Monthly Maintenanance Schedule
1 Year Maintenance Schedule (Weather Permitting)
January
Turf Pre-Emergence
Fertilize/Weed/Deadhead Flowers (As Needed) Pine Straw Applications
Post-Emergence Weed Control Turf & Beds
Winter – January/February
Soil Test & Pelletized Dolomitic Limestone
This application adjusts the soil pH levels in order to promote optimum conditions for grass growth and development.
February
Turf Fertilization of Fescue Turf Pre-Emergence Herbicides
Weed/Deadhead Flowers (As Needed) Final Deep Pruning
Pine Straw Applications (As Requested) Mulch Applications (As Requested)
Spring I – February/March
17-0-6 30% SCU Pre-Emergent Stonewall (Barricade)
This application provides crabgrass prevention and a balanced fertilizer for a beautiful green lawn as well as controlling broadleaf weeds.
March
Bed Pre-Emergence Herbicides Tree & Shrub Fertilization Begin Turf Mowing
Spring Start Up of Irrigation System (Where Applicable)
April
Turf Fertilizer (High Nitrogen, Slow Release) Turf Post-Emergence Herbicides
Shrub Pruning (As Needed)
Start Spring Flower Installation (As Requested) Begin Full Scale Turf Mowing & Trimming
Spring II – April/May
13-2-5 30% Pre-Emergent Dimension
This application provides crabgrass prevention and a balanced fertilizer for a beautiful green lawn as well as controlling broadleaf weeds.
May
Turf Mowing
Fertilize/Weed/Deadhead Flowers (As Needed) Turf Edging
Turf Post-Emergence Weed Control (As Needed) Turf and Bed Trimming
Fertilize Any Turf Exhibiting Poor “Green Up” (Ironite)
June
Turf Fertilization (Slow Release) Turf Mowing
Turf Post-Emergence Weed Control (As Needed) Turf Edging
Bed Trimming
Summer – June/July
15-3-7 30% SCU 50% Organic 1.5% Iron or 5-0-20 10% Iron
This application is primarily for irrigated turf or other turf that is not under stress. The iron in this application will green up the grass and will help with Summer stress.
July
Turf Mowing Turf Edging
Bed Trimming and Weeding
August
Turf Fertilization (Light) Turf Mowing
Bed Edging and Weeding Turf Edging
Trim Shrubs
Remove Tree Suckers (Water Spouts) Check Trees and Shrubs for Insects
September
Turf Mowing
Turf Edging and Trimming
Turf Post-Emergence Weed Control (Spot Treatments) Bed Edging
Lime Turf
Aerate/Overseed Fescue Areas (As Needed) Wheat Straw Thin Areas
Fertilize All Turf with High Potassium Fertilizer
Fall I – September/October
18-24-12 Seed Starter Fertility
This application is timed to coincide with Fall Aeration and Seeding. It will provide nutrients to help grass recover from the Summer months in addition to promoting seed germination.
October
Begin Leaf Removal
Fall Annual Flowers Planted (As Requested) Turf Mowing
Turf Edging
Finish Fall Turf High Potassium Fertilization
Shut Down Irrigation System (Where Applicable) Install Winter Flowers (As Requested)
November
Spot Mowing Leaf Removal Turf Edging
Apply Winter Fertilizer Trim Trees
Crape Myrtle Pruning Fertilize the Winter Flowers Raise Tree Canopies
Fall II – November 1 to December 31
20-1-5 25% SCU 50% Organic 1.5% Iron or 28-0-3
This application provides the turf with a full # of nitrogen going into Winter to help the turf maintain its color and to green up quicker in the Spring.
December
Completion of Leaf Removal Clean Gutters
Turf Edging
Blowing of All Paved Areas and Debris Removal (Total Clean-up) Tree Sucker Removal (Water Spouts)
Liriope Cut Back
Pampas Grass and Cat Tails Trimming Rose Bush Pruning
Remove Dead Limbs from Small Trees