Fertilizing and Weed Control Programs

We offer many different plans depending on the condition of your lawn & soil, as all lawns are not the same. We offer a very basic 5 step plan all the way up to our yearly 8 step plan including our fall core aeration & over-seeding. Using all slow release fertilizers and a liquid weed control program to control all of your broadleaf weeds and annual grasses.

Advanced 5 Step Plan    
***Our most popular and economical plan***

·  Crabgrass Pre-emergent and Slow Release Fertilizer (before April 1st).  This first step will be applied between March 1st and April 1st to maximize the effectiveness of the pre-emergent.  Crabgrass & Annual grasses are emerging at this time of the year and can be treated most effectively.  The Nitrogen in the fertilizer helps fosters spring green-up.

·   Liquid Broadleaf Control applied in mid May.  The purpose of this application is to treat the broadleaf weeds such as dandelions, henbit, chickweed, clover etc. which are present at this time. 

·   Second Liquid Broadleaf Control applied in late June.  At this time of the year other broadleaf weeds have germinated and are present and must be treated again. (Example- Dandelion seeds can lay dormant for 5 years before blooming.)

·  Fall Slow Release Fertilization applied in September.  This application will help to prepare your lawn for the fall growing season. When applied while Core aerating it will help in the timely repair of your lawn from the hot dry Midwest summers.

·   Early Winter Slow Release Fertilizer applied in November.  This will act as a winterizer, to prevent winter stress and promote healthy deep root development.  This will also help your lawn get a jump start next spring.

Pro 6 Step Plan with Grub control

·  The same five steps listed in the Advanced Plan, plus

·  Grub worm insecticide to aid in controlling turf damaging grubs.  We use Merit / Grub X and it is applied in May and will provide season long protection.  This product is taken up by the grass and causes the roots of the grass to become poisonous to the grubs.                                                                                                                   .

Premium 7 Step Plan with Grub control & spring fertilizer

·         Our Advanced 5 Step plan but adds an extra Spring Fertilizer for irrigated lawns. Also a must have Grub control for lawns with sprinkling systems, since grubs love wet moist soils.

Ultimate 8 Step Plan & Nuts edge

·         Our Premium 7 Step Plan with an added Nuts edge control to help contain the tall light green grassy looking weed that germinates in late June and lasts through September.  

 This service is done in September through the end of October. Fall is the optimum time to thicken your lawn.  The core aeration pulls long circular plugs of soil out of your lawn allowing the turf to “breathe” and your roots to spread.  This also reduces soil compaction allowing the root system better access to water and nutrients.  The small cores then break down with the first few rainfalls creating a top dressing that covers the broadcasted seed allowing for more germination.  A five  Blend Tall Fescue & 4% Bluegrass blend mix will be used when over seeding, unless another request has been made.

Lime Applications

Lime applications are needed to raise the PH of your soil. Having problems growing grass in certain areas near trees or just a general thin lawn. This can be corrected if diagnosed correctly with a soil analysis.  

Sulfur applications are used to lower or neutralize the soil PH after a Soil Analysis has been taken.  

Gypsum Applications

This application put down when aerating. Over time it will loosen & break down hard clay soils allowing for better seeding  and absorption of the essential nutrients needed for a healthy lawn

Soil Analysis

This low cost bi-annual service helps us in determining soil problems that are keeping your lawn from growing correctly. The analysis shows organic matter, soil PH, and Potassium & Pot ash content of the sample.