Weed control and fertilization are essential part of maintaining vibrant green and thriving lawn, but also implementing proper cultural practices are crucial to see long-lasting and faster results in the battle with unpleasant weeds. Improper mowing, inadequate watering,poorly drained,infertile, dry and compacted soil
is what helps weed infestations to persist and eventually overrun the turfgrass.
The provided application timing is estimated and depends on the weather conditions.
After the treatments, at least 14-21 days are needed before weeds to start to wilt,turn yellow and die off.
Depends on the severity of weed infestation and the demand for quicker results, additional application may be needed.
The regular applications will help weed infestations continually to descrease.
Weed Control and fertilization
The goal of this program is to build and maintain a pristine, weed-free lawn year-round.
It includes four pre- and post-emergent applications and four fertilization applications.
The applications are tailored to be well-timed to see results.
When your grass is strong, thick and properly fertilized, weeds will not stand a chance, competing for water,
sunlight and nutrients.
It includes 8 scheduled treatments a year.
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1. January 1st - February 15th
- Pre-emergent application to prevent the seedlings of spring weeds before they sprout;
- Treatment of perennial weeds and winter annuals, already germinated. -
2. February 15th - March 31st
- Pre-emergent application to prevent crabgrass, spurge and other summer annuals before they germinate and establish
- Treatment of all already germinated spring weeds. -
3. April 1st - May 15th
- Slow release high nitrogen fertilization - to encourage early green-up and growth in the spring - Treatment of all existing weeds.
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4. May 15th - June 30th
- Slow release high nitrogen fertilization - to maintain color, density, and drought tolerance during the peak heat;
- Treatment of all exisiting weeds, if any -
5. July 1st - August 15th
- Slow release high nitrogen fertilization- to helps with heat stress;
- Treatmenet of all exisiting weeds, if any -
6. August 15th - September 30th
- First Fall pre-emergent application to block winter annuals, as they start to sprout in the fall
- Treatment of all existing weeds, if any -
7. October 15th - November 30th
- Second Fall pre-emergent application to prevent winter annuals before they sprout;
- Treatment of all existing weeds, if any -
8. November 1st - December 15th
- Winter fertilization application to help the turfgrass store energy for winter dormancy and improve hardiness
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Each round of application is critical and cannot be skipped or replaced.
