5 Step Fertilizer Program
(#1) Spring Application
Pre-emergence herbicide to control annual grasses and weeds, such as crabgrass and foxtail. Balanced fertilizer to promote root growth. Broadleaf weed spray as needed.
Second pre-emergence herbicide to control annual grasses and weeds including spurge. Slow-release fertilizer to prepare the lawn for summer. Broadleaf weed spray.
(#2) Late Spring Application
(#3) Mid-Summer Application
Insecticide for control of billbug and grubs. Weed spray as needed.
(#4) Early Fall Application
Slow-release fertilizer for fall growth. Weed spray as needed.
(#5) Late Fall Application
Slow-release fertilizer for winter hardiness and spring green-up.