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Organic Treatment Schedule and Info

Use this guide to follow your service schedule for the season.
Each section lists treatment windows and full service details. You’ll also find which packages each service is included in at the bottom of every section.

🟢 GRUB/CRABGRASS HYBRID WITH ROUND 1 

📅 Dates: 4/1–4/21 (Alt. Dates 4/22–5/15)
Non-Organic Add-On Treatment

  • Acelepryn Insecticide

    • Exceptional season-long grub control

    • Targets white grubs, caterpillars, annual bluegrass weevils, black cutworms, sod webworms

    • Low impact on birds, honey bees, fish, and mammals

    • Classified as reduced risk by the US EPA

  • Meso 4SC Select

    • Pre and post-emergence control of 45+ broadleaf weeds and grasses

    • Effective on crabgrass, ground ivy, yellow foxtail, yellow nutsedge, dandelion

    • Derived from the bottlebrush plant, inhibits photosynthesis in target plants

Included in: Lush Guard, Barefoot Luxury, Showstopper


🟢 ORGANIC LAWN TREATMENT ROUND 1 

📅 Dates: 4/1–4/21 (Alt. Dates 4/22–5/15)

  • Organic Fertilizer

  • Provides rapid, intense color response in cool temperatures

  • Provides organic nitrogen

  • Keeps lawns a deep green color longer than conventional lawn foods

Included in: Rooted Basics, Vital Roots, Lush Guard, Barefoot Luxury, The Showstopper


🟢 ORGANIC LAWN TREATMENT ROUND 2 

📅 Dates: 5/1–5/21 (Alt. Dates 5/22–6/15)

  • Soil Amendment and Post Emergent Weed Control

  • Carbon-rich food source for soil microbes

  • Humic acid to stimulate root growth and density

  • Restores soil health, reduces plant stress

  • 340+ microbial species for soil and plant function

  • Organic post-emergent broadleaf weed control

  • Early post-emergent crabgrass control

Included in: Rooted Basics, Vital Roots, Lush Guard, Barefoot Luxury, The Showstopper


🟢 ORGANIC LAWN TREATMENT ROUND 3 

📅 Dates: 6/16–7/6 (Alt. Dates 7/7–7/27)

  • Organic Fertilizer and Post Emergent Weed Control

  • Organic nitrogen for sustained green color

  • Reduces surge growth, improves disease resistance and drought tolerance

  • Organic post-emergent broadleaf weed control

  • Early post-emergent crabgrass control

Included in: Rooted Basics, Vital Roots, Lush Guard, Barefoot Luxury, The Showstopper


🟢 ORGANIC LAWN TREATMENT ROUND 4 

📅 Dates: 7/28–8/17 (Alt. Dates 8/18–9/7)

  • Soil Amendment and Post Emergent Weed Control

  • Carbon-rich source for soil microbes

  • Humic acid to stimulate roots

  • Mitigates heat/drought stress

  • 340+ microbial species for soil health

  • Organic post-emergent broadleaf weed control

  • Early post-emergent crabgrass control

Included in: Rooted Basics, Vital Roots, Lush Guard, Barefoot Luxury, The Showstopper


🟢 ORGANIC LAWN TREATMENT ROUND 5 

📅 Dates: 9/8–9/29 (Alt. Dates 9/30–10/19)

  • Organic Fertilizer and Post Emergent Weed Control

  • Organic nitrogen for long-lasting turf color

  • Reduces surge growth

  • Enhances heat and disease resistance

  • Organic post-emergent broadleaf weed control

  • Early post-emergent crabgrass control

Included in: Rooted Basics, Vital Roots, Lush Guard, Barefoot Luxury, The Showstopper


🟢 ORGANIC LAWN TREATMENT ROUND 6 

📅 Dates: 10/20–11/9 (Alt. Dates 11/10–11/30)

  • Organic Fertilizer and Lime

  • Provides organic nitrogen

  • Promotes fall turf hardiness

  • Improves soil pH with lime

  • Enhances winter and spring performance

Included in: Rooted Basics, Vital Roots, Lush Guard, Barefoot Luxury, The Showstopper


🔬 SOIL ANALYSIS 

  • Let’s find out what nutrients your lawn really needs!

  • Determines levels of pH, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potash, etc.

  • Helps maintain fertility over time

  • Can identify the need for short-term stabilization

Included in: Vital Roots, Lush Guard, Barefoot Luxury, The Showstopper


🕳️ CORE AERATION (FALL) 

  • Extracts soil plugs to reduce compaction

  • Enhances moisture and nutrient absorption

  • Improves root development and reduces thatch

Included in: Vital Roots, Lush Guard, Barefoot Luxury, The Showstopper


🔍 MID-SEASON LAWN AUDIT 

  • Turf Manager site visit and audit

  • Pulls core samples and inspects problem areas

  • Provides customized plan for underperforming lawns

  • Checks for disease and insect activity

Included in: Premium Organic Packages (Lush Guard, Barefoot Luxury, Showstopper)


🦟 NATURAL MOSQUITO FOG + TICK CONTROL 🌿

  • Applied every 21 days

  • All-natural ingredients

  • Controls mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, ants, roaches, and more

  • Safe for pets, people, and pollinators once dry

Included in: Organic Barefoot Luxury, Organic Showstopper


🌸 ORGANIC BED TREATMENT SCHEDULE


🌺 ORGANIC BED TREATMENT ROUND 1

📅 Dates: 4/1–4/21 (Alt. Dates 4/22–5/15)

  • Spot Spray

  • Effective on broadleaf weeds, grasses, lichens, mosses

  • 40+ species controlled

  • Leaves no residue

Included in: Organic Showstopper


🌺 ORGANIC BED TREATMENT ROUND 2

📅 Dates: 5/1–5/21 (Alt. Dates 5/22–6/11)

  • Spot Spray

  • Same efficacy as Round 1

  • Organic Fertilizer for shrubs and ornamental trees

    • Aids in root development, water stress management, and soil biology

Included in: Organic Showstopper


🌺 ORGANIC BED TREATMENT ROUND 3

📅 Dates: 6/1–6/21 (Alt. Dates 6/22–7/13)

  • Spot Spray

  • Effective against broadleaf weeds, grasses, mosses, and lichens

  • No residue

Included in: Organic Showstopper


🌺 ORGANIC BED TREATMENT ROUND 4

📅 Dates: 7/1–7/21 (Alt. Dates 7/22–8/11)

  • Spot Spray

  • Controls 40+ weed and moss species

  • Safe and residue-free

Included in: Organic Showstopper


🌺 ORGANIC BED TREATMENT ROUND 5

📅 Dates: 8/1–8/21 (Alt. Dates 8/22–9/10)

  • Same application and effectiveness as Round 4

Included in: Organic Showstopper


🌺 ORGANIC BED TREATMENT ROUND 6

📅 Dates: 9/1–9/21 (Alt. Dates 9/22–10/12)

  • Spot Spray

  • Plus: NutriRoot™ application for stress management and soil health

  • Organic matter support, drought mitigation, and nutrient correction

Included in: Organic Showstopper


🌺 ORGANIC BED TREATMENT ROUND 7

📅 Dates: 10/1–10/21 (Alt. Dates 10/22–11/11)

  • Final spot spray of the season

  • Controls 40+ broadleaf and grassy weeds, mosses, and lichens

  • No residue left behind

Included in: Organic Showstopper

Rajesh P
2 weeks ago
Amazing work and service.
Response from the owner:Thanks a ton, Rajesh! We're thrilled to hear you loved the work and service. Your feedback means the world to us and keeps our team motivated. Looking forward to many more lush, healthy lawns together!

Take care,
Blaire
Michael LaPorte
3 weeks ago
Maekyla Was great . We will have the best grass in Hagaman ,NY
Alex D was great
Response from the owner:Thanks, Michael! Thrilled to hear Maekyla knocked it out of the park. Your lawn in Hagaman is in great hands, and it's about to get even better. Here’s to the best grass in the neighborhood! 🌱

Blaire
jeff pfeil
3 weeks ago
Response from the owner:Thanks for the 5-star shoutout, Jeff! We're thrilled you're happy with Groundhogs Lawn Care. Your support keeps us motivated to deliver top-notch service every day. Keep enjoying your vibrant, green lawn!

Blaire
Cheryl Smith
3 weeks ago
Alex M (Rotterdam NY) did a great job explaining to me what needs to be done to get my lawn healthy. He gave some advice to change the time of when the sprinklers should come on the duration of each zone.
Response from the owner:Hey Cheryl!

Thanks for the awesome review! I'm really glad to hear Alex M did such a fantastic job explaining everything to you about getting your lawn healthy. Our team takes pride in ensuring you have all the info you need, and it sounds like Alex hit it out of the park with those sprinkler tips. Cheers to a lush, green lawn coming your way!

Blaire 🌿
Stephen Warner
3 weeks ago
Alex M was the technician who provided the service on my Schenectady NY location today. He was efficient and stopped his application to answer my questions regarding the procedure.
Response from the owner:Hey Stephen!

Thanks a bunch for the awesome review! It's great to hear that Alex M was efficient and took the time to answer your questions. Our team is always here to ensure you feel informed and satisfied with the service. Your lawn’s well-being is our top priority, and it’s customers like you that make our job rewarding!

If you ever need anything else, don’t hesitate to reach out. Cheers to a thriving lawn!

– Blaire
Brett Ludwig
3 weeks ago
Alex M. performed lawn care service in Saratoga Springs, NY. Applications took place early morning and Alex was efficient and quiet.
Response from the owner:Hey Brett!

Thanks a bunch for the glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that Alex M. made such a positive impression while taking care of your lawn in Saratoga Springs. Efficient and quiet—sounds like he nailed it! We're all about exceeding expectations, and it's feedback like yours that keeps us going.

Looking forward to keeping that lawn in perfect shape. If you ever need anything else, you know where to find us!

Take care,
Blaire
Craig Cooper
3 weeks ago
As always, we had yet another pleasant experience that reflects well on your business. I chatted briefly with Alex D., and he was polite and accommodating. I tried to be brief so he could get on with his work. It's always a pleasure.
Response from the owner:Hey Craig!

Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us and leaving a 5-star review. We're thrilled that Alex D. made such a positive impression. He's truly awesome, and we're lucky to have him on the Groundhogs Lawn Care team. We always strive to make your experience delightful and accommodating, so it’s wonderful to hear we hit the mark. Looking forward to keeping your lawn vibrant and healthy!

Cheers,
Blaire 🌿
Paulla Lake
3 weeks ago
Response from the owner:Hey Paulla,

Thanks a million for the 5-star love! We're thrilled to hear you're happy with our service. Your support encourages us to keep up our mission of delivering beautiful, lush lawns. We’re pumped to have you on board with our Lawn Care Packages that make all the difference!

If there’s ever anything more we can do, just give us a shout.

Cheers,
Blaire
Michele Brown
4 weeks ago
I am a new customer and found Maekyla to be excellent with the lawn treatment I've had so far. Thank you for the attention my lawn is needing!
Response from the owner:Thank you very much for your kind words and your patronage. We look forward to working with you more in the future.
Frank Zadlo
4 weeks ago
Agent was Alex- great service.
Response from the owner:Thanks for the shout-out, Frank! We're thrilled to hear that Alex provided you with great service. It's fantastic customers like you that make our day. If there's ever anything more we can do for you or your lawn, just let us know. Keep enjoying that beautiful yard!

Blaire

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