Lawn Fertilizer and Weed Control
Lawn fertilizer and weed control in Houston works best on a schedule. Our 7-round program feeds the grass, stops weeds before they sprout and treats problems like brown patch. TDA-licensed applicators do the spraying.
Signs your lawn needs a fertilizer program
- Thin, pale or yellow grass
- Weeds like dollarweed, crabgrass and nutsedge
- Brown or yellow circles in fall or spring
- Bare patches that keep growing
- Grass that looks stressed in summer
- Chinch bug damage in hot dry spells
- Soil that is compact and hard
- A lawn that has never been fed
How the program works
- 1Lawn checkWe look at grass type, weeds, soil and watering.
- 2Pre-emergent in February and OctoberApplied twice a year to stop weeds before they come up.
- 3Feed through the seasonSeven rounds of fertilizer and weed control over the year.
- 4Treat problemsWe spot-treat for fungus, insects and weeds as needed.
- 5Free re-sprayIf weeds return between rounds, we re-spray at no extra charge.
Fertilizer and weed control options and costs in Houston
7 rounds a year, pre-emergent in February and October, free re-spray.
One fertilizer or weed control application.
Treatment for fungus in a patch.
Loosens clay soil so water and roots can move.
Typical Houston ranges for planning. Your written price comes after we see the job.
What changes the price
- Lot size
- Grass type
- Weed pressure and lawn health
- How many rounds and products
- Special treatments for insects or disease
- Season
Good to know in Houston
Houston lawns face brown patch fungus in fall and spring, chinch bugs in summer and weeds all year. St. Augustine is sensitive to some herbicides, so the product has to be right. Heavy clay soil benefits from yearly aeration.
In Texas, applying herbicide or insecticide for hire requires a Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) license, a decal on the truck and a record of each application. Fertilizer-only work does not need the license.
Questions about weed and fertilizer program
When should I put down pre-emergent in Houston?
Around February for summer weeds and October for winter weeds.
Is it safe for pets and kids?
Keep them off the lawn until it is dry. We tell you the wait time for each product.
Why does my lawn have brown circles?
It is often brown patch fungus, common in fall and spring. A fungicide and better watering help.
Do I need to water after fertilizer?
Usually yes, lightly. We tell you what to do for each round.