Our basic program includes five applications—four fertilizations (one early spring, one late spring and two fall feedings) and a soil conditioner, Natural Guard Soil Activator. Soil Activator is a soil amendment that can go on in spring or fall.

Step 1: ferti•lome For All Seasons Lawn Food Plus Crabgrass & Weed Preventer w/Prodiamine (16-0-8) Apply in January through mid April. Prevents grassy-type weeds (crabgrass and more) all season long (until fall) while it feeds your lawn. $24.98 bag covers 5,000 sq. ft.

Step 2: ferti•lome Weed-Out plus Lawn Fertilizer with Trimec® (25-0-4) Apply in late April through May. Contains three weed killers to control broadleaf weeds such as henbit, dandelion, clover, chickweed, etc., while feeding your lawn. For best results DO NOT WATER IN. $19.98 bag covers 5,000 sq. ft. If no weed control is needed, substitute with Pro-Green Lawn Tonic (16-0-0), a fertilizer specially formulated for alkaline soils. $19.98 bag covers 5,000 sq. ft.

Step 3: Natural Guard Soil Activator (Natural Soil Conditioner) Apply in spring or fall. Not a fertilizer, but this product REALLY greens up your lawn! Unlocks nutrients to improve soil structure and fertility. Enhances root development. Improves turf resistance to stress. $23.98, 40 lb. bag.

Step 4: ferti•lome Winterizer (25-0-6) Apply in September through October to encourage maximum growth during the peak growing season. $16.98 bag covers 5,000 sq. ft.

Step 5: ferti•lome Winterizer (25-0-6) Apply in October through December, about 30 days after your first Winterizer. Increases winter hardiness, keeps grass greener longer and promotes earlier spring green up. $16.98 bag covers 5,000 sq. ft.