Lawn Fertilizers

Whether you’re looking for organic or traditional fertilizers, Dayton’s offers something for everyone and every budget.

Greenview 4-Step Lawn Program

2020 details coming soon

Spring Application

 

GREENVIEW

CRABGRASS CONTROL
PLUS LAWN FOOD
with GreenSmart

SPRING
Apply April 1 to April 25th

Apply in early spring to prevent crabgrass from germinating and to give your lawn it’s first fertilizing of the season.  Use a walk behind spreader to spread fertilizer, following the directions on the bag for proper fertilizer settings.  You will need to water in thoroughly in order to activate the fertilizer.  Long lasting zero phosphate fertilizer.

GREENVIEW

FAIRWAY FORMULA
Spring Weed & Feed with Crabgrass Control

SPRING
Apply April 1st to April 25th

This professional grade product performs 3 tasks, crabgrass prevention, lawn fertilizer and broadleaf weed killer in just one single application. The broadleaf weed control is effective on over 200 weeds as listed on the label. Crabgrass is prevented and destroyed up to 4-weeks after germination, so you apply it when the dandelions bloom. This formulation also features both immediate release and controlled-released nutrients that provide continuous feeding for up to 12 weeks. 65% Slow-release nitrogen formulation, steady even feeding up to 12 weeks.

GREENVIEW

STARTER FERTILIZER 
with GreenSmart

SPRING
Apply April 1st to April 25th

Ideal for establishing a new lawn, whether sodding, reseeding or starting new!  GreenSmart speeds root growth to improve nutrient absorption and feeds your lawn up to 12 weeks.  Unique GreenSmart ingredient helps speed root growth to improve nutrient absorption so lawns are better able to retain water to protect against heat and drought.  Restores nutrients to your soil, providing overall better nutrition for your lawn.  Only Greenview GreenSmart fertilizer containing phosphorus. 10-18-10

ESPOMA

ORGANIC WEED PREVENTER
And Lawn Food

SPRING
Apply April 1st to April 25th
and/or Early Fall

Prevents dandelions, crabgrass and other common weeds.  Provides long lasting greening that won’t burn.  Children and pets can play on lawn immediately after application.   Made from 100% pure corn gluten meal.  For use on established lawns. Do NOT use when seeding a new lawn or over-seeding.  

ESPOMA ORGANIC

SPRING LAWN BOOSTER

SPRING
Apply April 15th 

Safe for kids and pets. All Espoma Organic Lawn Products are specifically formulated to optimize the help of the lawn, and provide 2.5 times more slow release nitrogen (SRN) than conventional lawn programs.  Won’t burn lawns or leach out of soil.  Provides long lasting nutrition. Requires less frequent mowing.

Early Summer Application

 

 

GREENVIEW

WEED CONTROL
Plus Lawn Food with GreenSmart

SPRING-SUMMER
May 15th to June 15th

This step takes a little planning and timing. It is used to kill weeds that are actively growing in the lawn, not as a preventive. Do not get anxious and apply when you see the dandelions first appear. If you use it then, you will only kill the dandelions. 85% of the weeds that will grow will appear at a much later time. Follow directions as follows: mow your lawn a few days in advance, watch the weather closely so that there are a couple days with no rain anticipated. Apply when grass is wet, usually early morning dew works fine, or sprinklers. The product must stay dry for at least 24-48 hours while sitting atop the lawn (this allows the chemical to get into the system of the weeds). Then you will need to water it in thoroughly to activate the fertilizer.

ESPOMA ORGANIC

ALL SEASON LAWN FOOD

SPRING OR SUMMER
Apply Around Memorial Day

Safe for kids and pets. All Espoma Organic Lawn Products are specifically formulated to optimize the help of the lawn, and provide 2.5 times more slow release nitrogen (SRN) than a conventional lawn program. All Season Lawn Food also contains Bio-tone Microbes that help make nutrients more available to your lawn. These microbes will help promote faster greening, deeper roots, and improved soil structure. Won’t burn lawns or leach out of soil.  Provides long lasting nutrition. 

Summer Application

 

 

GREENVIEW

LAWN FOOD
with GreenSmart

SUMMER
June 15th

This is to give you a good fertilizing to stimulate the grass during the hot summer months. At this point you should have your lawnmower raised to at least 3 inches, and if drought conditions are occuring, wait until there is some rain before you apply. Simply follow the directions on the bag for spreader settings, and water in thoroughly after application to activate the fertilizer. This is also a perfect time to put down any insecticide for surface feeding insects such as ants, spiders, fleas, chinch bugs, sod webworms and cutworms. Dursban is recommended control for surface feeding insects because it will not harm earthworms, which are beneficial to your soil. Note: Space this step at least 4 weeks from the 2-Way Weed & Feed so that the lawn is not over-fertilized.

ESPOMA ORGANIC

SUMMER REVIVAL

Apply July 4th

Safe for kids and pets. All Espoma Organic Lawn Products are specifically formulated to optimize the help of the lawn, and provide 2.5 times more slow release nitrogen (SRN) than a conventional lawn program. Sumer Revitalizer also contains Bio-tone Microbes that help make nutrients more available to your lawn. These microbes will help promote faster greening, deeper roots, and improved soil structure.  Won’t burn lawns or leach out of soil.  Provides long lasting nutrition.  

Fall Application

 

GREENVIEW

FALL LAWN FOOD
with GreenSmart

FALL
September 1st to 15th
and/or
October 30th

Raking or catching grass clippings will not prevent a layer of matted dead grass material called thatch. When a thatch layer in the grass becomes 1/4” or 1/2” or more, problems will arise from insects, disease and lack of water penetration to the soil once the thatch dries out. It is best to remove a thatch layer by renting a mechanical thatcher in April or September. Then, overseed immediately with a grass mixture that includes a high percentage (70% or more) of fine-bladed perennial ryes plus a starter fertilizer to rejuvenate the lawn. Or, use Greenview Wintergreen to stimulate root growth, in order to make the grass plants stronger and healthier for the winter. Follow directions on bag for spreader settings. Water in thoroughly to activate fertilizer.

ESPOMA ORGANIC

FALL WINTERIZER

Apply September-October

Supplies long lasting Nitrogen, an essential nutrient that helps to promote a thicker lawn and vigorous growth. It is also fortified with Potassium, a nutrient that helps the lawn recover from summer drought conditions, enhances Winter hardiness and helps promote a better Spring greening the following season.  Won’t burn lawns or leach out of soil.  

ENCAP

EARTH SCIENCE FAST ACTING™ LIME
(or pelletized lime)

FALL
November

Pelletized lime should be applied every other year (approximately 15 lbs. Per 1,000 ft²) once you have your soil pH to its optimum level, which is between 6.0 and 6.5.  A soil test should be taken to determine where your soil pH is now. 

Encap Fast Acting™ Lime helps raise soil pH, significantly reducing problem areas while creating a better soil environment for your lawn. It uses only the highest purity mined calcium carbonate available. And as always, it’€™s safe for children and pets with super easy application.