Spring: Revitalize Your Lawn After Winter (March - May)

As winter fades, your lawn needs a strong start to thrive throughout the year. Spring is the time to clean up, fertilize, and prevent weeds before they take over.

1. Clean-Up & Preparation (March)

• Remove dead leaves, branches, and debris to allow sunlight and air to reach the grass.

2. Early Fertilization (Late March - Early April)

• Recommended Product: Slow-release fertilizer high in nitrogen (e.g., 20-5-10).
• Benefit: Stimulates healthy growth and strengthens grass after winter dormancy.

3. Pre-Emergent Weed Control (April)

• Recommended Product: Pre-emergent herbicide with Prodiamine or Pendimethalin.
• Application: Apply when soil temperatures reach around 55°F, before summer weeds emerge.
• Benefit: Prevents weed seeds from germinating, reducing weed problems later.

4. Aeration for Stronger Roots (April - May)

• Aerate the lawn to improve soil oxygenation, water absorption, and root development.

5. Selective Weed Control (May)

• Recommended Product: Post-emergent broadleaf weed herbicide (e.g., with 2,4-D).
• Application: Apply on calm days to prevent drift and target actively growing weeds.

Summer: Protect & Strengthen Your Lawn (June - August)

The heat of summer can stress your lawn. Proper fertilization, watering, and pest control are crucial to keep it green and healthy.

1. Summer Fertilization (June)

• Recommended Product: Balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10).

2. Deep & Consistent Watering (June - August)

• Water deeply, approximately 1 inch per week, preferably early in the morning to minimize evaporation.

3. Pest Control (July)

• Recommended Product: Granular insecticide for grubs and other lawn pests (e.g., Imidacloprid).
• Application: Apply in early July if pest activity is detected.

4. Persistent Weed Control (August)

• Recommended Product: Selective herbicide to eliminate broadleaf weeds that reappear.

Fall: Strengthen & Prepare for Winter (September - November)

Fall is the best time for fertilization, aeration, and overseeding, ensuring a resilient lawn for the colder months.

1. Fall Fertilization (September)

• Recommended Product: Fertilizer high in potassium (e.g., 15-0-15) to enhance root strength.

2. Aeration & Overseeding (Late September)

• Aerate compacted soil and overseed to fill in thin or bare spots, promoting a thick lawn.

3. Post-Emergent Weed Control (October)

• Recommended Product: Broadleaf weed herbicide to eliminate stubborn weeds before winter.

4. Final Fertilization (November)

• Recommended Product: Slow-release fertilizer with low nitrogen (e.g., 10-0-20) to support root development.

Winter: Protect Your Lawn (December - February)

Even when your lawn is dormant, it still needs care to prevent damage.

1. Minimize Foot Traffic (December - February)

• Avoid walking on frozen grass to prevent root damage and compaction.

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