Midwest Lawn and Snow knows that lawn fertilization is essential for maintaining a superior exterior landscape. A deep root fertilization program will promote a stronger, healthier, more aesthetically pleasing landscape. The professionals at Midwest Lawn and Snow use only the highest quality fertilizers to promote thick, green turf combined with weed control to target unwanted weeds.
LAWN FERTILIZATION
OUR COMPREHENSIVE 5-STEP LAWN FERTILIZATION PROGRAM
Midwest Lawn and Snow offers a comprehensive 5-Step Program for fertilization lawn care that provides everything you should need to have a great looking landscape! Our regular yearly program features:
- Balanced fertilizer in each application
- Broadleaf weed control
- Pre-emergent herbicide to control crabgrass and foxtail (in the first cycle)
- Turf insecticides to control select pests
- Spot sprays for nutsedge and other weeds when necessary
LAWN CARE CALENDAR
Late Feb - April | Fertilization Application 1
Fertilizer and pre-emergents are applied at this time for an early spring green-up. These are also the months when we can most effectively control crabgrass and broadleaf weeds. You must act quickly, though, to ensure the greatest percentage of control. Blanket spray and spot spray (weather permitting) to control broadleaf weeds.
May | Fertilization Application 2
Fertilizer, pre-emergent crabgrass and broadleaf weed control, and a blanket spray will be applied at this time.
Mid June - July | Fertilization Application 3
Slow release fertilizer and insect control are applied to sustain your lawn through the high stress of summer heat as well as spot sprays for weeds.
Mid August - Sept | Fertilization Application 4
Slow release fertilizer and blanket spray for weeds.
Late Fall/November | Fertilization Application 5
Fertilizers will be used to help prevent winter stress and promote healthy root development. Your lawn will also green-up sooner in the spring as a result of this application.
WHY IS LAWN FERTILIZATION IMPORTANT?
Water, sunlight, air and nutrients all affect the health of your lawn. Fertilization adds supplements to your soil to compensate for growth challenges. It helps make your lawn healthier, greener and more capable of withstanding adverse conditions. Fertilization can also help protect your landscape from diseases. If you really want to have a lush, vibrant looking landscape, then fertilization for your lawn is key. Midwest Lawn and Snow applies balanced fertilizers, enriched with the proper amounts of slow and quick release nitrogen, phosphorus, and potash that are specifically formulated for the soil conditions in your area.
BROADLEAF WEED CONTROL
Our Fertilization Program also includes weed control. Effective broadleaf weed control depends on several factors: temperature, humidity, and stage of growth. Many broadleaf weeds are difficult to control and require several treatments. This is why we include weed control in our Fertilization Program. New weeds that sprout after an application will be controlled on your next treatment. The most effective weed control eliminates the plant slowly in approximately two weeks.
FERTILIZATION TECHNICIANS AND TRAINED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES
Midwest Lawn and Snow is proud to have highly trained fertilization technicians that can examine a lawn and know exactly what it needs to look its best. We also have trained service representatives that know how to properly apply our fertilizers and are always careful to avoid close contact of our products around decorative shrubs and ornamentals. During every application, our fertilization representative will survey your lawn’s condition and will point out problems in your lawn that may require attention and recommend the best solution. We do this because we care about the health of your lawn and we want to make sure you are getting the best possible RESULTS from our services. For more information about how to care for your fertilized lawn, please see our FAQs page, or contact us with any other questions.