Seasonal Lawn Maintenance
What to do and when to do it
Winter, summer, spring and fall – with each new season comes a different set of lawn maintenance needs. Knowing when and what to do is vital to keeping your lawn weed and disease free. For your convenience, we have put together monthly lists that will help you plan, organize and complete your goals so your lawn is in tip-top shape all year long.
As always, for further assistance, please visit your local Earl May Nursery & Garden Center. Our lawn experts are available seven days a week.
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Lawn Care Programs
Earl May’s step-by-step Lawn Care Programs deliver the best weed, disease and pest control with premium products specially formulated to deliver superior results right here.
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- Immediate results
- Proven best for Midwest lawns
- Designed to deliver more nutrients
- Eliminates thin spots
Incorporate a Fertilizing Schedule
After seeding, a regular fertilizing schedule is recommended if you want a great-looking lawn year after year.
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Lawn Care Projects
Want a Healthier Lawn? Feed it in the Fall!
Fall is the best time to feed and fertilize your lawn. Why? After a long, stressful summer your lawn needs to recharge, fill back in, and get set for the winter ahead. Fertilizing in the fall [...]
5 Tips for Overseeding Your Lawn this Fall
August through September is the BEST time to over-seed a lawn. Warm soil and cool temperatures at night make the perfect growing conditions. Here are 5 expert tips on doing it right! Prep Work Mow your existing [...]
Get Rid of Nutsedge!
Uggghhh...you walked outside and noticed a new weed popping up. What is it? Is it Nutsedge? If so, how do I get rid of it? Those are all questions commonly asked at our garden centers [...]