Approved by and developed according to the guidelines of the University of Connecticut.
Spring
SOIL TEST - to determine pH - Apply LIME if necessary.
CRABGRASS PRE-EMERGENT CONTROL - before May 1.
Note: Forsythia bloom is a natural indicator for crabgrass germination - application must be timed accordingly. Also, be aware that certain products prohibit new seeding for 3 months
CONSULT OUR LAWN SPECIALISTS TO DETERMINE WHICH PRODUCT IS BEST FOR YOUR LAWN.
SEED - Reseeding, if necessary, during April-May.
FERTILIZER - (30-4-4) or FERTILIZER W/TRIMEC at Memorial Day.
Summer
MERIT - for grub control during June or July.
OFTANOL, SEVIN 7G, or DURSBAN - for surface insect & tick control
CRABGRASS POST-EMERGENT CONTROL - to be applied during hot, dry weather.
DYLOX - for grub control (Japanese beetle larvae) after August 15
Fertilizer- Super Green Power with I.B.D.U.
(hydrolosis slow-release fertilizer)
Fall
FERTILIZER - (10-16-20) with or without TRIMEC WEED CONTROL at Labor Day will promote deeper root growth to strengthen your lawn for winter survival.
SEED - This is the BEST time for new seeding, overseeding or SODDING.
Winter
LIME - after leaf clean-up on clean ground.
FERTILIZER - (30-0-15) at Thanksgiving or after ground freezes.
This application will slowly release nitrogen to the lawn all winter
