10 Point Lawn Analysis

1. Turf Grass Analysis - Identify turf grass and density. It's good to know if your lawn is warm season, cool season, or a combination. Turf density is important as a thick turf helps deter weeds and crabgrass.
2. Color - A healthy lawn shows it's optional color. Needed nutrients improve the color and overall appearance of your lawn. A chemical program is recommended.
3. Soil Condition - Identifying the soil density will help to determine if and when core aeration is needed. Identifying the soil pH will determine needed treatments.
4. Thatch - Many problems result from thatch, such as slow response to fertilizers, and diseases can spread more rapidly where thatch is excessive.
5. Lawn Disease - Identifying and treating lawn disease in early stages will provide maximum results in gaining control over the disease. Fungicides are available.
6. Weed Control - Broadleaf can spread rapidly and quickly take over your lawn if left untreated. Many weeds and certain grasses classified as weed types can be very difficult to control. A Chemical Program is recommended.
7. Watering - Grass that is getting improper watering is more prone to spare, pale turf. Proper watering is one of the most important things you can do for your lawns health. Your lawn needs 1 inch of water per week for maximum health.
8. Shade - Knowing the amount of shade or sun exposure of your lawn will help determine which grass type is appropriate. Example, Bermuda will not grow in the shade.
9. Lawn Potential - All lawns are different and depending on the amount of care, past and present will affect the lawn's appearance. Some lawns, no matter how hard you try, will never look as healthy, and green as others.
10. Your Lawn's Present Condition - All lawns, even healthy ones, require regular, timely maintenance and treatments. Ask us about our variety of lawn maintenance packages and which will best fit your lawn needs.
    

Cool Season Turf Grass Applications

• Early spring - Early spring is when Pre and Post emergent herbicides are applied to the turf grass to control weeds along with fertilizer for early spring green up of the turf.
• Late spring - Late spring is when a fertilizer is applied to maintain color along with a second pre and post emergent herbicide application for weed control.
• Early summer - Early summer is when time released fertilizer is applied to maintain color, along with weed control applications as needed.
• Mid summer - Mid summer is when time released fertilizer is applied to maintain color, and promote root growth.
• Late summer - Late summer is when lime is applied to maintain pH and prepare soil for core aeration and overseeding.
• Fall - Fall is when a high phosphorous fertilizer is applied to promote root growth. Aeration and overseeding is recommended September thru October.
• Late fall - Late fall is when the last dose of heavy fertilizer is applied to help maintain color during the winter months. Some lawns will require additional spot weed control applications.
• Winter - Crabgrass pre-emergent, and a strong post-emergent are applied at this time. This will help prevent crabgrass for the next season and the post-emergent includes a very strong weed control. Iron, and high nitrogen fertilizer is applied at this time as well. Cold temperatures allow for stronger herbicdes to be applied to control hard to kill weeds. Applying these applications at this strength in the summer time would be too harsh and would kill the turf grass.

Warm Season Turf Grass Applications

• Early spring (February – March, Dormant) - Early spring is when Pre and Post emergent herbicides are applied to the turf grass to control weeds along with fertilizer to promote root growth.
• Late spring (March – April, Dormant) - Late spring is when a high nitrogen fertilizer is applied to promote turf green up along with a second pre and post emergent herbicide application.
• Early summer (April – May, Greening) - Early summer is when time released fertilizer is applied to promote color along with broadleaf weed control as needed. We also recommend core aeration at this time for warm season grasses.
• Mid summer (June – July, Green) - Mid summer is when time released fertilizer is applied to maintain color, weed control is applied as needed for any lingering, stubborn broadleaf weeds.
• Late summer (August – September, Green) - Late summer is when time-release fertilizer will be applied that will help the turf stay healthy and green during the heat of the summer months.
• Fall - (November, Waning) -In the fall, Pre emergent and broadleaf weed control is applied for control of weeds during winter months. Fertilizer is also applied to promote root growth.
• Winter (December – January, Dormant) - Winter is when Lime is applied to ensure your lawn uses our fertilizers and treatments efficiently and to maintain proper pH.