Portland, Indiana Lawn Care

Step 1:  19-0-3 Crabgrass Preventer

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  • Contains Dimension - Dimension is longer lasting and will kill early and late germinating Crabgrass.  This chemical will also prevent various broad-leaf and grassy weeds
  • UMAXX Stabilized Nitrogen - Urea Based Nitrogen - UMAXX Stabilized Nitrogen will aid in eliminating the denitrification, leaching, and volitization of the Nitrogen into the environment.
  • 50 lb Covers 12,500 sqft
  • 20 lb Covers 5,000 sqft
  • .75 lb Nitrogen/1000 sqft - Don't pay more for a higher Nitrogen count in the Spring!  19 is more than enough.  Cook's Nursery recommends using .5 -.75 lb of Nitrogen in the Spring.

Step 2:  20-0-3 Weed & Feed

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  • Contains Surge - Surge is an upgrade to the traditional chemicals used for broad-leaf weed control.  Surge is formulated to work fast and controls a wide range of weeds ranging from dandelions to clover!  Cook's Nursery recommends applying the Weed & Feed on a heavy dew morning (dew will activate the chemical) when there is no rain in the forecast for 48 hours.  Do not water in, the chemical needs to dry on the leaves of the plant to be effective.
  • UFLEX Stabilized Nitrogen - Urea Based Nitrogen 
  • 50 lb Covers 12,500 sqft
  • 20 lb Covers 5,000 sqft

Step 3:  24-0-3 Premium Lawn Food

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  • 25% Earth Friendly Organics - This product Incorporates cutting edge green fertilizer sources like Milorganite 
  • 93% UMAXX Stabilized Nitrogen - Urea Based Nitrogen - 93% of the Nitrogen (24) will be released slowly to eliminate summer burn.
  • 1% Iron + Micro-nutrients - Your lawn will thank you for the additional nutrients it receives prior to the late summer droughts!  The iron and micro-nutrients will prepare your lawn for the hot dry conditions. 
  • 50 lb Covers 12,500 sqft
  • 20 lb Covers 5,000 sqft

Step 4:  26-0-3 Winter Root Builder

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  • 25% Earth Friendly Organics - This product Incorporates cutting edge green fertilizer sources like Milorganite
  • 50% UFLEXX Stabilized Nitrogen - Urea Based Nitrogen
  • 1% Iron - Iron will aid in giving your lawn that deeper green color!
  • 50 lb Covers 12,500 sqft
  • 20 lb Covers 5,000 sqft
  • .96 lb Nitrogen/1000 sqft - Cook's Nursery recommends a late fall application of 1 lb of Nitrogen per 1000 sqft.  If you only do 1 Step Lawn Care, the 26-0-3 Winter Root Builder will give you the most bang for your buck!  Late fall applications of 1 lb of Nitrogen per 1000 sqft will build/repair your lawns root system through the cooler seasons.  Resulting a thicker & darker green lawn in the following Spring!

Alternative Products:

Step 3:  18-0-3 with Mallet - Mallet is the same active ingredient as in the Bayer products.  This product is used to control insects and grubs all season long!

Lawn Starter Fertilizer 10-20-8 - When choosing a Seed Starter Fertilizer pay close attention to the analysis.  You want a lower Nitrogen count (10) and a higher Phosphate count (20).  Phosphate is critical for new plant root development and the lower Nitrogen will feed the new turf without the worry of burning.  This product contains UMAXX Stabilized Nitrogen.

Liquid Spray Weed Control - If one treatment is all you want to do then save your money and get the most bang for your buck by applying weed control products in the Fall!  Fall applications are more effective for eliminating tough weeds and higher kill rate on the perennial broad-leaf weeds is accomplished.

Still have questions?   No problem!  Feel free to contact Cook's Nursery anytime and we will work out a lawn care plan that meets your goals with No Contracts!