Laplante's 7 step full lawn program
We apply pre-emergent crabgrass control in early spring prior to crabgrass germination. Fertilization helps to green your turf as quickly as possible in the spring. This application helps control crabgrass and other weeds before they get started. This application does not control dandelions.
Once watered in, the pre-emergent forms a barrier in the soil to help prevent crabgrass plants from emerging through the soil. Ideally you will not notice any crabgrass problems. Realistically, we are at the mercy of Mother Nature to help produce ideal results. Temperature extremes and too much or too little rainfall can adversely affect the effectiveness of any control product. For these reasons, we offer service
calls at no extra charge, for customers on our full seven application program.
We apply a liquid 36-0-0 fertilizer to your lawn with a Three Way weed manager to help improve spring
green up and manage overwintering broadleaf weeds (yes, those annoying dandelions will be treated
with this application).
Our summer application includes slow-release fertilization for continued deep green color. We also spot
treat any broadleaf weeds in the lawn. We do not generally treat the entire lawn with weed controls at
this time because weed controls can stress the turf and cause discoloration. Our trained technicians
treat as needed on each individual lawn.]
Mid-Summer granular preventive grub treatment - Turf does needs to be watered in order to activate
treatment within 24-48 hours
Late summer and fall are ideal times to improve your lawn from any stress caused by weather conditions
throughout the summer. It is also the best time of year to apply broadleaf weed controls. Many of the
weeds present in your lawn in the spring germinate in late summer! We continue to spray weeds into
November if possible.
The ideal time of year to seed in this area of Michigan is August 15th through September 15th. The
weather is warm enough to allow proper germination, yet as the fall approaches the cooler evening
temperatures provide ideal conditions for establishing new grass. As always watering is necessary if
natural rainfall is not sufficient. Usually new seed requires more watering than usual until the grass is
fully established.
Fall liquid fertilizer with your lawn with a Three Way weed manager to help manage and treat weeds for
next spring (will target dandelions for the next spring).
We apply a heavy rate of fertilizer to help keep the turf green and to help provide an early spring green-
up. This application helps to promote root growth after the top growth has stopped. Turf roots will
continue to grow until the soil freezes.
Lawn Programs can be adjusted to fit your landscape needs