Rake up leaves and debris.
Dethatch if thatch is ½” or more or if moss is prominent.
Apply compost tea when consistently above 40 degrees at night.
When lawn is 3” cut to 2”.
April
Consider applying corn gluten (a pre-emergent weed suppressant) to lawn.
May
Apply compost tea.
June
Apply 3:1:2 (or close to it) organic fertilizer to lawn.
July
Apply compost tea.
August
Overseed if needed (late in month).
September
Apply compost tea.
October
Aerate lawn.
Send lawn soil sample to lab for testing.
Apply lime as needed if soil is acid (every 2 – 3 years).
Apply ½” compost top dressing to lawn.
November
Apply 3:1:2 (or close to it) organic fertilizer to lawn.
Apply compost tea.
Hand pull weeds regularly.
During growing season, unless it rains, water twice a week, 1” each time.
When lawn is 3” cut to 2”, except before dethaching, aeration or applying soil amendments – when it should be cut shorter.
To schedule compost tea spraying (or complete service package), call Chinook Compost Tea at 425-246-9430, or e-mail us at:
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