Give your lawn the perfect start with professional spring fertilization from Greenlawn Inc. Serving Howard County since 1986.
Spring fertilization with pre-emergent crabgrass control must be applied between early March and mid-April. Miss this window and you'll battle weeds all summer. Schedule now to secure your spot!
Spring fertilization is the most important lawn treatment of the year. After winter dormancy, grass needs nutrition to green up, grow thick, and outcompete weeds. The right application at the right time sets your lawn up for success all season.
Without spring fertilization, Ellicott City lawns face:
We monitor soil temperatures (50-55°F trigger) to apply when pre-emergent works best—typically early to mid-March in Howard County.
Moderate nitrogen for green-up, phosphorus for roots, potassium for stress tolerance—formulated for Maryland soils.
Creates a soil barrier preventing crabgrass germination—your ONLY chance to stop it. Also prevents foxtail, goosegrass, and spurge.
Commercial spreaders ensure precise, even coverage with no gaps or overlaps that cause uneven results or burn.
The Critical Window: Crabgrass germinates when soil reaches 55°F for 5-7 days (late March-early April in Ellicott City). Pre-emergent must be applied BEFORE this happens.
Visual Timing Cues:
Typical Schedule: Most Howard County lawns receive spring fertilization early to mid-March. Earlier is better—get that barrier in place before the first warm spell triggers germination.
Early to mid-March is optimal for Ellicott City. We apply when soil reaches 50-55°F—before crabgrass germinates but when grass starts growing. Don't wait until late April; by then you've missed the prevention window.
Professional application offers better timing (we monitor soil temps daily), commercial-grade products, precise coverage, and MDA-licensed expertise. Most homeowners get better results at comparable cost to DIY.
Pre-emergent prevents ALL seeds—including grass seed. Either seed BEFORE applying pre-emergent, or skip pre-emergent in areas you'll seed. We recommend fall for overseeding so you get full spring crabgrass prevention.
Improved color in 7-10 days, full green-up in 2-3 weeks. Pre-emergent results show in June-July when your lawn has little crabgrass while neighbors are overrun. That's when you'll really appreciate spring application.
Don't miss the critical spring window. Greenlawn Inc has been providing professional lawn care to Howard County since 1986. We understand exactly what your Ellicott City lawn needs to thrive.
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Greenlawn Inc has served Ellicott City, Columbia, and Howard County since 1986 with expert seasonal fertilization programs customized for Maryland's climate.