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 through April 15 

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

March 1 through May 30 & September 1 through October 31 

• Plant fescue cool season grass

March 1 through May 30 & September 1 through 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 through October 15

• Broadleaf Weed Control

April 1 through September 30  

•  Watch for disease and treat

April 1 through May 30 & August 15 through October 15  

• Grub Control 

May 1 through 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.