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When is the Best Time to Fertilize My Illinois Lawn?
The best time to apply fertilizer to your northern Illinois cool season grass is in the early spring with a crabgrass pre-emergent, late spring, summer & fall.
How Often Should I Fertilize my Lawn?
Illinois lawns should be fertilized 4 to 6 times a year. WinterGreen has timed applications throughout the growing season to ensure consistent results. Let WinterGreen manage your fertilization program & make your lawn the envy of the neighborhood.
Will Fertilizing Help with Weeds & Pests?
Yes, a thick, healthy lawn is resistant to weeds, insects, & disease. Fertilizing your lawn strengthens the root system making it the best defense against common lawn issues.
Is Lawn Fertilizing Safe for Kids & Pets?
Lawn fertilizing & weed control applications properly applied by WinterGreen's trained professionals are safe for your entire family (pets & kids included). After an application, WG recommends keeping kids & pets off the lawn until the application is dry (1-2hrs).
What is the Best Way to Apply Fertilizer?
Evenly. WinterGreen uses professional grade spreaders/ sprayers & trained personnel to ensure even, effective coverage every application.
How Much Nitrogen does my Lawn Need?
An Illinois lawn in our areas of service, needs 3lbs of Nitrogen per 1000sqft for the growing season. Nitrogen should be delivered over multiple applications to evenly feed the lawn.
Why Choose WinterGreen Lawn Care?
Illinois Department of Agriculture- Licensed Commercial Applicator
Organic Based Lawn Fertilizing
Targeted Broadleaf Weed Control
Consistent & Uniform Applications, Every Time
Quality, Honesty & Great Customer Service
Trusted, Local Small Business
What Does Iron do for my Lawn?
Applying the correct amount of iron to your lawn can deepen your lawn's color without overstimulating growth, giving you a richer, darker green.
What is the Value in Fertilizing my Lawn?
Monetary: Fertilizing your lawn is a cost-effective way to improve grass health, appearance (curb appeal), & resilience. The combination of improved lawn quality, reduced maintenance & enhanced property value makes it a smart investment.
Environmental: A healthy lawn absorbs carbon dioxide, ozone & other air pollutants- & releases oxygen.
What Should I do after my Lawn is Fertilized?
Now that your lawn is professionally fertilized, bring out the hose & sprinkler. Water the lawn for about a half hour a section (area that your sprinkler reaches, then move it to the next area). Water 24-48hrs after the application...if it rains in that time period, thank MotherNature for the helping hand.
What is Lawn Aeration?
Lawn Aeration is a mechanical process that uses hollow tines to remove small plugs or cores of soil & thatch from the lawn. The plugs or cores are usually 2-3" inches deep & about 1/2" inch diameter. Over time, soil becomes compacted from foot traffic, mowing & natural settling. Compacted soil prevents air, water & nutrients from reaching the lawns roots- leading to a thin weak lawn that is vulnerable to weeds, disease & drought stress.
Lawn Aerating creates thousands of small holes in your lawn, opening channels for essential elements to penetrate deep into the root zone. Resulting in a healthier, more resilient lawn that looks beautiful & withstands environmental stresses.
What is Over-Seeding?
Overseeding is the practice of spreading grass seed directly over your existing lawn. Unlike reseeding (starting from scratch), overseeding enhances your current lawn by economically introducing Premium Kentucky Bluegrass (KBG) seed into your established lawn.
Lawns naturally thin over time due to foot traffic, disease, insects, drought & normal aging. Overseeding replenishes your lawn with fresh, vigorous KBG seed that fills gaps, thickens lawn density & introduces new varieties with improved drought tolerance & disease resistance.
For best results, it is strongly recommended to combine Double Pass Aeration when OverSeeding. The holes created from aeration provide ideal conditions for KBG seeds to germinate.
What are Some Common Broadleaf Weeds?
Dandelion
White Clover
Henbit
Plantain
Spurge
