Early Spring (April)
Prepare the lawn for the growing season by removing excess surface debris to encourage new growth, and provide early season nutrients for a quick green-up.
First mow of the season cut extra short and dethatch
Apply EarthWorks 8-2-2 organic fertilizer
Apply The Andersons Humic DG
Spot spray visible weeds
Late Spring (May)
As the lawn enters its strongest spring growth period feed the soil with more organic matter and reduce weed pressure by spot spraying only where needed.
Summer (June)
As hot temperatures arrive less is more by supporting the lawn for summer conditions continuing to improve the soil.
Fall (September/October)
Fall is the most important time of year for lawn improvement. Core aeration relieves soil compaction and allows air, water, and nutrients to reach the root zone. Overseeding introduces new grass to help improve lawn thickness.
Late Fall (November)
Finish the growing season and prepare the lawn for winter. This final application supplies slow release nutrients that support root development and help the lawn recover more quickly the following spring.
Weeds: Spot spray weeds bi-weekly with Ortho Weed B Gone Plus Crabgrass Control. Maintain a thick lawn to reduce weeds.
Mowing: In the Spring mow low at 3.5" and more frequently (every 3-4 days new directions) to encourage the grass to spread laterally and fill in bare spots. If applying organic fertilizer and the soil is active with micro life, mulch or side discharge grass clippings for microorganisms to breakdown and provide a more extended feeding that keeps the lawn green. In the Summer raise the mowing height to 4" and mow less frequently (bi-weekly) to prevent stress as the grass goes dormant. Be sure not to mow too much of the grass blade at once as this stress the lawn and turns it brown. In the Fall gradually lower the mowing height back down to 3.5" and final cut at 3" before Winter. Keep blades sharp!
Watering: An investment in a sprinkler system should be protected by ensuring each zone is watering properly. Make sure sprinkler head nozzles are spraying efficiently, with full head-to-head coverage. Watering times should be adjusted according to weather patterns (Wi-Fi smart controllers can adjust watering automatically). Water deeply in the early mornings while avoiding night time watering in July and August as wet grass can promote disease when humidity is high.
