The Best Choice for the Lawn You Really Want

There are some good over-the-counter products, and you could probably do half of what we do similarly yourself. We do have some “professional use only” products that you would not have access to. These products help with some of the more difficult-to-control weeds, or they deliver longer residual control than what is available to unlicensed individuals. This issue goes back to the previous question – putting down the right product at the correct rate. You may have access to the right product, but that depends on you making the proper diagnosis of the problem. So, along with our products, by hiring a lawn care professional you’re also gaining access to our knowledge and expertise. In addition, we are seeing more products taken away from homeowner use, especially in terms of fungicides that help control diseases. As a result, product availability is becoming more restricted.

We get started when the weather permits. Typically, this is around the beginning of March. It usually takes about 5 – 6 weeks to get all of our round 1 customers completed, so you can expect to see us sometime between Mar 1 and April 30 as long as the weather cooperates.

The first application contains a granular fertilizer and a pre-emergent for crabgrass, foxtail and other summer weeds. Since broadleaf weed control is not a preventative, it is only effective when weeds have already germinated and are actively growing. We use a liquid weed control, normally applied with your second and subsequent applications, when the weather has warmed up enough to allow the broadleaf weed control to be effective.  Additionally, spraying the weeds the previous fall can greatly reduce the number of weeds you see in the spring.

We use a slow-release granular fertilizer, which is why we recommend that you fertilize every 5 – 8 weeks to keep your lawn healthy and green. This generally works out to be about 5 applications per year.