Question
hello i am adding lawn care to my business this season because of demand and im really nervous i dont know to much about it. After aerating do i fertilize right after that then again in the fall and also which type of fertilizer do i need. i live in Prince George, B.C. Canada short season cold winters. Also which type of weed control methods would you recommend. Thank you so much you seem to be an expert on this lawn care stuff and you would be helping me SO MUCH.

Thanks again Rocky Primavera
[email protected]

Answer
Fertilize in late spring and early fall. Always apply fertilizer to a dry lawn and then water in immediately with plenty of water. You can core aerate first and then fertilize right after. Do not fertilize in hot summer months.

Lawn weeds can generally be divided into two main groups: annual grassy weeds (e.g. crabgrass) and perennial broadleaf weeds (dandelions, clover, strawberry weeds, etc).

Apply a broadleaf weed control product to the lawn in late spring or early fall. You can do this as part of fertilizing, e.g. buy so-called weed-and-feed products. They should be applied to a WET lawn and leave the product on the grass (and weed) leaves for at least 24 hours and then water in well. Instead of applying as part of fertilizer you can also apply a standard liquid broadleaf weed control directly to the leaves at these times.

Crabgrass can be treated by putting down fertilizer w/pre-emergent herbicides. this need to be put down in early spring. check with a local garden center as to timing (very specific to each area). Apply to dry lawn and water in.