Spring weather is right around the corner, and a healthy, green lawn starts with a plan. As temperatures begin to warm, it’s the perfect time to think ahead and set your yard up for success all season long. Our JRK 4-Step Lawn Fertilizer Program takes the guesswork out of lawn care, giving you a simple, effective schedule to follow from spring through fall.
Later this month, you will want to start putting down our Step 1 - Crabgrass Preventer of our JRK Seed 4-Step lawn fertilizer program.
Take advantage of our special pricing on purchasing all four steps for the year at one time. While we recommend fertilizing your lawn, you might also need to consider those areas that look a little thin or bare for overseeding or seeding. We have a wide selection of JRK grass seed blends that are hardy for our area and will perform well in a variety of light conditions.
We have the best lawn fertilizer program, and here is an easy-to-follow, year-round guide to applying it:
JRK Brand Lawn Fertilizer Program
Step 1 - Crabgrass Preventer
Apply: Late April - May
Contains natural, non-burning, organic, slow-release nitrogen and iron for deep greening. Can be applied up to 4 weeks later than other pre-emergence crabgrass preventers. A selective herbicide plus fertilizer combination product that provides control of crabgrass and many other weeds in established lawns and ornamental turfgrasses.
Apply in spring before weeds germinate.
Tip: Do not reseed grass or overseed your lawn until 3 months after application.
Step 2 - Weed & Feed Fertilizer
Apply: Late May - Early June
Contains VIPER® which controls dandelions, spurge, plantain, chickweed, and 200 other broadleaf weeds. Use when weeds are growing actively in spring or early fall.
Avoid applying during temperatures of 90° or more. Morning applications are best. Water in 48 hours after application to activate the fertilizer component. Maximum of 2 applications per season.
Tip: Apply when lawn is moist so granules adhere to weeds. Do not cut your lawn 3 days before or after application. Avoid irrigation, rainfall, and mowing for 24 to 48 hours after application.
Step 3 - Turf Special Fertilizer
Apply: Mid August
Contains natural, non-burning, organic, slow-release nitrogen for a longer-lasting green lawn. Extra potash and iron promote thicker, healthier turf. Provides 6 to 8 weeks of fertilization.
Apply throughout the season when a balanced feeding is needed. Water in to activate.
Tip: JRK Turf Special can be used in place of Weed & Feed if broadleaf weeds are not a problem.
Step 4 - Winterizer Fertilizer
Apply: Late September - October
Contains natural, non-burning, organic, slow-release nitrogen and iron for deep greening. Prepares your lawn for winter dormancy with extra potash for healthier turf and quicker green-up the following spring. Specifically formulated to maximize root building and winter hardiness.
Apply just before fall seeding. Water in to activate.
Tip: By applying JRK Winterizer in the fall, you are actually fertilizing for the next spring, making this step the most important of all four.
With the right timing and products, a lush, resilient lawn is easier than you think. Stop in to stock up, save when you purchase the full program, and get expert advice for seeding, feeding, and everything in between. Your best lawn yet starts now—and it all begins with Step 1.
