Application 1 (Early Spring)

At this time of year, the lawn begins its growth cycle following winter dormancy. Most broadleaf weeds are not yet growing, and insects are inactive. This first application of fertiliser is designed to help the grass begin its growing cycle and to strengthen the grass plants to better cope with the coming summer conditions. The combination of nutrients supplied, including Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), and Potassium (K), will promote new greening of the grass and help sustain it until the next application.

On those lawns where it is appropriate, this application will include material to assist in controlling moss.

Throughout the year, homeowners need to practice good lawn care. Many of these practices are described in the “Maintenance” section. Your Lawn Specialist Lawn Care technician will also provide suggestions with each application, outlining actions that will benefit your lawn. These should be followed as much as possible.

Application 2 (Late Spring)

This application provides the proper mix of NPK to the grass plant, promoting strong leaf growth and overall plant health. Broadleaf weed control may also be applied at this time to help control weeds that have germinated. Some weeds are persistent and require weed control over several application cycles. This is also an excellent time to aerate your lawn. All lawns, no matter what condition, will benefit from aeration. Your Lawn Specialist Technicians can advise you of this optional treatment and the timing that applies to your lawn.

Application 3 (Early Summer)

This application provides the proper mix of NPK to the grass plant, promoting strong leaf growth and overall plant health. Broadleaf weed control will continue, as needed, to help control weeds. Some weeds are persistent and require weed control over several application cycles. Appropriate cultural maintenance guidelines should be employed by you, especially regarding mowing and watering, to complement the program.

Please review the section in this website entitled “Weeds” This is also the time that turf insects and pests may begin to be active in lawns.

If pests are present, your The Lawn Specialist Lawn Care technician can advise you on the optional treatments available to add to your program. When the Lawn Specialist technician treats your lawn, he will look for signs of problems caused by insects or other pests. However, you spend much more time on the lawn. Please let us know if you believe there is a problem, and we will visit to conduct an inspection and provide you with the best, timely advice and recommendations.

Application 4 (Late Summer)

This is the time of year when your grass plants are reproducing and strengthening. You may even see an increase in turf density and vigour in your lawn. Your Lawn Specialist Lawn Care technician will apply a balanced fertilizer to perk up the grass after the stresses of summer and help maintain the momentum of growth and vitality.

Maintain cultural practices as needed.

Application 5 (Early Autumn)

As the amount of daylight decreases in the Autumn, Temperatures begin to cool, and leaf growth in grass plants begins to slow down. The Lawn Specialist will apply the correct mix of NPK to provide proper nourishment to the grass plant at this time. The weather is often just right for weeds, and there may be a second spurt of weed growth. We will apply weed control products as needed to help control this problem.

Please review the section on this website entitled “Weeds” and maintain the cultural practices as required.

Application 6 (Early Autumn)

This is an essential fertiliser application your lawn receives. In Autumn, as the ambient air temperature cools, the grass plant stops putting food into leaf growth. However, photosynthesis continues, and the food generated by the grass plant is primarily allocated to root development and growth. This is a crucial time for root growth. The Lawn Specialist will provide the nutrition that is most beneficial to the plant. This application also prepares the grass plant for next spring and provides a kick-start for its growth. Autumn is also an excellent time to aerate your lawn. All lawns, no matter what condition, will benefit from aeration. Your Lawn Specialist Technicians can advise you of this optional treatment and the timing that applies to your lawn. Let the experts do the work! The Lawn Specialist will feed your lawn six times and provide our Lawn Care programme of services throughout the year for less than you would pay to do the job yourself.