Organic Lawn Care Calendar

Fertilization

Beginning of April- (April Fool’s Day) 3-1-2 type ratio like Earth Essentials 5-1-3 or MicroLife 6-2-4 (w/ microbes) should be used for these fertilizations.
Beginning of July- (4th of July) Earth Essentials 5-1-3 or MicroLife 6-2-4
End of October- (Halloween) Earth Essentials 5-1-3 or MicroLife 6-2-4

Soil Amendments

For use in Spring and Fall

Aeration- helps break up the soil, using a tool to poke holes to break up gumbo.
Gypsum- helps soften up and further break down gumbo and other clay soil.
Turface MVP- applied to broken up soil helps prevent re-compaction of the soil.
Manure Compost- using a spread-able compost helps improve grass and soil.

Insect Control

Grub Worms- larvae of June Bugs. The regular use of Milky Spores or Nematodes is a good all-natural prevention.
Chinch Bugs- Typically strikes in the summer time when the weather is hot and dry. Use GreenLight YardSafe granules as an organic prevention.
Sod Webworms- Typically strikes in early Fall. Use GreenLight YardSafe Ready-to-Spray as an organic repellent.
Fire Ants-Use of Nematodes in late Spring and early Summer will do a great job of controlling the ants without having to use chemicals.

Fungus Control

· Spring-Summer- occasional treatment is required depending on rainfall.

Fall- Most fungal issues such as brown patch and grey leaf spot will occur in the fall when nights are cooler and wetter. Best prevention is to use leaf mold compost. Good treatments include Corn Meal or Actinovate.

Weed Prevention

Products that contain Corn Gluten Meal will help to prevent seeds from germinating, as well as adding a bit of nitrogen to the soil. For best results use three to four times a year.
Late October- (Halloween) apply for prevention of winter weeds.
Early February- apply for prevention of spring weeds.
Early May- (Cinco de Mayo) apply for prevention of crabgrass and other summer weeds.