We are currently applying our Early Summer Step 3 Weed-Control/Fertilization Treatment. This treatment consists of a granular 31-0-9, with 40% slow-release nitrogen. The fertilizer needs to be watered into the soil with about ½” of moisture if no rainfall occurs within 4 days. We also treat any existing broadleaf weeds with Trimec broadleaf herbicide and Dismiss herbicide for Nutgrass. As we get into late June and July, grassy weeds and Nutgrass come into play, so MSMA grassy weed herbicide and Dismiss nutgrass herbicide are applied also. If existing weeds were treated, irrigation needs to be delayed at least 2-3 hours in order for the products to be fully absorbed by the weeds.
Aeration on Warm-Season Turf
Early summer is a great time to aerate warm-season turf. Our new Super Soil Treatment is also being applied in June and July. See the page on Optional Services for more information, or schedule this service on our website.
Primo Turf Grass Regulator
We’ll begin Primo applications in June for warm-season turf. If you are tired of mowing your lawn too often, Primo is a turfgrass growth regulator that does a great job of slowing down the growth of the grass by about 50% over a 5-6 week period. Call our office for more information, or schedule this service on our website.
Lookout for Turf Diseases
Be on the lookout for Brown Patch disease in fescue lawns during mid-summer. Irregular brown patches with sometimes wilted turf can be a sign that disease is present. Adjust your watering so that your turf is irrigated only in the mornings, about 2 times per week on average. DO NOT water in the evenings, allowing the turf to stay damp all night. This will increase your chance for getting turf disease. See our web page on turf disease for more information.
Tree & Shrub
Azaleas need to be fertilized sometime from mid-May to late June. Our Azalea fertilization service not only provides proper feeding of your Azaleas, but we also add a booster treatment of granular Merit insecticide to cut back on Lacebug problems. Call our office for more information.
