Fertilization N' Weed Control Updates
Latest Update
UPDATED FRIDAY, MAY 8:
APPLICATION #1 (pre-emergent) INFO:
Definition: a slow-release GRANULAR crabgrass pre-emergent fertilizer will
help control crabgrass development and broadleaf weeds. Also, it will
replenish the depleted nutrients from winter stress.
SUGGESTION: No grass seed to be applied within 5-7 weeks of
this application.
The goal always with this application is to get it applied by the end of
April. C N’R did fall a little bit behind due to unforeseen circumstances,
but we wrapped up this application on May 5th and now we are moving onto
spraying for weeds talked about below.
APPLICATION #2 (first round of broadleaf weed spray covering the
pesky dandelion):
Definition: A LIQUID form post-emergent herbicide is applied to control
early growing broadleaf weeds such as dandelions, chickweed, clover,
thistle, and any other broadleaf weeds that have sprouted. A “sticker”
product is included in the mix to help bind the chemical to the weed.
This application began on May 6th and will last through likely all of May
and possibly into June. Just depends on overall progress with weather/wind,
etc.
The more weeds that do come up prior to our arrival, the better because this
is a post-emergent, not a preventative. So, the weed needs to be present to
be sprayed in order to kill it. If you see weeds, it is ok!
OPTIONAL GYPSUM APPLICATION NEWS?
This is an application you can sign up for as a side application to our
“regular program”. Gypsum is what we call “chemical aeration” as it is
really good for the soil as it helps with compaction (loosens up the soil).
In the month of May or June, as we are working on other “regular
applications”, when the weather turns south with wetness or wind, we my
pause regular applications and then apply this Gypsum application on these
particular days.
If you have any further questions or comments about fertilizer and weed
control services, please
EMAIL CRAIG.
Past Updates
UPDATED FRIDAY, MAY 8:
APPLICATION #1 (pre-emergent) INFO:
Definition: a slow-release GRANULAR crabgrass pre-emergent fertilizer will
help control crabgrass development and broadleaf weeds. Also, it will
replenish the depleted nutrients from winter stress.
SUGGESTION: No grass seed to be applied within 5-7 weeks of
this application.
The goal always with this application is to get it applied by the end of
April. C N’R did fall a little bit behind due to unforeseen circumstances,
but we wrapped up this application on May 5th and now we are moving onto
spraying for weeds talked about below.
APPLICATION #2 (first round of broadleaf weed spray covering the
pesky dandelion):
Definition: A LIQUID form post-emergent herbicide is applied to control
early growing broadleaf weeds such as dandelions, chickweed, clover,
thistle, and any other broadleaf weeds that have sprouted. A “sticker”
product is included in the mix to help bind the chemical to the weed.
This application began on May 6th and will last through likely all of May
and possibly into June. Just depends on overall progress with weather/wind,
etc.
The more weeds that do come up prior to our arrival, the better because this
is a post-emergent, not a preventative. So, the weed needs to be present to
be sprayed in order to kill it. If you see weeds, it is ok!
OPTIONAL GYPSUM APPLICATION NEWS?
This is an application you can sign up for as a side application to our
“regular program”. Gypsum is what we call “chemical aeration” as it is
really good for the soil as it helps with compaction (loosens up the soil).
In the month of May or June, as we are working on other “regular
applications”, when the weather turns south with wetness or wind, we my
pause regular applications and then apply this Gypsum application on these
particular days.
If you have any further questions or comments about fertilizer and weed
control services, please
EMAIL CRAIG.
UPDATED FRIDAY, MAY 1:
SPRING GREEN-UP APPLICATION?
Definition: a fast release granular fertilizer (ammonium sulfate) that
jump-starts your grass to green-up.
This application wrapped up mid-April and we are no longer applying this
application.
APPLICATION #1 (pre-emergent)?
Definition: a slow-release GRANULAR crabgrass pre-emergent fertilizer will
help control crabgrass development and broadleaf weeds. Also, it will
replenish the depleted nutrients from winter stress.
SUGGESTION: No grass seed to be applied within
5-7 weeks of this application.
The goal always with this application is to get it applied by the end of
April. C N’R is a bit behind with this application due to some
circumstances, but it will wrap up during the first half of the week of May
4th.
APPLICATION #2 (first round of broadleaf weed spray
covering the pesky dandelion)?
Definition: A LIQUID form post-emergent herbicide is applied to control
early growing broadleaf weeds such as dandelions, chickweed, clover,
thistle, and any other broadleaf weeds that have sprouted. A “sticker”
product is included in the mix to help bind the chemical to the weed.
This application will begin very early in May and usually last through a
larger chunk of June. Just depends on overall progress with weather/wind,
etc.
If you have any further questions about fertilizer & weed control, please
EMAIL CRAIG.
UPDATED FRIDAY, APRIL 17:
SPRING GREEN-UP: This is an optional application you can
sign up for to be applied early in the season. A very popular APP containing
Ammonium Sulfate which is a straight shot of “juice” for your lawn.
On April 14th, we did finish with this application. If you have signed up
later for this application later on, we will apply these as we work on the
pre-emergent application talked about below.
APPLICATION #1 (pre-emergent): Our first regular program
application officially kicked off on April 15th. This includes the Crabgrass
“preventative” which will get applied the rest of April and likely into
early May. We will move as fast as possible to get this application down. If
you are signed up for our spring clean up services, the spring clean up will
happen first, then we will apply this application.
BOTH APPLICATIONS talked above are granular. The Crabgrass
pre-emergent has “new seed killer” in it with some fertilizer. So, the
“green-up” application talked about above is a great addition to give your
lawn some extra juice early in the season because our next round of
“fertilizer” does not come until maybe as early as late May, but more likely
in June.
ANOTHER IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not use new seed for areas of
your lawn until 5-7 weeks AFTER we apply the pre-emergent.
If you have any further questions, please
EMAIL CRAIG.
UPDATED THURSDAY, APRIL 9TH:
At the time of this update (Thursday, April 9th), is technically our first
full day of planned spring clean ups and lawn de-thatching. At this time we
are NOT focusing on any spring gutter cleaning, just clean up and
de-thatching. Our plan is to complete gutter cleaning towards the end of
April or early May.
Moving forward with this plan, again, we started on a Thursday (4/9). We
plan to work on Friday, 4/10. Then we are supposed to get wet during the
weekend of 4/11 & 4/12 and may linger into the first half of the following
week, which is the week of April 13th. So, we are only working 2 days, and
then maybe about 1/2 of a week the following week? We will see, but we just
want to be clear to all customers that just because we are just starting
does not mean your clean up will be done within these weeks talked about
above because of the looks of the weather.
We will update again towards the middle of the week of April 13th.
Any further questions about scheduling are tough to answer as we will be
taking scheduling day by day.
Thank you for your patience! Eventually the weather will warm, but for now
it looks like April wants to be wetter and cooler. We will see.
UPDATED THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2026:
Our plans have been tweaked a bit from the last update with the OPTIONAL
“spring green-up” application. This is a straight shot of fertilizer
(ammonium sulfate) to jump start your turf for the season.
Although we like to get this application completed late March or early
April, our plans for this season have been delayed with 2 rain/snow systems
affecting our weather in that April 1st - April 5th time frame. Things are
wet now, but our plan (at this time) is to get out on April 7th and April
8th to work on this application and go from there. There are signs of
another wet system in that 4/9-4/10 time frame, we will see.
Once we get the “spring green-up” application talked about above done, then
we will move onto working on the first REGULAR application of the season
which is the pre-emergent crabgrass prevention. Once we do get started with
this application, it will take through all or most of April and perhaps into
early May before we finish it up. Just depends on the weather.
UPDATED THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026:
At this time, we are eyeing the time to apply the OPTIONAL “spring green-up”
application. This is a straight shot of fertilizer (ammonium sulfate) to
jump start your turf.
This application will likely be applied in that April 1st - April 10th time
frame. Depends on future weather and turf conditions. We will let you know
when we get started on it. Once we do get started, should take a few days to
get this application done.
After April 10th, then it will be time for our first REGULAR application
which includes the pre-emergent crabgrass prevention. Once we do get started
on this application, it will take the entire month of April to apply to all
customers, and sometimes can leak into early May. It just depends on how
weather is treating us.
We will keep you posted!
SPRING OF 2026
C N’R’s “regular” fertilization and weed control program typically begins during the month of April. We do have specialized applications customers can sign up for such as “spring green-up” which is applied before the “regular program” begins.
Crabgrass pre-emergent is always the first application out the door from our regular program.
To review more details about our fertilizer & weed control program along with all optional applications, please CLICK HERE.(Opens in PDF)
Think Spring! We will see you soon with more updates!
