Mid-March through Mid-April
PREVENT!®
Crabgrass Weed Preventer
Step 1 – Loveland Prevent, slow release fertilizer plus crabgrass preventer. A vapor barrier is created at soil level, controlling ugly summer grass weeds before they appear.
When to Apply Step 2
Apply as needed April to June
WEED AND FEED
Broadleaf Herbicide
Step 2 – Loveland Weed and Feed, professional strength weed killer plus lawn fertilizer. Control broadleaf weeds like dandelions, prickly lettuce, plantain, curled dock and more.
Late-May through Early June
PREVENT!®
Crabgrass Preventer
Step 3 – Loveland Prevent, a second application of slow-release fertilizer plus crabgrass preventer. This booster shot of Prevent continues crabgrass protection throughout the summer.
When to Apply Step 4
Late-August through October
RENOVATOR®
Nitrogen Fertilizer
Step 4 – Loveland Renovator, a combination of slow and quick-release nitrogen, helps the grass recover established lawns from summer stress.
Uncle’s Tip: When fall overseeding, use Renovator as a starter fertilizer for new grass seed and apply a second Renovator 4 weeks later.
When to Apply Step 5
Late October through November
SNOWMAN®
Winter Fertilizer
Step 5 – Loveland Snowman, a winter root builder, with higher phosphorus and potash formula encourages root growth, disease resistance, drought and traffic tolerance as well as early spring green up.
