fertilization & weed control in Friend

Yes. When you sign up, you choose your preferred notification method: text, or email. We send notifications the day before service letting you know which technician will be servicing your lawn. You can reply to any message with special concerns or requests for the technician.

No, please keep your normal mowing schedule. We actually prefer the lawn NOT be freshly mowed because:

Easier to see and identify weeds

Bigger weeds have more leaf surface area for herbicide absorption

Herbicide enters through the leaf—more leaf = better kill

That said, if the lawn is freshly mowed, it's not a concern. We can work with any mowing schedule.

Wait 24 hours (one day) after application before mowing. This gives our products more than enough time to activate and absorb into plants. Mowing too soon can remove herbicide before it's fully absorbed by weeds.

For best results, water in within 48 hours of application. However, there are some nuances:

If you have underground sprinklers: Just let them run on their normal schedule—no special watering needed

If you can't water within 48 hours: Fertilizers will still work, just slightly slower

Application #6 exception: Does NOT need watering—this fertilizer is immediately available to the plant

Yes. Your pets can be on the lawn once it's dry, which typically takes about 1 hour (longer on cool or cloudy days). Keep them inside during application and until grass is completely dry, then normal activity can resume.

Yes, in two ways: If you're home: They'll communicate concerns verbally Whether you're home or not: They'll email you a lawn report card assessing mowing height, watering practices, fungus/disease presence, and whether fall seeding is recommended

Two ways:

Yard sign: Placed at end of driveway or highly visible area with our logo

Door hanger: Includes date, time, service details, and aftercare instructions

We use BOTH on every application—this gives us the best products for each purpose:

All fertilizers are granular: Slow-release polymer-coated technology feeds lawn for 8-10 weeks. Liquid fertilizers don't have this slow-release capability.

All weed control is liquid: Completely coats weed leaves, ensuring herbicide penetrates and kills weeds. Granular herbicides can't achieve this level of coverage.

This hybrid approach delivers superior results compared to all-granular or all-liquid programs.

YES! This is critical. Many of our products harm new grass seed. When you notify us of seeding:

We note your account

We skip all preemergents (they prevent grass seed germination too)

We skip all herbicides for 6 weeks (new grass is vulnerable until mowed 3× times)

We continue fertilizer (excellent for new seed!)

You get a free weed control callback 6 weeks after seeding, just call us!

No—the Outlot Program can ONLY be purchased as an add-on to the 6-step program. Here's why:

Efficiency-based pricing: The cost-effectiveness depends on treating both areas (primary + outlot) in the same visit

Equipment/product efficiency: We're already on your property with equipment and product loaded for the 6-step service

Quality standards: We want your primary lawn on our premium program so the entire property reflects our work quality

Customer commitment: Having the 6-step shows you value professional lawn care and understand the difference between premium and basic maintenance

The 3 applications are strategically timed for maximum impact on unirrigated, lower-maintenance areas:

What Each Application Accomplishes

App #1 (Early Spring): Preemergent crabgrass barrier + spring weed elimination = prevents summer's biggest problem

App #2 (Late Spring): Second preemergent dose extends barrier through August + controls late-spring weeds = season-long crabgrass prevention

App #3 (Early Fall): Optimal perennial weed kill window + fall recovery nutrition = cleanest weed control all year

No—free callbacks are NOT included with the Outlot Program. Here's the distinction:

6-Step Program areas: Unlimited free weed control callbacks between scheduled applications (we'll come back anytime you see weeds without additional charge)

Outlot Program areas: No free callbacks (additional treatment visits are paid service)

Why the difference? The cost-effective outlot pricing for large secondary areas doesn't support callback visits. The program is designed to control 90-95% of weeds with the 3 strategic applications. If you need additional treatment between apps, we can schedule that as a paid visit.

Practical reality: Most customers find the 3-application program sufficient for outlying areas because weed expectations are different (acceptable vs. perfect) and unirrigated areas naturally have fewer weeds than intensively maintained lawns.

Outlot areas are secondary turf zones that are visible and maintained but don't receive the same intensive care as your primary lawn. Common examples:

Typical Outlot Areas

Long driveways: Grass strips along 500+ foot driveways (you mow but don't irrigate)

Outbuilding surrounds: Turf around sheds, barns, garages, workshops, pole buildings

Pond/water feature perimeters: Grass areas around decorative or functional ponds

Pasture edges: Maintained grass buffer between lawn and pasture/field

Equipment storage areas: Grass around tractor/RV/equipment parking zones

Entrance lanes: Roadside approach turf creating first impression

Back lots: Rear property areas visible from home but not entertaining spaces

Parking areas: Grass around overflow parking or service vehicle areas

NOT Outlot Areas (Should Be 6-Step)

Irrigated lawn around home

Front yard / curb appeal areas

Patio/deck surrounds

Pool areas

High-visibility entertaining spaces

Rule of thumb: If you irrigate it, entertain on it, or it's your main "show lawn," that's 6-step territory. If it's unirrigated, functional, visible but secondary, that's outlot territory.

Typically 20,000+ square feet of outlot area makes the program cost-effective. Here's the thinking:

Under 10,000 sq ft: Probably better to extend your 6-step coverage to include these areas (they're small enough to treat as primary lawn)

10,000-20,000 sq ft: Case-by-case; depends on configuration and customer priorities

20,000+ sq ft: Perfect for Outlot Program (large enough that cost difference matters, but manageable in same visit)

50,000+ sq ft: Excellent candidate; significant cost savings vs. 6-step on this much area

Assessment: We'll evaluate your property and recommend whether outlot program makes sense or if extending 6-step coverage is the better option.

Yes! If you're already on the 6-step program and realize your outlying areas need attention, we can add outlot service:

Spring addition (April-May): You'll get all 3 outlot applications this season

Summer addition (June-August): You'll get Apps #2 and #3 (may miss App #1 preemergent, but still benefit from weed control)

Fall addition (September+): You'll get App #3 this year; can start full program next spring

Pricing adjusted based on which applications you'll receive remaining in current season.

If you want all 6 applications on secondary areas, that's not the Outlot Program—that's extending your 6-step program coverage. Options:

Option 1 - Full 6-step extension: Add outlot areas to your 6-step program at standard 6-step pricing (higher per sq ft but includes all 6 apps + free callbacks)

Option 2 - Outlot Program (3 apps): Stick with cost-effective outlot pricing for strategic weed control without premium intensive care

Most customers choose Outlot Program because for unirrigated, lower-maintenance areas, the 3 strategic applications provide everything needed at significantly lower cost.

Yes! Outlot Program is perfect for commercial properties with large secondary areas:

Commercial Applications

Business campus: 6-step on front landscape; outlot on parking lot islands, back lots, detention ponds

Industrial facilities: 6-step on visitor entrance; outlot on employee parking, storage areas, perimeter grass

Retail centers: 6-step on highly-visible front; outlot on loading areas, overflow parking

Office parks: 6-step on main building landscape; outlot on common areas, walking trails, retention areas

Same requirements apply: Must have 6-step program on 20,000+ sq ft primary landscape. Outlot treats secondary visible areas at cost-effective rate.