Lawn Care
Lawn fertilization & weed control for fescue grass
Lawn Care & Weed Control Program
Ongoing fertilization provides fescue grass with the vital nutrients it needs for deep root growth, rich green color, and lasting health. Our carefully timed treatments throughout the year not only nourish your lawn but also work to control and eliminate weeds, giving you a thicker, healthier lawn that thrives in every season.
Our Lawn Services
Treatments vary based on the time of year of application
Throughout the year, your lawn care professional will apply a combination of treatments tailored to the season, including:
- Organic fertilizer to enhance grass color
- Nutrients to help your lawn rebound from summer stress, and then prepare for the next growing season
- Nitrogen to strengthen roots and stimulate growth
- Post-emergent weed to knock back existing weeds
- Pre-emergents to prevent future weed growth
- We spot treat weeds on every visit!
Core Aeration and Seeding
The "Core" Foundation for a Healthy Lawn
Core aeration and seeding are essential practices for maintaining the health and vitality of your Fescue lawn.
Core aeration is the removal of small plugs of soil from the lawn. Aeration helps alleviate soil compaction and allows vital air, water, and nutrients to penetrate deeper into the root zone. This process promotes healthier root growth, enhances the overall vigor of the turf, and improves its ability to withstand environmental stressors such as heat, drought, and foot traffic.
Overseeding, completed with core aeration, is the spreading of grass seed across the lawn. The holes from aeration serve as pockets in the ground for the new grass seed to germinate. Fescue is a clump-style grass, so seeding is particularly crucial for rejuvenating and maintaining a thick, healthy turf. Overseeding is necessary for the grass to fill in thin or bare areas, as fescue grass will not repair itself.
Additional Lawn Services For A Better Lawn
Care for your Fescue lawn goes beyond professional fertilization and weed control
Grub Control
Preventative Treatments For Grub Damage
Grubs are the larval stage of various beetles, including Japanese beetles and June beetles. These creamy-white, C-shaped larvae live in the soil, where they feed voraciously on the roots of grass plants and other organic matter. Signs of grub damage may include wilting or yellowing leaves and wildlife, such as raccoons, skunks, and birds, in search of grubs. You may see brown patches of dead or dying grass in large infestations, particularly in late summer and early fall.
Our granular grub control is strategically applied in late spring or early summer, offering comprehensive grub management throughout the season. You'll enjoy long-lasting protection against grubs through the season with just one application. The products we use have a residual that targets new grub populations as they reach the soil surface.
Disease Control For Fescue
Control fungus in fescue lawns
In the DMV area, cool-season Fescue lawns are especially vulnerable to turf diseases like Brown Patch, Dollar Spot, Red Thread, Leaf Spot, Rust, and Pythium Blight—each triggered by specific weather patterns, moisture levels, and lawn stress. These lawn diseases can quickly turn a healthy lawn into a patchy, discolored mess.
At PestNow, our Lawn Disease Control treatments are designed to prevent and treat common fungal infections using targeted fungicides and proactive lawn care strategies. Whether you're seeing signs of disease or want to protect your lawn before symptoms start, our experts tailor solutions to keep your grass healthy, resilient, and green year-round.
Fertilization and Weed Control
Our comprehensive lawn fertilization and weed control program includes seven treatments each year.
Ongoing fertilization delivers the essential nutrients fescue grass needs for deep root development, vibrant green color, and overall lawn health. A thick, healthy lawn naturally crowds out weeds by competing for space, sunlight, and nutrients. It's also more resilient against stressors like drought, heat, and foot traffic.
We pair fertilization with targeted weed control treatments that eliminate existing weeds and prevent new ones from taking hold. This not only improves the lawn's appearance but also reduces competition, giving your fescue grass the best chance to thrive.
You can start your service any time of the year.
Enjoy peace of mind with our commitment to free retreatments between scheduled treatments, if needed.
Lawn Care FAQ's
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How often should I water my lawn?
Fescue lawns require about 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week, either from rainfall or irrigation. Water deeply and infrequently to encourage deep root growth.
How high should I mow?
Keep fescue grass mowed to a height of 2.5 to 3.5 inches and never take off more than 1/3 of the blade.
What common lawn pests and diseases do we see in our area?
Common pests include white grubs and armyworms and the disease brown patch can also be problematic. Proper lawn care practices, including adequate watering, fertilization, and weed control can help prevent these issues.
Should I aerate and seed my fescue grass?
Maintaining a vibrant fescue lawn requires regular aerating and overseeding. As fall and winter signal the peak growth period for fescue, it's the perfect time to initiate these essential practices.
Unlike spreading grasses, fescue grows in clumps, making overseeding crucial for filling in thin areas caused by foot traffic or other damage. Our custom fescue seed blend is known for outperforming generic options found in big-box stores.
Ensure the health and beauty of your lawn with our expert-recommended aerating and overseeding services.
When is the best time to plant fescue grass seed?
Fall is the optimal time to plant fescue grass seed in the mid-Atlantic area. This allows the grass to establish a strong root system before the heat of summer.
How many lawn treatments are applied each year?
We apply seven treatments annually,
tailored specifically to address the unique needs of fescue grass. From fertilization and weed control to aeration and overseeding, each treatment is strategically timed to maximize the health and beauty of your lawn. With our seven-step program, you can trust that your lawn will receive the care it deserves, resulting in lush, resilient greenery that enhances your outdoor space throughout the seasons.