A Better Lawn Starts With a Plan, Not a One-Time Treatment

If you want a lawn that stays thick, green, and healthy through the entire season, consistency matters. Store-bought fertilizer can help in the short term, but the best results come from a step-by-step program applied at the right times of year, with the right products, and in the right amounts.

That’s why we offer our Standard 6-Step Lawn Fertilization Program, designed to feed your lawn steadily, control weeds, and protect it as conditions change from spring to fall.

Why fertilize through a program?

A fertilization “program” is not just fertilizer, it is a schedule that matches what your lawn needs as the season progresses.

With a structured plan, you get:

  • More consistent color and growth (without the peaks and crashes of overfeeding)
  • Stronger roots and thicker turf that crowds out weeds naturally
  • Better weed control because treatments happen when weeds and crabgrass are most vulnerable
  • A lawn that holds up better in summer heat and drought
  • Healthier spring green-up the following year thanks to fall feeding and winterization

Why hire a professional to fertilize, can’t I do it myself?

A professional program takes the guesswork out of lawn care and helps avoid common issues like burned spots, uneven coverage, and applying the wrong product at the wrong time.

When a pro handles it, you benefit from:

Correct application rates for your lawn’s needs
Even coverage with commercial-grade equipment
Seasonal timing that aligns with New England conditions
Integrated weed and insect protection where it makes sense
Time saved, plus fewer trips to the store and fewer wasted products

Standard 6-Step Lawn Fertilization Program

Step 1, Early April

  • Complete Fertilizing
  • Crabgrass control, Broadleaf weed control

Step 2, Mid May

  • Complete Fertilizing
  • Crabgrass control, Broadleaf weed control

Step 3, Late June

  • Slow Release Fertilization
  • Surface insect control, Broadleaf weed control

Step 4, Early August

  • Slow Release Fertilization
  • Broadleaf weed control

Step 5, Mid September

  • Slow Release Fertilization
  • Broadleaf weed control

Step 6, Late October

  • Winterize Fertilization
  • Broadleaf weed control

Optional steps (recommended for many lawns)
Grub control / grub proofing (late June)
Lime application (spring or fall)

Want a lawn you don’t have to fight all season?

A healthy lawn is built over time. With a professional fertilization program, your yard gets what it needs, when it needs it, so you can enjoy a greener, thicker lawn with less stress.