Don't Miss This Important Feeding
It's time to get your last fertilization of the year down for your Midlothian or Prosper lawn! You have from now until the middle of September to get this done, and it's very important that you don't miss it!
Why Your Lawn Needs This Application
Even if it doesn't look like it (though it probably does), your lawn has gone through a lot of stress during the summer months—which is why that early summer fertilization was so important. As the temperatures slowly drop and we have a little more moisture, your lawn will start to recover and flourish again. It's crucial to give your lawn the nutrients it needs to help push this recovery process along.
Summer stress factors affecting North Texas lawns:
- Extreme heat and drought conditions
- Heavy foot traffic during outdoor activities
- Insect damage from chinch bugs and grubs
- Disease pressure from high humidity
- Depleted soil nutrients from rapid growth
- Overall weakening of turf health
How Late Summer Fertilization Helps
This fertilization application provides multiple benefits:
- Replenishes nutrients depleted during summer
- Strengthens turf as it enters fall recovery
- Promotes root development before winter
- Helps lawns green up and thicken
- Prepares grass for cooler weather growth
- Improves overall lawn health and density
Use Slow Release Fertilizer
As with all fertilizer applications, we highly recommend you use a slow release fertilizer to give some longevity to your feedings. Slow release formulas provide:
- Extended nutrient availability (6-8 weeks)
- Reduced risk of fertilizer burn
- More consistent feeding over time
- Better utilization by the turf
- Less nutrient runoff and waste
Timing Is Critical
Application window: Now through mid-September
Why timing matters:
- Lawns are transitioning from survival to recovery mode
- Cooler temperatures improve nutrient uptake
- Fall moisture helps activate fertilizer
- Grass needs strength before winter dormancy
- Missing this window means weaker turf going into winter
What Happens If You Miss It
Skipping this crucial fertilization means:
- Slower fall recovery from summer stress
- Thinner, weaker turf going into winter
- Reduced spring green-up next year
- More vulnerability to winter damage
- Increased weed pressure in spring
- Overall decline in lawn health
Professional Fertilization Programs
At Vista Lawn and Pest, our comprehensive fertilization and weed control programs in Midlothian and Prosper include properly timed applications throughout the year, including this critical late summer feeding. We use professional-grade slow release fertilizers customized for your grass type and ensure you never miss an important application.
Don't miss it...get it done!
Watch the video below to learn more about late summer fertilization and why this application is so important for North Texas lawns.
For professional fertilization and weed control services in Midlothian and Prosper, contact Vista Lawn and Pest.
