February

• Spring application of Greenview Fertilizer, if not applied in the fall. 
• First crabgrass pre-emergence application (Preen Crabgrass Control).

March

• Broadleaf weed control with a broadleaf weed killer.

April

• Broadleaf weed control.

May

• Second pre-emergence application (Preen Crabgrass Control).
• Insecticide application for grubs, ticks, fleas, etc.

June

• Continue broadleaf weed control efforts with a broadleaf weed killer. 
• Watch for disease- possible fungicide application.
• Possible Third pre-emergence application (Preen Crabgrass Control).

July

• Application of Ironite.
• Lime application- should be applied 30 days before fertilizing.

August

• Test soil.
• Begin lawn renovation preperation. 
• Kill all undesirable weeds and grass with Masters Kleenup-Up.

September-October

• Thatching if necessary due to heavy grass build up.
• Core aeration is highly recommended.
• Seeding new lawn with Ken Matthews Blend, an excellent tall turf fescue grass seed.
• First fall application of Greenview Starter Fertilizer for new lawns or Greenview Fall Fertilizer for established lawns.

November-December

• Application of Greenview Late Fall Fertilizer.
• Watch for and spray any broadleaf weeds after you mow new grass at least 3-4 times with a broadleaf weed killer.

January

• Continue to watch for broadleaf weeds.  Spray trouble spots with a broadleaf weed killer only on warm days. 

HELPFUL TIPS

Watering New Seed:  Keep it moist until germination- do this by lightly watering 3-4 times a day.  After germination, water once a day in the morning.  After first mowing at 3", start increasing watering time skipping days until you get to once per week. 

Pay Attention To The Weather:  A hot, windy day could mean more water.

Ideal Grass Height:  Mow your fescue at least 2 1/2" tall or more.  The taller the lawn or longer the blades, the less weeds you'll have.  Keep you lawn mower blades sharp and clean.

Got Trees?:  Seed early if you a lot of trees.  This way you have a mowable, mature lawn when the leaves start to fall.

GRASS SEED- FESCUE