Do not apply grub control. Wait until Aug and check for newly emerging grubs.
Do not apply weed and feed to entire lawns. Always treat selectively
Do not fertilize except in newly seeded areas. It is too early to fertilize. Wait until Memorial Day
Do not apply crabgrass treatment in shade areas because it does not grow there
Do not seed hot sunny weedy areas of the lawn
Applying products not needed or at the wrong time is not healthy for the grass or our environment
What should be done?
Go ahead apply pre-emergent crabgrass control to all hot sunny areas such as along driveways, roads, walks. The time to treat is now until forsythia blooms go away.
Just spot treat broadleaf weeds such as dandelions. Don’t worry about clover and other smaller weeds.
Seed thin shady areas in April and again in Aug or consider planting and mulching under trees
Repair plow damage with new soil and fast-growing perennial ryegrass
Seeding in the sun areas will compete with weeds and the weeds usually win. Wait until August to repair sunny areas. If you cannot wait, then plan on Seeding again in Aug
Plant a tree for some shade
We will continue to share “The Broccolo Way’ throughout the season!
