American Lawn and Landscaping Inc.
330 Freedom Boulevard
Yorktown, Virginia 23692
Phone (757) 872-6708
FAX     (757) 877-8156

Email Tom@ALandL.com

 

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Chemicals Recommendations______________________________________________________________
 

To maintain a healthy lawn, we recommend the following chemical applications be performed during the appropriate month(s).  These recommendations apply to the Hampton Roads/ Tidewater area of Virginia and similar climates.  When doing it yourself, always read and follow the labeling instructions and recommendations.  We offer a complete lawn chemicals program so call today for your free estimate!

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Crab grass pre-emergent should be applied between February 15th and March 15th If crabgrass was prevalent during the previous season then another application is recommended around the first of June.
 

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During April weed killer should be applied to control weeds.
 

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As a preventative measure, it is recommended that a fungicide be applied to the lawn in May.  Repeated applications are sometimes necessary during the summer months.
 

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Insecticide should be applied in May and/or August to control grubs and other lawn insects.
 

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September and October are the best months for aerating and seeding.  Generally lawns should be reseeded each year as well as aerated.
 

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Fescue lawns should be fertilized three times a year in September, October, and December.

Just a Reminder...
Don't forget about projects that can be done any time of year such as decks, gazebos, fences, retaining walls, and brick pavers all installed by our professional construction crew.