Baton Rouge Lawn Fertilization Service

Our Baton Rouge Lawn Fertilization Service

Feeding your lawn properly is the key to thick, green grass that holds up against Louisiana’s heat and humidity. We use professional-grade fertilizers tailored to the unique needs of Baton Rouge lawns, adjusting our treatments based on grass type, soil condition, and season. Whether you have St. Augustinegrass, centipedegrass, or bermudagrass, our nutrient programs are built to boost health and color without overfeeding.

Our lawn fertilization services include:

• Slow-release granular fertilizers for long-lasting results
• Liquid applications for quick nutrient uptake
• Customized blends for different grass types
• Micronutrients like iron and magnesium to enhance color
• Organic options available upon request

‍

Professional Weed Control In Baton Rouge

Louisiana lawns are constantly under attack from invasive weeds, especially during the long growing season. Our weed control approach combines pre-emergent and post-emergent treatments to stop weeds before they spread, all while protecting your turf. With regular service, we can keep weeds under control and your grass thick enough to block future growth.

We treat for common Baton Rouge weeds like:

• Crabgrass & Goosegrass
• Spotted Spurge & Chamberbitter
• Clover & Dandelions
• Nutsedge & Other Sedges
• Broadleaf Weeds & Seasonal Invaders

‍

Step-By-Step Lawn Fertilization & Weed Control Tips

Late Winter/Before Spring

Early in the year, before warm-season grasses are active, you may want to wait until temperatures rise before applying spring fertilizer. If you do decide to fertilize, it is important to monitor nitrogen levels carefully, as applying too much at this early stage may stress your grass. Remember to remove any leftover debris from winter before applying any lawn treatments.

• Focus more on weed control and less on fertilization, as it is a bit too cold at this point in the year to be applying fertilization treatments. 
• Apply pre-emergent weed control to prevent any weeds that may have been dormant all winter.
• Apply post-emergent weed control to any areas where weeds currently exist.

Early Spring

This is a good time of year to start thinking about fertilizer treatments. Even introducing a small amount of only potassium will help create a good foundation for your lawn and future fertilizer treatments. Focus at this step should still be on weed control because this is the time of year when weeds typically begin to pop up in lawns. Dandelions, crabgrass, chickweed, clovers, and other types of weeds are all common in Louisiana and should be treated appropriately.

• Introduce potash at this stage to stimulate root development and get your lawn established early in the year.
• Apply pre-emergent weed control to prevent any weeds that may have been dormant all winter.
• Apply post-emergent weed control to any areas where weeds currently exist.

Late Spring

This is the time of year when full fertilization treatments should start. Depending on the needs of your lawn, the specialists at Brothers utilize either a granular or liquid fertilizer that is specifically designed to improve the color and thickness of your lawn. Weed control efforts should start focusing on perennial weeds that are already above ground.

• Apply a fertilizer that contains nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK).
• Apply post-emergent weed control to any areas where weeds currently exist.

Early Summer

The majority of our attention at this stage is always on fertilizing your lawn. By now, your lawn should be starting to look green and lush, and early summer fertilization treatments will help preserve that appearance by working to improve the root system in the soil.

• Apply a slow-release fertilizer with low to moderate amounts of nitrogen to avoid turf burn.
• Apply post-emergent weed control to any areas where weeds currently exist.

Mid Summer

Any weeds that may have emerged since your last treatment should be spot treated, and similar fertilization efforts from the previous visit should continue. At Brothers Lawn Service, it is our goal to have the health and appearance of your lawn at its peak by this point.

• Apply a slow-release fertilizer with low to moderate amounts of nitrogen to avoid turf burn.
• Apply post-emergent weed control to any areas where weeds currently exist.

Late Summer

With fall right around the corner, focus at this step will shift back to preventive weed control, though adding more potassium at this stage could prove beneficial. We want to ensure that your turf is prepared to survive through autumn and winter, which means making sure your lawn is as weed free as possible. Pre-emergent weed killers will be used, as well as any necessary spot treatments.

• Apply potash again at this stage to stimulate root development.
• Apply pre-emergent weed control to prevent any weeds that may have been dormant.
• Apply post-emergent weed control to any areas where weeds currently exist.

Early Fall

Similar to our late summer weed control treatment, we recommend applying a pre-emergent to help sustain your lawn through winter. Post-emergents should be used if they are necessary, but many weeds will begin to go dormant at this stage.

• Apply pre-emergent weed control to prevent any weeds that may have been dormant.
• Apply post-emergent weed control to any areas where weeds currently exist.

Fall/Late Fall

At our final visit of the year, we will apply a pre-emergent that is designed to fortify your lawn’s root system and deter any weed seedlings from germinating between this visit and the first visit of the following spring. Fungicides are recommended during this visit to prevent lawn diseases during winter.

• Apply winterizing fertilizer to tide your lawn over until the following spring.
• Apply fall pre-emergent weed control to help ensure that weeds do not germinate until the following spring.

‍

Get Expert Lawn Fertilization In Baton Rouge Today!

If your lawn looks patchy, thin, or overrun by weeds, it’s time for a professional solution. We’re here to help your grass grow stronger with a customized fertilization and weed control plan. Call now or request a free quote on the best lawn fertilization service in Baton Rouge!