Non-product specific information on lawn care can be found at NC State's Turf Management Website: http://www.turffiles.ncsu.edu/Turf%20Tips/Default.aspx

Lawn Care Seasonal Updates
Summer is the time for Lawn Insect/Fertilization treatment. For seasonal instructions on how to care for your lawn in Brandon Oaks, NC follow this link for Scott's Lawn Care Update. For complete instructions and information on how to start and maintaining a lawn visit http://www.scotts.com.

Keys To Thicker, Greener Lawns (Source: Lesco.com, Lesco, Pineville NC )

Fertilization – Regular applications of LESCO fertilizer throughout the growing season builds turf density and keeps weeds from taking over. Key nutrients for established turf are nitrogen and potassium. These two nutrients keep your lawn green, thick and healthy. When over seeding the key nutrient is phosphorous. Phosphorous accelerates grass establishment when seeding.

Proper Watering – Your lawn should receive approximately 1 to 2 inches of water per week during the hottest, driest months. Deep watering to a soil depth of at least six inches is recommended. Light applications of water that merely dampen the grass are of little benefit and can actually harm your lawn.

Watering your lawn in the early morning is ideal. Midday watering, when the weather is hot and dry, can waste water due to excessive evaporation. Evening watering tends to promote disease problems. Keep in mind, the key to effective watering is to give your lawn enough moisture to reach the deep roots of the grass plants.

Mowing Tips – Determining when to mow should be based on the growth rate of the grass, not the calendar. To keep your lawn looking its best, remove only about one-third of the leaf blade each time you mow. Another good practice is to change direction with each mowing. This keeps the turf growing in an erect, upright position rather than leaning in the direction it was mowed. It also helps reduce turf wear and the possibility of scalping.

LESCO SCHEDULE

Mid-February
19-3-7 w/Pre-M. Prevents annual weeds while fertilizing
12,500 sq. ft. coverage
*Apply calcitic lime as needed

April
13-2-5 w/Pre M. Prevents annual Weeds while fertilizing
12,500 sq. ft. coverage
*Broadleaf weed control as necessary

June
18-2-18 50% Slow Release w/25% Organics
18,000 sq. ft. coverage
*Preventative Fungicide as needed

July
5-10-31 10% Iron Summer Stress Prevention
15,000 sq. ft. coverage

September
Trigold or Transition Blend Fescue/18-24-12 50% Starter Fertilizer
Seed: 6,000 sq. ft. coverage.
Fertilizer: 9,000 sq. ft. coverage

November
28-5-12 50% Slow Release
14,000 sq. ft. coverage.