November
Lawn • Fertilize cool season lawns, bluegrass and tall fescue, with Ferti-lome Winterizer. This is optional if you have fertilized in September. This fertilizer is taken up by the roots but is not used until the following spring. Water fertilizer in. • Spray for broadleaf weeds if they are a problem. Remember temperature is important […]
October
Lawn • Fall leaves should be removed to prevent suffocation and death of the grass. Rake them if they are piled heavily or mow them. A mulching mower will chop them finely and add humus to the soil. • Spray for weeds. Dandelions, henbit and chickweed are best controlled in the fall when the plants […]
August
Lawn • If you see grub damage, apply a grub killer. Merit and Mach 2 are grub preventers and many not be effective on late in-star grubs. The grub killer must be watered in within 24 hours or effective-ness drops. It’s beginning to look a lot like crabgrass. Did you treat in early April? If […]
July
Lawn • Raise your blades on the lawn mower to its highest setting. Longer grass blades are better able to shade their roots. • Mow bluegrass and tall fescue around 3 to 3 1/2 inches • Mow zoysia at 1 1/2 inches • Watch for grubs. If they begin to hatch, an insecticide may be […]
June
Lawn • Apply second application of crabgrass preventer by June 15 unless you have used Dimension or Barricade for the April application. These two products normally provide season-long control with a single application. Remember to water it in. If grubs have been a problem in the past, apply a product containing “Merit’ or “Mach 2″ […]
May
Lawn • Apply slow release nitrogen fertilizer to bluegrass and tall fescue to promote summer growth if watering during the summer. Lower maintenance lawns skip this application. If there are broadleaf weeds you can spot treat with a spray or use a fertilizer that includes a weed killer. Rain or irrigation within 24 hours of […]
April
Lawn • Apply crabgrass preventer when redbud trees are in full bloom. The preventer needs to be watered in before it will start to work. Remember that a good, thick lawn is the best weed preventer and may be all that is needed on a healthy, vigorous lawn. (Note: Use Barricade for one application.) • […]
March
Lawn • Spot treat broadleaf weeds (dandelions, henbit, and chickweed) in your lawn if necessary. Treat on a day that is 50 degrees or warmer. Rain or irrigation within 24 hours of application will reduce effectiveness. • Time to apply a pre-emergent to form a barrier for sprouting crabgrass. Apply crabgrass preventer in late March […]
February
Lawn • To prevent lawn suffocation, rake fallen leaves. • Review lawn service contracts and make changes. • Tune up and repair the mower to get a jump on the season. • Avoid injury to the lawn when the soil is frozen by keeping foot traffic to a minimum. Landscape • Draw garden layouts to […]
