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🌿 Round Reference Guide

6-Round Lawn Care Program — Technician Quick Reference
1
Early Spring
March – April
📦 Products Applied
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Granular Fertilizer 19-0-4 w/ Prodiamine
Trimec 992 Broadleaf Herbicide (2,4-D, Dicamba, MCPP-P)
🎯 Key Focus
  • Pre-emergent creates gaseous barrier for crabgrass prevention
  • Snow mold & Red Thread diagnosis
  • Upsell: Liquid Aeration, Pest Control Cards
📝 Tech Note Template
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Hi, my name is [NAME]. Today I applied a granular slow-release fertilizer with pre-emergent crabgrass control. Any visible broadleaf weeds were sprayed. Please water within 2-3 days to activate the pre-emergent barrier. Mow at 3-3.5 inches.
2
Late Spring
May – June | Grub Prevention
📦 Products Applied
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Granular Fertilizer 24-0-8
Liquid Dimension (Dithiopyr) on edges + Trimec 992
⚠️ Grub Prevention: Acelepryn (2025+)
🎯 Key Focus
  • Second pre-emergent along edges/pavement
  • Grub Prevention — water in within 2-3 days
  • Leaf Spot / Melting Out diagnosis
📝 Tech Note Template
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Hi, my name is [NAME]. Today I applied fertilizer and grub prevention to protect your lawn from grub damage this summer. IMPORTANT: Please water in within 2-3 days to activate the grub control product. Visible weeds were sprayed. Lawn should be receiving 1.5" water/week.
3
Early Summer
June – July
📦 Products Applied
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Granular Fertilizer 24-0-8
Trimec 992 Broadleaf Herbicide
🎯 Key Focus
  • Thicken grass, lengthen root system for summer
  • Watch for: Leaf Spot, Red Thread, Dollar Spot
  • Watch for: Billbugs, Chinch Bug, Sod Webworm
📝 Tech Note Template
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Hi, my name is [NAME]. Today I applied a granular slow-release fertilizer. Visible weeds were sprayed. Keep the lawn tall (3-3.5") and well-watered (1.5"/week) to increase resistance to summer stress. Watch for discoloration or thinning — fungus and insects can become prevalent.
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Late Summer
July – August
📦 Products Applied
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Granular Fertilizer 24-0-8
Trimec 992 Broadleaf Herbicide
🎯 Key Focus
  • Avoid unnecessary lawn stress during peak heat
  • Chinch bug & Billbug diagnosis critical
  • Begin planning fall repairs/overseeding
📝 Tech Note Template
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Hi, my name is [NAME]. Today I applied fertilizer and sprayed visible weeds. Avoid unnecessary stress to the lawn during this hot, dry season. Maintain 1.5"/week watering and 3-3.5" mowing height. This is a good time to plan any fall repairs or overseeding. Call the office with questions!
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Early Fall
August – September
📦 Products Applied
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Granular Fertilizer 20-0-2
Trimec 992 / Surge / Q4 (temp dependent)
🎯 Key Focus
  • Root growth & recovery season begins
  • Watch for: Dollar Spot, Billbug, Sodwebworm
  • Overseeding coordination — adjust herbicide if seeding
📝 Tech Note Template
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Hi, my name is [NAME]. Today I applied fall fertilizer to promote root growth and recovery. Visible weeds were treated. Fall is the best time for lawn repairs and overseeding — call the office if you'd like a quote. Continue watering 1-1.5"/week as temperatures cool.
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Late Fall
October – November
📦 Products Applied
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Winterizer Fertilizer — confirm specific blend with manager
Final broadleaf weed control (weather permitting)
🎯 Key Focus
  • Winter prep — strengthen roots for dormancy
  • Final weed control opportunity
  • Carbohydrate storage for spring green-up
📝 Tech Note Template
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Hi, my name is [NAME]. Today I applied the final winterizer fertilizer of the season to help your lawn store energy for winter and green up quickly next spring. Any remaining weeds were treated. Thank you for choosing us this year — we look forward to serving you again!

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