Fertilizing and Turf Care

So You Want to Have the Best Looking Lawn?

It's no secret that in order to have a healthy and green looking lawn that it takes some TLC to achieve. We have the knowledge, equipment, and programs to enrich your lawn to be the best it can be so not only will you love your lawn, but your neighbors will too. Fertilizing is a major factor in a healthy lawn. Proper fertilization will provide essential nutrients at the right times to ensure maximum absorption. Fertilizing will also help rid your lawn of weeds and pests that are wreaking havoc on your turf. We have different fertilizing programs available to tailor to your lawns specific needs. In addition to our fertilizing programs, we also offer stand alone aeration, overseeding, and de-thatching services.

(If you are interested in a whole new lawn whether sod or seed installation please visit our softscape install page)

Premium Fertilizing (7 step)

  • Step 1 (spring) - Your lawn's first time released fertilizer application plus a pre emergent for crabgrass and weeds. Includes spraying of any weeds that may have germinated during the winter months.
  • Step 2 (early summer) - A time released fertilizer applied plus a different form of pre emergent for crabgrass and weeds. We utilize a different pre-emergent during this step to eliminate the weeds ability to build tolerance to the chemicals. Includes spraying of any weeds in turf.
  • Step 3 (summer) - A time released fertilizer applied with grub control included. This step is vital to preventing grubs from damaging your lawn. This also controls surface insects. Includes spraying of weeds in turf.
  • **Step 4 - (mid summer) - Additional mid-summer application of a time released fertilizer that will improve soil quality while making nutrients more easily available to your lawn. This contains recycled organic matter that replenishes the carbon in your soil. This step is a great addition to our basic program to ensure your lawn will not only stay green but also remain in peak health down to the cellular level to get through the hot summer months.
  • Step 5 (late summer / fall) - A time released fertilizer to feed the lawn to provide nutrients for the end of the summer season
  • Step 6 (fall / late fall) - A time released fertilizer applied to feed the lawn the proper nutrients prior to winter
  • **Step 7 (fall) - A vital aeration service performed to  reduce soil compaction and thatch in your lawn. Allows access to root zone for gas exchange, easy root growth, and enhanced germination = this means a happy lawn! This aeration also includes overseeding. Over-seeding  introduces new grass seed to your lawn to help fill in those nasty bare spots in your yard. This helps build resistance to disease in your turf.

Basic Fertilizing (6 step)

  • Step 1 (spring) - Your lawn's first time released fertilizer application plus a pre emergent for crabgrass and weeds. Includes spraying of any weeds that may have germinated during the winter months.
  • Step 2 (early summer) - A time released fertilizer applied plus a different form of pre emergent for crabgrass and weeds. We utilize a different pre-emergent during this step to eliminate the weeds ability to build tolerance to the chemicals. Includes spraying of any weeds in turf.
  • Step 3 (summer) - A time released fertilizer applied with grub control included. This step is vital to preventing grubs from damaging your lawn. This also controls surface insects. Includes spraying of weeds in turf.
  • Step 4 (late summer / fall) - A time released fertilizer to feed the lawn to provide nutrients for the end of the summer season
  • Step 5 (fall / late fall) - A time released fertilizer applied to feed the lawn the proper nutrients prior to winter
  • Step 6 (fall) - A vital aeration service performed to  reduce soil compaction and thatch in your lawn. Allows access to root zone for gas exchange, easy root growth, and enhanced germination = this means a happy lawn!

Turf Care

Aeration

Have you ever wondered if your lawn needs aeration? We recommend if you have high-traffic areas or heavy clay soil to have your lawn aerated every year. Aeration is a great service to enhance overall growth of your lawn. It reduces soil compaction by using a core aeration. This removes small plugs of soil to enhance oxygen flow, as well as moisture and nutrients to the root system of the lawn.

  • Performed primarily in fall, or when conditions are favorable
  • Vital to turf health
  • Enhances seed germination

Overseeding

Typically over-seeding would be done in combination with aeration for the absolute best outcome. Over-seeding is done to fill any bare spots in the lawn or to increase overall grass density. Overseeding will give you that look of a thick lush lawn. Will also help to improve the color of your grass. Overseeding can also help reduce erosion.

  • Performed primarily in fall, or when conditions are favorable
  • Recommended to be done alongside aeration
  • Creates a thick lush lawn

De-Thatching

Thatch is a layer of organic matter that lies between the blades of grass and the soil surface. Having some thatch is good as it has protective properties for your lawn, however having too much can be detrimental. Thatch that is too thick can suffocate the grass and also impede its ability to absorb nutrients and fertilizers. We can take a look at your lawn to determine if it's time to perform a dethatching service. 

  • Call us to find out if you'd benefit from a de-thatching service
  • Allows for better absorption of fertilizers
  • Can increase drainage