Use Shaw’s 19-0-6 W/Dimension for feeding the lawn and pre-emergent to control Crab Grass and other annual grasses that went to seed last season.
If there are no broadleaf weeds present, use Shaw's 30-0-6 with 50% XRT. This product provides a slow release feeding, thus giving the turf a dark green color for 8 to 10 weeks. If there are broadleaf weeds present, then use Shaw's 15-0-5 Weed & Feed with VIPER. If weed control only is desired, use Trimec Granules. Apply when the turfgrass is moist and when the daytime temperature is close to 70-80 degrees. Be sure to apply when there is no threat of rainfall for 48 hours. It is advisable not to mow for 2 days after the application.
If grubworms have been a problem in previous years, you can apply an insecticide such as MERIT for season long control (21-0-4 w/ MERIT
Avoid fertilizing the lawn unless there is ample irrigation. If there is an automatic irrigation system, then use Shaw's 30-0-6 with 50% XRT at 1/2 the rate of application.
If there are no broadleaf weeds present, use Shaw's 30-0-6 with 50% XRT. This product provides a slow release feeding, thus giving the turf a dark green color for 8-10 weeks. As an additional choice, you may use 24-0-5 with 30% XRT and 2% Iron. If there are broadleaf weeds present, then use Shaw's 15-0-5 Weed & Feed with VIPER. If weed control only is desired, use Trimec Granules. Apply when the turfgrass is moist and when the daytime temperature is close to 70-80 degrees. Be sure to apply when there is no threat of rainfall for 48 hours. It is advisable not to mow for 2 days after the application. This may lessen or eliminate the need for next spring's weed control.
Use Shaw's 30-10-10 Starter & Winterizer or Shaw's 30-0-6 with 50% XRT to feed the turfgrass. These products will encourage stronger deeper rooting and will develop necessary carbohydrate reserves for the turfgrass plant to survive the winter.
Throughout the season, when establishing seeding and sodded turf areas, use 14-25-10 Starter. This product promotes quicker rooting for the turfgrasss plants to survive the new site.
