Lawn Fertilization & Weed Control in Dayton, Cincinnati & Celina, OH
A thick, green Ohio lawn doesn’t happen by accident. Cold winters, wet springs, summer heat and stubborn weeds make it hard to keep a yard looking great all year. Hometown Turf is a locally and family-owned lawn care company with more than 20 years of experience, and our seasonal treatment program gives your lawn the right nutrients at the right time while keeping steady pressure on weeds. We treat lawns from our Tipp City and Dayton, Cincinnati and Celina locations. Call (937) 901-8447 (Tipp City and Dayton), (513) 500-7667 (Cincinnati) or (419) 905-4008 (Celina), or request a free quote.
Why Ohio Lawns Need a Seasonal Plan
Most Ohio lawns are cool-season grasses such as Kentucky bluegrass, tall fescue and perennial ryegrass. They grow hardest in spring and fall, slow down in summer heat, and go dormant in winter. Much of the region also has heavy, clay-rich soil that compacts easily. A single bag of fertilizer once a year can’t keep up with that. A program that feeds the lawn through the seasons and handles weeds before they take over can. Every yard is different, from shaded lots to sunny new-construction lawns, so we build the plan around your grass, soil and problem areas.
What Our Lawn Treatment Program Includes
Early Spring
As temperatures rise and grass starts to grow, your lawn is hungry for food and water. Our early spring treatment provides the nutrients that get it off to a strong start after an Ohio winter.
Late Spring
We follow up with another treatment so the grass keeps growing green and hardy, and so weeds don’t take root. By late spring you should be mowing about once a week, and there shouldn’t be a weed in sight.
Early Summer
Summer puts lawns under real stress. Additional nutrients help keep grass green and weeds under control. Grub control is applied with the early summer treatment.
Late Summer
We keep the lawn fed through the heat. Mid-summer dry spells aren’t a good time to treat weeds, so the goal is to have them under control before then. If the weather is unusually dry, follow summer treatments with regular watering.
Fall
Fall care helps turf recover from summer heat and traffic and survive low winter temperatures. Fall nutrients are different from spring nutrients: they toughen the grass for the cold. Fall is also a good time for lawn aeration.
Winter
A winter treatment helps your grass rebuild from the stress of summer and come back stronger in spring.
Weeds We Target
Crabgrass, dandelions, clover, plantain, ground ivy (creeping Charlie), nutsedge, henbit and chickweed are some of the most common weeds in Ohio lawns. Our program combines pre-emergent protection in spring, which stops many weed seeds such as crabgrass from sprouting, with treatments for broadleaf weeds that are already growing. Healthy, well-fed turf is the best long-term defense, because thick grass leaves less room for weeds. We offer organic-based solutions; ask about the options when you request your quote. Read more in our post on pre-emergent herbicides.
Tips Between Visits
- Mow regularly and avoid cutting too short, especially in summer.
- Water during dry spells, particularly after summer treatments.
- Rake leaves in fall. Leaves covering the grass block light, and your lawn can suffer before winter. If you prefer, mulch them and reuse them in garden beds.
Lawn Care Across Our Ohio Service Area
We treat lawns within about 20 miles of each of our locations: around Tipp City and Dayton (Tipp City, Dayton, Huber Heights, Vandalia, Troy, Englewood, Clayton, Fairborn, Beavercreek, Kettering, Centerville and Miamisburg), around Cincinnati (Cincinnati, Fairfield, West Chester, Mason, Blue Ash, Montgomery, Loveland, Sharonville, Hamilton, Lebanon, Milford and Springboro) and around Celina (Celina, Coldwater, St. Henry, St. Marys, Fort Recovery, Minster, New Bremen, Rockford and Mendon). See our full service area. Pair your lawn program with tree and shrub care so your whole landscape gets the same attention, and view all of our services.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many lawn treatments do you apply each year?
Our program follows the seasons: early spring, late spring, early summer, late summer, fall and winter. We’ll walk you through the schedule that fits your lawn when you request a quote.
Which weeds does your program target?
We target common Ohio lawn weeds including crabgrass, dandelions, clover, plantain, ground ivy, nutsedge, henbit and chickweed, using pre-emergent protection and treatments for weeds that are already growing.
Do you use organic or pet-friendly products?
We offer organic-based solutions and always use the best and safest products we can while servicing your lawn. Ask about the options when you request your free quote.
Do I need to water after a treatment?
In normal weather, no special watering is needed. If it’s unusually dry, especially in summer, regular watering after a treatment helps your lawn get the most from it.
Which areas do you serve?
We serve homes within about 20 miles of our Tipp City (Dayton area), Cincinnati and Celina locations. See the service area page for the towns we cover.
Get Your Free Quote
Call (937) 901-8447 (Tipp City and Dayton), (513) 500-7667 (Cincinnati) or (419) 905-4008 (Celina), email hello@hometownturfohio.com, or request a free quote online. Hometown Turf: locally and family owned in Ohio.