-12, the middle number, which is key for young seed to grow, and promotes root growth.  For the “do-it yourselfers” that are going to seed their yards, let us know and we will apply Starter Fertilizer to your lawn.

Suggested Optional Application*: Aerate & Over Seeding or Power Seeding

Lawn Application 7

Application 7 (46-0-0) is the MOST IMPORTANT application for the health of your yard.  Application 7 sets the foundation for the following year.  The large amount of nitrogen that is applied to your lawn is stored in the roots of the plant and is used in the following spring.  This application encourages root growth, and strong roots equal a stronger more healthy plant.  Therefore, looking better and more drought tolerant during the tougher times of the year.