Grass that looks thin, patchy or discolored
Thin, patchy or yellowing grass usually comes down to one of three things: not enough nutrients, a lawn disease or pest pressure. Lawn feeding and treatment addresses all three. We use natural elements for fertilization and apply targeted treatment for lawn diseases, and the timing follows the season rather than a generic calendar. Getting the timing right matters more than the product, because early action stops damage before it spreads.
Brown spots, grubs and fungus showing up in summer
Mount Prospect’s humid summers invite fungal problems like brown patch and dollar spot, especially in shaded yards near Des Plaines and Wheeling. In Glenview, Japanese beetle grubs damage turf, and in Elk Grove Village western chinch bugs are a documented threat. Catching these in early summer stops the kind of damage that turns into re-sodding work by September.
Mosquitoes keeping you out of your own yard
A yard you cannot comfortably sit in is a yard you are not getting value from. Our treatment program includes mosquito control, which helps keep your outdoor space usable through peak season alongside the work we do to keep your grass healthy.
A simple five-step plan for the whole year
A good lawn follows the seasons. Pre-emergent crabgrass control goes down by mid-April. A fertilizer with broadleaf weed control follows by mid-May. Preventative grub control with fertilizer goes down by July 4th. A slow-release fertilizer follows by mid-September, and a winterizing application by mid-November feeds roots before dormancy for an early spring recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does lawn treatment include?
We use natural elements for fertilization and apply lawn treatment for lawn diseases and mosquito control. Treatment is timed to the season, not applied on a generic calendar.
Why is my grass thin or discolored?
Most often it is nutrient deficiency, lawn disease or pest pressure. Compacted soil and thatch can also play a part, which is why aeration and power raking often go together with feeding.
What lawn diseases are common in Mount Prospect?
Brown patch and dollar spot are common in humid summers, especially in shaded yards. Catching them early stops damage before it spreads.
How often should I fertilize?
A full year follows five applications: early spring, late spring, early summer, late summer and late fall. Each one has a different purpose, from crabgrass prevention to winter root feeding.
Is mosquito control included?
Mosquito control is part of our fertilization and lawn treatment service, so your yard stays usable through peak season.
Related Services
- Lawn Care Service
- Residential Lawn Service
- Commercial Lawn Maintenance
- Spring Cleanup
- Mulching
- Core Aeration
- Lawn Overseeding
- Lawn Power Raking
- New SOD Installation
- Planting & Weeding
- Fall & Spring Cleanup
- Gutter Cleaning
- Tree Pruning & Trimming
- Underground Downspout Extension
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