Fertilization
6-Step Lawn Fertilization
Program for Delaware Lawns.
A real fertilization calendar tuned to NCC soil temps and forsythia bloom dates, not a national catalog. Crabgrass pre-emergent Mar 15 to Apr 15, weed control, summer feeds, grub control, fall aeration & overseed Aug 15 to Sept 30, and a winterizer. Six timed visits, built for tall fescue.
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A real fertilization calendar tuned to New Castle County soil temps and forsythia bloom, not a national catalog. We soil-test first, then time every application to the week it actually does its job.
Crabgrass pre-emergent goes down Mar 15 to Apr 15 when soil holds 55 to 58 °F, and fall aeration plus overseed runs Aug 15 to Sept 30.
- Mar 15 to Apr 15
Crabgrass pre-emergent and a slow-release spring feed.
- Late Apr to May
Broadleaf weed control and a feed to thicken the canopy.
- June
Slow-release summer feed with spot weed control.
- Jul to Aug
Grub control plus iron for deep color through the heat.
- Aug 15 to Sept 30
Core aeration, overseed, and a fall starter feed.
- Oct to Nov
Potassium winterizer to build roots for spring.
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Get a Free QuoteWhen should I apply crabgrass pre-emergent in Delaware?
Between March 15 and April 15 in most NCC years, apply when soil temps hold at 55 to 58°F for several days in a row and the forsythia is in full bloom (per UDel Cooperative Extension). Too early and it breaks down before the crabgrass germinates; too late and the seedlings are already up. Our 6-step program puts it down in the right week so you don't have to track soil temps yourself.When should I aerate and overseed my lawn in Delaware?
August 15 through September 30, fall is the only window in Delaware that consistently takes. Spring overseed gets crowded out by crabgrass pre-emergent and cooked by July heat. The fall window gives tall fescue six to eight weeks of cool, moist soil to root in before dormancy, and you'll see the difference the following May.What grass grows best in Delaware lawns?
Turf-type tall fescue is the UDel Cooperative Extension's top pick for New Castle County. It handles our hot, humid summers better than Kentucky bluegrass, holds color through October, and tolerates Delaware's clay soils. Most NCC lawns we maintain are tall fescue or a tall fescue / KBG blend. For shady spots under tree canopy, we mix in fine fescue.How much does lawn fertilization cost in Delaware?
It comes down to your lawn's size and what the soil test shows it actually needs, so we price each property after a quick look rather than quote a flat number that turns out wrong. The full 6-step program includes core aeration and fall overseed, and single applications are available a la carte. Send your address and we'll have a real number back within 24 hours.What's in your 6-step Delaware fertilization program?
Step 1 (Mar 15 to Apr 15): crabgrass pre-emergent and a slow-release spring feed. Step 2 (late Apr to May): broadleaf weed control and a feed to thicken the canopy. Step 3 (June): a slow-release summer feed with spot weed control. Step 4 (Jul to Aug): grub control plus iron for color through the heat. Step 5 (Aug 15 to Sept 30): core aeration, overseed, and a fall starter feed. Step 6 (Oct to Nov): a potassium winterizer to build roots for spring. Built specifically for the tall fescue lawns most NCC properties have.
