Some of the most asked questions we receive concern the proper time to apply fertilizer, lime, seed, etc. to the yard.  With that in mind, I developed the following calendar.  It can be printed and saved for future use or come by the store and pick one up. 

March 1-April 15 

• Pre-emergence Crabgrass Control
• Fertilize with light application of 16-4-8 with slow release nitrogen

March 1-May 30 & September 1-October 31 

Plant fescue cool season grass

March 1-May 30 & September 1-December 31 

• Fertilize Cool Season Grass- 3 applications:
  • 16-4-8 with slow release nitrogen
  • 28-4-8 with regular nitrogen
  • 46-0-0 Urea

 March 15-October 15

• Broadleaf Weed Control

April 1-September 30 

•  Watch for disease and treat

April 1-May 30 & August 15-October 15  

• Grub Control 

May 1-September 30  

• Post-emergence Crabgrass Control

Lime – May be done anytime.  Including when seeding or fertilizing.

Lawn Aeration – Not recommended when ground is hard or frozen.

In conjunction with seeding, use seeding schedule above.