Ferta-Lawn is dedicated in providing the right service at the right time. Our knowledgeable technicians can determine if spraying is necessary for individual problems and will set up a correct care schedule for each problem. Listed below are the programs and services that we offer.
Programs
Yearly Lawn Care Program
Consists of
6 applications per year, timed at 6 weeks apart. We guarantee a weed-free, lush green lawn.
Customizable Lawn Care Program
You may choose any applications and their timing. We guarantee the results of each application.
Lawn Services
1) Early Spring Application
Mid-March.
Includes fertilizer, broadleaf weed-killer, and a weed-Preventer (for crabgrass, spurge, and other summer annual weeds).
2) Late Spring Application
Consists of fertilizer to maintain color and broadleaf weed-killer to zap any remaining weeds.
3) Summer Application
July and August. A slow-release fertilizer is used to maintain color without potential burning with high temperatures. Weeds are individually spot-sprayed. Insecticide may be applied if large populations of insects are found.
4) Late Summer Application
Consists of fertilizer to maintain color and broadleaf weed-killer to get any weeds that may have sprouted during summer.
5) Fall Application
Fertilizer
to help repair any damage from summer heat stress and broadleaf weed-killer
to finish off the weeds.
6) Winterizer
A fertilizer to help promote root growth and increase turf strength in preventing winter diseases.
Aeration
Spring or fall. Small plugs are removed to allow air, water, and nutrients enter the root zone. Also helps in reducing the thatch layer.
Disease Control
Depending on the disease, different controls are used. Our technicians most often recommend adjusting cultural practices, however if fungicides are necessary, they will create a spray schedule according to the disease. Common diseases found in our area are Necrotic Ringspot, Leafspot, and Fairy Ring. Price according to control
Grub/Billbug Preventer
Recommended for lawns with a history of severe insect damage and homeowners with low tolerance of insect damage.
Tree Services
We have listed in alphabetical order the services we perform. Many of our services need to be done at specific times and we have tried to give a general idea of when to plan for treatments. From Foundation Sprays to Tree Injection, Ferta-Lawn has any service you need.
Anthracnose
Applied after leaf drop in the fall, or in spring before bud break.
Aphid Spray (Fruit)
Applied anytime aphids are a problem.
Aphid Spray (Ornamental)
Applied anytime aphids are a problem.
Apple/Pear
To control the coddling moth, 4 applications needed, first treatment is usually mid-May.
Ash/Lilac Borer
To control the borer 2 treatments are necessary 28 days apart. First treatment is around the 20th of June.
Aspen Borer
To control the Poplar borer, 2 treatments are necessary 21 days apart. First treatment is mid-July.
Aspen Leaf Fungus
This treatment requires 2 applications, 14 days apart, with the first treatment when the leaf is "dime" size, usually the end of April.
Birch Tree Borer
To control the Bronze Birch Borer, 2 treatments are needed, 21 days apart, with the first application around May 20th.
Cankerworm
1 application needed. Treatments start as early as May 10th and can continue up to June 10th
Cherry Fruit Fly
1 application needed as the fruit is turning pink. If your cherries are red, unfortunately it’s too late.
Deep Root Fertilization
A balanced fertilizer with Iron applied in the spring will give your plants all the nutrients it needs for the season.
Dormant Oil
Applied before bud break in the spring, ideally done in March or early April.
Fruit Eliminator
To eliminate undesirable fruit from your tree, this application is not 100% effective, though it greatly reduces the amount of fruit produced. Treatments must be done during full bloom.
Mite and Scale
Done anytime Mites or Scale are a problem, generally in the summer.
Nut Tree
For control of insects that infest Walnuts, 2 applications necessary, 28 days apart, with the first treatment August 5th.
Peach Tree Borer
Requires 2 applications, 30 days apart, with the first treatment July 1st.
Powdery Mildew/Shot Hole Fungus
Application can be done anytime the leaves are off the tree, fall or early spring.
Root Weevil
Anytime that Root Weevil damage is seen, many times two applications are necessary.
SeedPod Gall Midge
For the control of Honeylocust Seed Pod Gall Midge, requires 2 applications, 30 days apart, with the first treatment in late May.
Spruce Gall Adelgid
Requires 2 applications, 14 days apart, with the first treatment starting in mid-June.
Tree Injection (Iron Chlorosis)
To help alleviate iron related problems. Treatment can be done anytime the tree is actively growing, but best done in April.
Tree Injection (Insecticide)
To control aphids for the entire season, must be done before the end of May.
Other Services
Foundation Spray (spring)
For the control of insects around your home, like spiders or aphids as they hatch. Done before June 30th.
Foundation Spray (summer)
For the control of spiders, ants, and wasps. Treatments start in July and go until August 30th.
Foundation Spray (fall)
For the control of spiders entering your home. Treatments start in mid-Sept. and go until mid-October.
Roundup Spraying
Done anytime when plants are growing. Can be done in fields, shrub beds, parking lots, or killing out areas of turf. Price according to square footage.
