So I used the TruGreen service last year, and I was not at all impressed for what I paid.

Just like I enjoy working on my own car, and taking pride in my work, I think I'm going to do it myself this year.

Hoping to get some good feedback/advise. This would be my first time.
I went o the local HD and saw lots of Scott's supplies/equipment. Do I need all 4 applications? Any preferable Scott's spreader?

Thanks!

 

A great deal depends on where you live.

 

In OH?

 

If you are up north time to put on pre-emergent. If in the south it is too late for that. Put on a good weed and feed product. I have found that they are all about the same regardless of advertizing.

Do you bag or mulch. You should mulch as this will return a lot of nutrients to the soil. Down side is that if it becomes too thick it will kill the grass and pack the soil.

If you are having issues you should take a soil sample to or send to your Dept of Ag. They can give you a great analysis of what your solid needs.

They could recommend Ironite, gypsum, microelements, etc.

 

If I can make a suggestion for a spreader, use a drop one. The type that fling the stuff are a lot less precise and can result in over-treating parts of the lawn and burning or killing the grass.

This is a drop spreader:




This is a broadcast spreader:

 

Scott's brand weed & feed works well, the best fertilizers are usually the balanced (17-17-17) or a similar analysis. The grass and soil type (clay, loam or sand) will determine which fertilizer analysis would work in your area.

I don't recommend liquid fertilizers, they offer quick green up, but play out quickly!
A good local nursery is a good place to inquire about what would work for your area.

 

Tip :1.


Pay someone else to do it.

 

just burn it all off and make a larger driveway.

I hate yardwork.