Lawn Boys, Inc. - Fertilization and 5-Step Lawn Program

Lawn Boy's, Inc. 5-step lawn program was developed for lawns in the Michigan area. Not all lawns are created equal, so we carry different formulations of fertilizer and adjust the materials and their rates as we go. Dry granular fertilizer with slow release nitrogen for proper root development is complemented by liquid weed control applications to maintain texture and color.

Your program includes controls for pests that can damage your lawn. This includes broadleaf weed controls, crab grass and surface insect control. All these treatments are applied safely and correctly by a licensed professional. We combine the newest technology with the personal service for lawn care that sets the standard for the rest of the industry.

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The 5 Step Program
Treatment 1 (Mar-Apr)
A granular fertilizer is applied to the lawn to help bring the lawn out of winter dormancy, along with a pre-emergent crabgrass control to prevent crabgrass and some annual weeds. A broadleaf weed control will be applied if weather permits.

Treatment 2 (May-June)
A slow release fertilizer is applied to keep the lawn growing throughout the summer months. Broadleaf weed control will be applied as needed. Grub proofing treatment will be applied at this time if ordered.

Treatment 3 (June-July)
A slow release granular fertilizer will be applied that will help the lawn stay as healthy as possible during the hot summer months and come out of summer dormancy faster once cooler weather returns. An insect control will be applied as needed.

Treatment 4 (Aug-Sept)
A granular fertilizer is applied to keep the lawn growing throughout the late summer season. Broadleaf weed control is also applied as needed.

Treatment 5 (Oct-Nov)
A granular fertilizer high in phosphorus and potassium is applied. This will promote root growth and new plant growth as well as early spring green up.

Additional Lawn Services

Grub Proofing
This treatment is a blanket preventive control called Merit. This material must be applied in the months of May-June. The material is absorbed through the plants root system and becomes part of the plant itself. This process takes several months to take place, once the grubs come in the fall the plants are protected from damage. This treatment is an additional charge from the regular 5-step program.

Core Aeration(Spring-Fall)
A mechanical aerator will go over your lawn pulling thousands of soil cores and spreading them on the surface. Aeration will allow water, air and fertilizer to reach the grass roots and soil level. It will also reduce thatch build up and keep the soil from compacting. This treatment is an additional charge from the regular 5-step program.

Over Seeding (Fall)
This is done with core aeration. A custom seed blend is applied to the lawn after aeration. The seeds fall into the thousands of holes creating a good seed-soil contact. This is only done in fall. This treatment is an additional charge from the regular 5-step program.

2nd Crabgrass Control
This 2nd treatment is a post control product, and will knock down any crabgrass plants that make it through the barrier. This product is very expensive and selective (only controls crabgrass) so there is an additional charge from the regular 5-step program.

Preventive Fungicide
Diseases have plagued some lawns in the past few years. In most cases red thread has been the worst. If your lawn has been struggling with disease problems a preventive control maybe in order.