5 step lawn care program

It raises your property value, helps the environment and ensures healthy, steady growth throughout the season. At KNK, our 5-step healthy turf program has you covered. One of the main benefits of signing up is our licensed and trained technicians will be on your property almost every month throughout the season.

This gives us the ability to perform an assessment and provide a recommendation if needed. The steps are:. The first step is giving your lawn the essential nutrients it needs to grow. Proper fertilization will ensure that your lawn can fight off pests and weed infestations. Taking care of weeds in the spring will reduce the need for maintenance during the summer and fall months.

Equally important, the pre-emergent provides prevention of annual grasses including crabgrass. A fertilizer feed will enhance the turf color.

Broadleaf weeds such as dandelions and clover will be taken care of here. Step 3: Summer June-July - Granular Application - Slow release fertilizer to maintain good turf color and plant vigor.

I will also scout for possible insect and disease problems. This feed will enhance turf color and this fall treatment of broadleaf weeds will get rid of the weeds that have germinated during the summer months.

Step 5: Fall October - Granular Application - Fertilizer to promote root growth and good plant health for winter hardiness. Control broadleaf weeds like dandelions, prickly lettuce, plantain, curled dock and more. When to Apply Step 3. Step 3 — Loveland Prevent , a second application of slow-release fertilizer plus crabgrass preventer. This booster shot of Prevent continues crabgrass protection throughout the summer. Step 4 — Loveland Renovator , a combination of slow and quick release nitrogen helps grass recover from summer stress.