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“I am very proud of our turf care program”

Joe Hertzler, President

In 1996 I set out to create a better turf care program with three goals in mind:

1. Give you an outstanding lawn of which you can be proud.

2. Make dealing with my staff an enjoyable experience that is as responsive as though we were your personal gardeners.

3. Apply the remarkable advancements made in the last few years—instead of just doing it the way it has always been done—to lessen environmental impacts without sacrificing aesthetics or cost.

We have worked hard to create this area’s best lawn care program. I look forward to having my team work for you.

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Visit #1 - Early to Mid Spring

• Pre-emergent crabgrass control
• Post-emergent broadleaf weed control
• Biostimulant, including seaweed extract & beneficial bacteria
• Iron to improve color and vigor

Visit #2 - Spring

• Lime applied at the rate indicated by the results of your soil test
• Spot-treat broadleaf and grassy weeds
• Fungus control may be applied separately. Your technician will alert you if conditions are right.

Visit #3 - Late Spring to Early Summer

• Pre-emergent crabgrass control—2nd application for season long control
• Post-emergent broadleaf weed control—2nd application
•  Biostimulant & Iron

Visit #4 - Mid to Late Summer

• Balanced Fertilizer — Moderate rate to help turf recover from summer stress
• Organic matter
• Spot-treat broadleaf and grassy weeds

Visit #5 - Mid Fall

• Balanced Fertilizer—Heavy rate for optimum root growth
• Organic matter weed control

Visit #6 - Mid Fall

• Balanced Fertilizer– Heavy rate to prepare turf for winter
• Post-emergent broadleaf weed control