Fertilization & Weed Control

Professional aeration and overseeding for thicker, healthier lawns in West Des Moines, Waukee, Clive, Urbandale, and surrounding communities

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How Fertilization Improves Lawns in West Des Moines and Surrounding Areas

Fertilization is essential for maintaining a thick, healthy, and weed-free lawn in Iowa. Our region’s clay soil often lacks the nutrients grass needs to grow strong and dense.

Professional fertilization provides your lawn with the proper balance of nutrients to:

• Improve color and thickness
• Strengthen root development
• Increase drought resistance
• Help prevent weeds naturally
• Improve overall lawn health

Our program uses professional-grade LESCO fertilizers trusted by golf courses and turf professionals.

Why Fertilization and Weed Control Is Essential for Iowa Lawns

Without proper fertilization and weed control, lawns often develop:

• Thin, weak turf
• Weed infestations
• Poor color
• Reduced drought tolerance
• Bare spots

Iowa’s heavy clay soil makes professional fertilization especially important.

Our program strengthens your lawn and actively prevents weeds before they spread.

Our Professional 5-Step Fertilization & Weed Control Program

Step 1 — Early Spring (March–April)

Pre-Emergent Crabgrass Prevention + Fertilizer

• Prevents crabgrass before it starts
• Promotes early spring green-up
• Strengthens lawn coming out of winter

Step 2 — Late Spring (May–June)

Broadleaf Weed Control + Fertilizer

• Controls dandelions and broadleaf weeds
• Encourages thick, healthy growth
• Improves lawn color and density

Step 3 — Summer (June–July)

Grub Prevention + Fertilizer

• Prevents grub damage before it occurs
• Protects roots from insects
• Maintains lawn health during summer stress

Step 4 — Early Fall (September)

Weed Control + Fertilizer

• Controls fall weeds
• Repairs summer damage
• Prepares lawn for recovery and thickening

Step 5 — Late Fall (October–November)

Winterizer Fertilizer

• Promotes deep root growth
• Helps lawn survive winter
• Provides faster green-up next spring

When Fertilization Is Scheduled in Iowa

Applications are performed throughout the growing season to match your lawn’s needs.

Spring: Growth and weed prevention
Summer: Protection and strengthening
Fall: Repair and winter preparation

Most lawns benefit from all five applications annually.