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Your lawn still looks decent. The grass is green, the sprinklers are running, and summer’s heat has finally backed off. But if you live in Kennewick, Richland, Pasco, or anywhere in the Tri-Cities area, you know what’s coming. The first frost doesn’t announce itself far in advance, and in Central Washington’s high desert climate, it doesn’t have to. One hard freeze can catch an unprepared lawn off guard, and the damage shows up the following spring when you’re wondering why your grass is patchy, slow to green up, or overrun with weeds.

The good news is that fall is actually one of the most productive times of year to invest in your lawn. There’s a window between the end of summer stress and the first hard freeze where three specific tasks make a real difference: fertilization, weed control, and sprinkler winterization. Get these done at the right time, and your lawn goes into winter in the best possible shape.

In this post, you’ll learn:

  • Why fall lawn care matters more in the Tri-Cities than in milder climates
  • When and why to apply a fall fertilizer
  • How fall weed control sets you up for a cleaner spring
  • What sprinkler winterization involves and why timing is everything

Why Fall Lawn Care Matters More in the Tri-Cities

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Central Washington’s climate is not forgiving. Summers here are hot and dry, which puts real stress on cool-season grasses like Kentucky bluegrass and tall fescue that are common in Tri-Cities yards. By the time September arrives, many lawns are already carrying some stress from the season. Then the temperatures drop, and they drop fast.

The Tri-Cities area typically sees its first frost in mid-to-late October, though that window can shift earlier in some years. That gives homeowners a shorter runway for effective fall treatment than you’d have in a milder Pacific Northwest climate like Portland or Seattle. Grass that goes into winter nutrient-depleted or stressed has a harder time recovering in spring. Weeds that go untreated in fall come back stronger. Sprinkler lines that aren’t blown out before the freeze can crack, leaving you with a repair bill before you’ve even turned the system back on.

The fall window is real, and it’s shorter than most people think.

Step 1: Fall Fertilization in Kennewick and the Tri-Cities

A late-season fertilizer application is one of the highest-return things you can do for your lawn. Cool-season grasses use fall to build root mass, storing nutrients they’ll draw on to green up in spring. A nitrogen-rich fall fertilizer feeds that process directly.

Timing is the part most homeowners get wrong. Apply too early, while temperatures are still warm, and you push top growth right before a frost. Apply too late, after the ground has cooled significantly, and the grass can’t absorb the nutrients effectively. The target window for fall lawn fertilization in the Tri-Cities is generally mid-September through October, depending on conditions that year.

A professional application also differs from a bag picked up at a hardware store in ways that matter. Product quality, application rate, and even coverage across the lawn all affect how well the treatment works. Uneven application leaves thin spots. Too much nitrogen in the wrong formulation can do more harm than good. Colonial Lawn and Garden’s fertilizer program is calibrated for Central Washington soil conditions and the grass types common in this area, so you’re not guessing at the rate or the timing.

Step 2: Fall Weed Control

Most homeowners think of weed control as a spring and summer job. Fall is actually the better time to treat broadleaf weeds like dandelions, clover, and thistle. In the fall, these weeds are pulling energy down into their root systems to prepare for winter. That makes them more receptive to herbicide treatments, which travel down into the root and prevent the plant from coming back.

Weeds treated in fall are significantly less likely to return the following spring. Skip fall weed control, and you’re not just dealing with the weeds that survived winter. You’re dealing with the seeds they dropped before the freeze. The spring battle is harder and more expensive than the fall prevention.

Colonial Lawn and Garden’s weed control service addresses the broadleaf weeds common in Tri-Cities lawns, timed to when treatment is most effective. It pairs naturally with the fall fertilization application, so both tasks get handled in the same service window.

Step 3: Winterizing Your Sprinkler System

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Water expands when it freezes. Any water left sitting in your irrigation lines when temperatures drop below 32 degrees is a liability. Cracked pipes, broken sprinkler heads, and damaged valves are common results, and none of them are cheap to fix in the spring.

A professional sprinkler blowout uses compressed air to push water out of every zone in the system, including the lateral lines and heads that gravity alone won’t drain. It’s a methodical process, and it requires the right equipment and knowledge of your system’s layout to do correctly.

DIY attempts often leave water in the lines, either because the compressor isn’t powerful enough, the zones aren’t cycled properly, or the homeowner doesn’t know where all the heads are. It’s one of those jobs where the cost of getting it wrong is higher than the cost of having it done right.

Schedule your sprinkler winterization in the Tri-Cities before nighttime temperatures start consistently dropping below freezing. In most years, that means having it done by mid-October at the latest.

A Few Other Fall Lawn Tips

Keep mowing until the grass actually stops growing, but raise your mowing height slightly going into fall. Cutting too short before winter leaves the grass more vulnerable to frost damage. Aim to go into the dormant season with a little extra blade length.

Leaf removal matters more than most people give it credit for. A heavy layer of leaves left on the lawn through winter blocks light, traps moisture, and creates conditions where disease and mold can take hold. Clear them before the first hard freeze.

If your lawn has compaction issues, fall aeration can improve how well water and nutrients reach the root zone over winter. Ask Colonial Lawn and Garden whether aeration makes sense for your specific lawn this season.

Why Tri-Cities Homeowners Trust Colonial Lawn and Garden

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Colonial Lawn and Garden is a Central Washington company. The team understands Tri-Cities soil, the local grass types, and the specific timing that makes fall treatments effective in this climate. That’s not something you get from a national chain or a generic lawn care schedule.

Fertilization, weed control, and sprinkler winterization can all be handled through Colonial, which means you’re not coordinating multiple vendors or trying to figure out the right sequence on your own. The timing is handled for you, based on local conditions, not a calendar that was built for a different part of the country.

Get Your Lawn Ready Before the First Frost

Fall prep is the difference between a lawn that bounces back strong in April and one that spends the first half of spring recovering. The window to act is shorter in the Tri-Cities than most homeowners expect.

Ready to get your lawn set for winter? Contact Colonial Lawn and Garden to schedule your fall fertilization, weed control, or sprinkler winterization before the season fills up. The fall calendar goes fast, and the first frost doesn’t wait.

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How to Keep Your Tri-Cities Lawn Healthy Through the Summer Heat https://coloniallawn.com/how-to-keep-your-tri-cities-lawn-healthy-through-the-summer-heat/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:00:20 +0000 https://coloniallawn.com/?p=4355 It is August. The thermometer hit 103 yesterday and it is on its way to 105 today. You walk out to check the sprinklers and notice the lawn that looked thick and green back in May is starting to show its age. There are thin patches near the driveway. A few yellow streaks run across […]

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It is August. The thermometer hit 103 yesterday and it is on its way to 105 today. You walk out to check the sprinklers and notice the lawn that looked thick and green back in May is starting to show its age. There are thin patches near the driveway. A few yellow streaks run across the backyard. One corner looks like it might be giving up entirely.

This is not unusual for a Tri-Cities yard in midsummer. It is actually one of the most common things we hear from homeowners in Kennewick, Richland, and Pasco this time of year. The good news is that most summer lawn stress is manageable, and a lot of it is preventable. Knowing what is actually happening to your grass, and why, makes a real difference.

Here is what you need to know to protect your lawn through the hottest stretch of the year.

In this post, you’ll learn:

  • Why Central Washington summers hit cool-season grasses especially hard
  • How your watering habits and sprinkler system affect summer survival
  • Which mowing and fertilization practices help versus hurt in peak heat
  • What summer weeds and pests to watch for, and when to call a pro

Why Tri-Cities Summers Are So Hard on Lawns

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Central Washington does not ease into summer. The Tri-Cities region regularly sees stretches of 100-plus-degree days with low humidity, relentless sun, and dry winds that pull moisture out of the soil fast. Rainfall from June through August is minimal. That combination is genuinely stressful for turf.

Most lawns in the Tri-Cities are planted with cool-season grasses like Kentucky bluegrass and tall fescue. These grasses grow best when temperatures are between 60 and 75 degrees. Once the heat climbs into the 90s and stays there, they slow down, pull resources toward their roots, and start to look rough.

One thing worth knowing: a lawn that turns brown or goes dormant in August is not necessarily dead. Cool-season grasses can go dormant as a survival response to heat and drought, then green back up when temperatures drop and water returns. Actual damage, the kind that kills the grass, usually comes from extended drought without any irrigation, pest activity, or disease. If your lawn is browning evenly and you are still watering, dormancy is the more likely explanation.

Watering: The Single Most Important Variable

If there is one thing that determines whether a Tri-Cities lawn survives summer, it is watering. Specifically, how you water matters as much as how often.

Deep, infrequent watering trains grass roots to grow down into the soil where moisture stays longer. Shallow, frequent watering keeps roots near the surface, which makes the lawn more vulnerable every time the heat spikes. The goal is to water long enough to push moisture several inches into the soil, then let it dry out slightly before watering again. That cycle builds a stronger root system over time.

Timing matters too. Early morning is the right window, ideally before 9 a.m. The water soaks in before the heat of the day, and the grass blades dry off quickly once the sun comes up. Evening watering leaves moisture sitting on the lawn overnight, which creates conditions for fungal disease. In a climate as dry as ours, that might sound unlikely, but it happens more than people expect.

Your sprinkler system plays a big role here. A system with clogged heads, broken zones, or uneven coverage can leave dry patches even when the timer says everything ran. If you have not had your system inspected before peak heat, it is worth doing. A sprinkler tune-up from Colonial Lawn and Garden can catch those issues before they turn into dead spots.

Mowing Habits That Help or Hurt

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Mowing height is one of the easiest adjustments you can make in summer, and one of the most overlooked. Taller grass shades the soil beneath it, which slows moisture evaporation and keeps the root zone cooler. In peak summer, raise your mowing height by at least half an inch compared to your spring setting.

Avoid cutting more than one-third of the blade at a time. Taking off too much at once stresses the plant, and a stressed lawn in 105-degree heat recovers slowly. If the lawn has gotten long between mowings, raise the deck and take it down gradually over two or three cuts.

Sharp mower blades matter more in summer than any other season. A dull blade tears the grass rather than cutting it cleanly, leaving ragged edges that lose moisture faster and invite disease. If your mower has been running all season without a blade sharpening, now is a good time.

Mow less frequently when growth slows. In peak heat, your lawn is not putting on much new growth. Mowing on the same schedule you used in spring can do more harm than good.

Fertilization in Summer: What to Know

Heavy nitrogen fertilization during peak summer heat is one of the faster ways to damage a lawn. Nitrogen pushes new growth, and new growth in 105-degree heat burns. It also pulls water away from the roots at exactly the wrong time.

That does not mean you skip fertilization entirely. It means timing and product selection matter. A well-designed fertilization program accounts for the Tri-Cities growing season, applying the right nutrients at the right points in the year rather than on a generic national schedule. Colonial’s fertilization program is built around local conditions, so applications are timed to support your lawn without pushing it into stress.

Weed Pressure in Summer

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Summer heat slows your grass down. It does not slow weeds down. Crabgrass, spurge, and goathead thrive in hot, dry conditions and move fast into any thin or bare areas your lawn develops. A weakened lawn is essentially an open invitation.

Reactive spot treatment helps, but it rarely keeps up with summer weed pressure on its own. Consistent weed control throughout the season, applied on a schedule, is more effective than chasing problems after they appear. Colonial’s weed control program keeps that pressure manageable so you are not spending your weekends pulling goatheads out of the back lawn.

Pest Watch: What to Look for in Summer

Summer is also when lawn pests become active in Central Washington. Grubs, billbugs, and surface-feeding insects can cause damage that looks a lot like heat or drought stress, which makes them easy to miss.

The key distinction: drought stress tends to be fairly uniform across the lawn, while pest damage often shows up in irregular patches that do not respond to watering. If you water a struggling area and it does not improve within a few days, pests or disease are worth investigating.

Summer is a critical window for grub treatment in particular. Grubs are easiest to control when they are young and near the surface, which happens in mid to late summer. Waiting until fall makes treatment less effective. If you are not sure what you are dealing with, our pest control service can identify the problem and treat it correctly, rather than guessing at a product from the hardware store.

A Quick Checklist for Summer Lawn Health

  • Water deeply and early in the morning
  • Raise your mowing height and keep blades sharp
  • Avoid heavy fertilization during peak heat
  • Watch for irregular damage patterns that do not respond to water
  • Check sprinkler heads for clogs and uneven coverage
  • Call a professional if damage is spreading or you cannot identify the cause
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Let Colonial Take the Guesswork Out of It

Most of the steps above are manageable on your own. The harder part is knowing when to act, what product to use, and whether what you are seeing is heat stress, a pest, a watering problem, or something else. That is where a lawn care program makes a real difference.

Colonial Lawn and Garden has been working in Tri-Cities yards long enough to know what summer does here. Our fertilization, weed control, and pest control programs are built around the Central Washington growing season, not a one-size-fits-all national schedule.

Ready to take the guesswork out of summer lawn care? Contact Colonial Lawn and Garden to learn about our fertilization, weed control, and sprinkler maintenance programs built for Tri-Cities summers.

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The Role of Fertilization and Weed Control in Lawn Maintenance https://coloniallawn.com/the-role-of-fertilization-and-weed-control-in-lawn-maintenance/ Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:00:04 +0000 https://coloniallawn.com/?p=3777 When it comes to lawn maintenance, people often think it is just mowing. However, truly achieving a thriving lawn takes a combination of fertilization and weed control with regular maintenance. Today, let’s take a practical, informative look at how fertilization and weed control are essential to a healthy lawn care plan. To do this, we […]

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When it comes to lawn maintenance, people often think it is just mowing. However, truly achieving a thriving lawn takes a combination of fertilization and weed control with regular maintenance. Today, let’s take a practical, informative look at how fertilization and weed control are essential to a healthy lawn care plan. To do this, we at Colonial Lawn, your local lawn maintenance experts, will share how these two services work together to improve lawn appearance, soil health, and long-term resilience, especially in the climate and soil conditions here throughout Eastern Washington.

Why Fertilization Matters:

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Fertilization delivers vital nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium to one’s lawn, creating a nutrient-rich soil that can support thick, green grass and root growth. While grass can often grow on its own in natural areas, residential zones often don’t have the capacity to provide the soil with adequate nutrients to achieve a beautiful lawn.

To put it simply, a well-fed lawn is naturally more resistant to weed invasions. Just like taking one’s vitamins and eating healthy makes a human body less likely to get sick, when you fertilize, it is like giving your lawn a multi-vitamin! Due to this, it is up to the homeowner to perform fertilization consistently and at appropriate times. 

At Colonial Lawn & Garden, we have the expertise to know precisely what your lawn needs to grow beautifully and strong. Our kid and pet-friendly treatment is quick and easy, giving your lawn the essential nutrients it needs to become the greenest lawn on the block. 

The Importance of Weed Control:

Here in Eastern Washington, we have our fair share of annoying weeds plaguing our lawns. You will most commonly see dandelions, clover, bindweed (morning glory), plantain, mallow, goathead, oxalis, spurge, and the dreaded crabgrass. Weeds, such as these, compete with grass for essential nutrients as well as sunlight, water, and space. 

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Keeping up with weed control through pre-emergent and post-emergent weed control tactics is critical for lawn maintenance to ensure that those pesky weeds don’t choke out your lawn. How does pre-emergent and post-emergent weed control work?

Pre-emergent weed control is a lawn spray service that applies a blanket treatment to your entire lawn. This targeting treatment soaks into the soil, coats weed seeds, and creates a barrier between the soil and the surface to prevent those weeds from germinating. 

Post-emergent weed control is a follow-up treatment that addresses any weeds that managed to break through the pre-emergent treatment, killing weeds that have sprouted and are actively growing. 

At Colonial Lawn & Garden, we use a dual, pre-emergent and post-emergent weed control treatment process with our Lawn Care Program. Our pre-emergent treatment proactively prevents weeds such as spurge, crabgrass, and oxalis, and then our post-emergent treatment controls any weeds that somehow manage to break through. This comprehensive treatment plan provides homeowners with a weed-free, healthy lawn. 

How Fertilization and Weed Control Work Together:

When it comes to lawn maintenance, homeowners often take a reactive maintenance approach – addressing problems as they arise. Unfortunately, this can be costly in both time and money. 

Therefore, taking a preventive approach stops problems BEFORE they become an issue. Combining fertilization and weed control services increases your ability to achieve long-term lawn health, not just surface-level fixes.

Common Lawn Care Mistakes to Avoid:

When it comes to lawn maintenance, especially regarding fertilization and weed control, it’s more than just tossing out treatments to see what sticks. You need a strategic plan designed to the unique attributes of your lawn, focusing on soil health, water availability, and environmental conditions. Here are the most common lawn care mistakes people make that you can avoid through proper planning. 

  1. Over-fertilizing: Just as humans shouldn’t take 10 multi-vitamins a day, you can over-fertilize. Homeowners should be cautious when reading the instructions on their fertilizer to ensure the correct measurements. 
  2. Applying at the wrong time: There is a window in the growing stages of grass when fertilizer should be applied. Similarly, there are specific conditions on when to apply weed control treatments. Applying at the incorrect time will either do nothing or potentially harm your lawn. 
  3. DIYing weed treatments: There is a lot of false information on the internet for DIYing weed treatments, many of which lead to severe damage to one’s grass. Homeowners must be diligent in their research before applying any treatment. 
  4. Ignoring soil health: The existing conditions of your soil should dictate the treatments you give it, as a lack or over-abundance in nutrients can cause issues. Homeowners should perform a soil test before applying any treatments. 
  5. Over- or under-watering: A consistent and adequate water supply is vital for grass growth, but too little can dehydrate it, and too much can drown it. Homeowners should track and analyze their property’s water consumption prior to crafting a watering schedule. 

Benefits of Professional Lawn Treatment:

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If you’ve made it this far into the blog, congratulations! You are serious about improving your lawn’s health. However, you are likely thinking this is a lot of work, and you’re right. Lawn maintenance takes consistent, hard work. Often, busy homeowners like yourself don’t have the time or desire to spend every weekend out in the garden. Who would want to do that? Fortunately, professional lawn treatments can make your lawn beautiful with no work from you! 

Why Choose Colonial Lawn & Garden:

Homeowners and property managers in Eastern Washington, including Yakima, Richland, and surrounding areas, who are looking to improve or maintain the health and appearance of their lawns year-round, we at Colonial Lawn & Garden are here to help! With over 40 years of history helping homeowners and property managers just like you, we know exactly the solution to fit your Eastern Washington property! 

Our Lawn Care Program is designed to address lawn fertilization, weed control, grub control, and more! Ready for a lawn that looks great and stays healthy all year long? Contact Colonial Lawn & Garden to learn more about our fertilization and weed control programs.

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Understanding Fertilization, Weed Control, and Aeration in Lawn Care Programs https://coloniallawn.com/understanding-fertilization-weed-control-and-aeration-in-lawn-care-programs/ Mon, 05 May 2025 15:00:32 +0000 https://coloniallawn.com/?p=3740 One of the best aspects of being a homeowner is the beautiful stretch of lawn you can play on with your family and pets. While it may just seem minor, lifelong memories can be made when spending time outdoors. However, when you are crafting those memories, you want a soft, lush, green lawn to enjoy. […]

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One of the best aspects of being a homeowner is the beautiful stretch of lawn you can play on with your family and pets. While it may just seem minor, lifelong memories can be made when spending time outdoors. However, when you are crafting those memories, you want a soft, lush, green lawn to enjoy. To achieve this, lawn fertilization, weed control, and lawn aeration are critical outdoor maintenance components that must be addressed.

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We at Colonial Lawn & Garden are your trusted provider of professional lawn care services. We’ve helped countless homeowners achieve the property they desire, which is why we are here to help you do the same. Today, we are excited to explain the role of lawn fertilization, weed control, and aeration in maintaining a healthy, green lawn. 

Lawn Fertilization: Feeding Your Grass for Optimal Growth

Just like how humans need essential vitamins and nutrients to grow strong and healthy, so does your lawn. Without proper fertilization, your lawn could become weak, discolored, and fall to the mercy of weeds, pests, and diseases. 

Lawn fertilization gives your lawn three key nutrients: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Combined, these nutrients aid the lawn in growing deep roots, making it more resilient to extreme temperatures and environmental stress.

As a homeowner, you have the choice between organic and synthetic fertilizers, each providing you with unique lawn fertilization benefits. At Colonial Lawn & Garden, we started as an organic company in the 1980s, but because of the difficulty with organic products, customer perception, and the unpleasant smell, we decided to move away to the repeatable and reliable man-made fertilizers. Now, we offer segmented-release synthetic fertilizers. These fertilizers are chemically formulated to provide immediate nutrient availability to your lawn. This, in turn, delivers quick and visible results. They are coated with a polymer that initiates a slow release as water eventually washes the coating away. 

The best times of year to apply fertilizer for maximum effectiveness will depend on your specific grass type and environmental conditions. For cool-season turf, it is recommended to fertilize the lawn with between 4- 6 lbs of nitrogen per 1000 square feet per year. At Colonial Lawn & Garden, we spread out those applications of 1lb each over the course of the year, with our economy program of 4 applications and premium program of 6 applications.

Weed Control: Preventing and Eliminating Lawn Weeds

Here in the Tri-Cities, you have likely seen dandelions, crabgrass, clover, mallow, goathead, or even spurge attempting to take over your lawn. When weeds are allowed to grow freely, they sap essential nutrients from your property – nutrients your lawn needs to grow healthy and prevent pest infestation. 

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For proper weed control, a schedule of pre-emergent in the spring and post-emergent weed control follow-up treatments are essential. 

Pre-emergent weed control treatments work by stopping weeds before they have a chance to wreak havoc. Utilizing this treatment coats dormant weed seeds waiting in your lawn with a powerful herbicide that targets the seeds. This, in turn, prevents the weed seeds from sprouting without harming your grass, pets, or children. 

For weeds that do manage to break through pre-emergent treatments, that’s where a post-emergent treatment comes in to tackle any errant weeds and keep your lawn looking pristine. 

Lawn Aeration: Enhancing Soil Health and Root Growth

Does your lawn see a lot of use? Is it played on, driven on, or walked on frequently? If the answer is yes, eventually, the soil will become compacted. While this is an entirely normal phenomenon, eventually, the soil compaction will distress your lawn and inhibit its ability to grow. 

Aeration is a lawn treatment that enhances soil health and root growth. The process of aerating a lawn involves perforating the soil with small holes. These small holes then allow air, water, and nutrients to penetrate deep into the grassroots, giving it what it needs to grow. 

The most common question we get at Colonial Lawn & Garden is how often homeowners should aerate their lawns. The answer lies in how heavily the lawn is used. Lawns with heavy play may need it twice a year. On the other hand, for light-duty lawns, it is recommended every 1-2 years. For lawns that are more for aesthetics than for play, they could go up to a few years without aeration if the lawn is very shaded. 

How a Professional Lawn Care Program Benefits Your Lawn

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As a busy homeowner, we understand that taking the time to learn lawn care techniques, purchase supplies, manage equipment, and actually go through with all the necessary lawn treatments is time-consuming, expensive, and a downright hassle. 

At Colonial Lawn & Garden, we want you to achieve the gorgeous lawn you’ve always dreamed of. To do this, we implement strategic methods that combine lawn fertilization, weed control, and aeration to create a lush, resilient lawn that you can enjoy with zero effort! 

Our Lawn Care Program is ideal for individuals wanting a professional, hands-off approach to lawn maintenance. You can take advantage of our professional expertise in applying treatments at the right times with our approach to customized lawn care solutions.

As a part of our Lawn Care Program, homeowners get comprehensive annual care that includes lawn fertilization, weed control, and grub control. In addition to our base plan, we offer a plethora of lawn care services that every homeowner needs, including mowing, edging, tree trimming, shrub pruning, lawn aeration, sprinkler seasonal maintenance, lawn equipment maintenance, and so much more. 

Depending on the unique needs of your property and how much effort you want to put in on your own, we can take care of the rest – providing you with a reliable, affordable lawn maintenance routine that will make your life exponentially easier. 

Want a healthier, greener lawn? Contact Colonial Lawn & Garden today to learn more about our professional lawn care programs and get started on a lush landscape!

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Who Has the Best Weed Control Treatment in the Tri-Cities? https://coloniallawn.com/who-has-the-best-weed-control-treatment-in-the-tri-cities/ Sun, 10 Jul 2022 13:30:00 +0000 https://coloniallawn.com/?p=838 The Best Weed Control Treatment in the Tri-Cities At Colonial Lawn & Garden, we understand what a nuisance weeds are for your lawn. These pesky, stubborn weeds always seem to crop up and leave unsightly blotches on what is otherwise a beautiful lawn. It’s like a never-ending battle to get your grass free of weeds.  […]

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The Best Weed Control Treatment in the Tri-Cities

At Colonial Lawn & Garden, we understand what a nuisance weeds are for your lawn. These pesky, stubborn weeds always seem to crop up and leave unsightly blotches on what is otherwise a beautiful lawn. It’s like a never-ending battle to get your grass free of weeds. 

At Colonial Lawn & Garden, we use the best and most effective weed control products on the market. The equipment we use specially calibrated to apply the proper amount of product to control weeds on your lawn. 

Identifying Weeds Commonly Found in the Tri-Cities

An essential step in controlling your lawn’s weeds is to know exactly what types of weeds are invading your grass. Afterward, we can begin our weed control treatment.  These treatments are intended to address a wide range of weed species and weed types that exist in your lawn. 

Here are some examples of the weeds that are commonly found in the Tri-Cities:

  • Dandelions 
  • Clover 
  • Bindweed (Morning Glory) 
  • Plantain 
  • Mallow 
  • Goathead 
  • Oxalis 
  • Spurge 

It is important to have a weed control program in place to control and eliminate the amount of weeds that are marring your landscape. At Colonial Lawn & Garden, our lawn care professionals will ensure that all the weeds in your lawn are completely eliminated. We are committed to restoring the beauty and lushness of your Tri-Cities lawn. 

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Colonial Lawn and Garden’s Weed Control Treatment Plan

In addition to treating your lawn with our weed control treatment, our lawn care experts inspect your whole yard in order to create a customized plan for your lawn’s unique needs. We provide Tri-Cities lawns with services that promote healthy, thick grass growth. By building up a healthy, thick lawn, along with proper fertilizing, watering, and mowing, you will be able to block out and prevent future lawn weeds from taking hold. 

Addressing Crabgrass in Your Lawn

Crabgrass gets its name from the way it grows – low to the ground with stems that radiate out from the center of the grass clump, resembling crab legs. 

Here is what makes crabgrass challenging to control and eliminate from your lawn:

  • This weed is able to grow in very warm and dry conditions here in the Tri-Cities.
  • A single crabgrass plant can produce 150,000 seeds during the growing season.
  • Crabgrass germinates when soil temperatures reach between 55 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Ungerminated seeds live in the soil for as long as 30 years before sprouting.
  • Crabgrass prefers the thin and bare spots on your lawn. 

Colonial Lawn & Garden will eliminate the crabgrass in your lawn with our crabgrass material that is applied in the fall or early spring, before crabgrass seeds germinate. We have the expertise and equipment to effectively control and prevent crabgrass in your Tri-Cities lawn. Experience the joy of having a thick, lush, crabgrass-free lawn with Colonial’s weed control treatments. 

Colonial Offers Dethatching & Lawn Fungicide Services

De-Thatching

Excessive thatch, or a layer of roots, dead grass shoots, and stems that rest on top of the soil, are all harmful to the health of your lawn.  The expert lawn-care technicians from Colonial Lawn & Garden will thin out the thatch through power raking, which allows the fertilizer, water, air and other nutrients to penetrate the ground and reach your lawn’s roots. This is why it is so important to de-thatch so your lawn can receive all the nutrients it needs to live and thrive.

Lawn Fungicide

There is nothing that can mar the appearance of your lawn worse than lawn fungicide. Within just days, a fungus will leave your lawn looking discolored, turning your visible investment into an embarrassing sight. Lawn fungus feed on decomposing organic matter in your lawn or the grass plant itself. Leave it to the lawn-care experts at Colonial Lawn & Garden to quickly identify your fungus problem and apply treatment to prevent continual damage. Trust Colonial Lawn & Garden to provide recommendations or treatments that enable you to maintain a healthy and vibrant lawn throughout the year.

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Look to Colonial Lawn & Garden for Exceptional Weed Control Services

At Colonial Lawn & Garden, we make it our business to keep your landscape healthy and vibrant all year long. In that effort, we have developed a weed control service that is designed to proactively prevent weeds such as spurge, crabgrass, and oxalis. What’s more, we also control those weeds that somehow are able to break through with post-emergent weed control treatments.

We use safe control methods so you are guaranteed to eliminate weeds while keeping you and your pets free of any harmful chemicals.

Call Colonial today and see how easy it can be to have a beautiful landscape that is free of weeds. 

Tri-Cities – (509) 371-1655

Yakima – (509) 966-1655

Request a FREE Estimate. 

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