Our 4-step lawn care program is perfect to keep your lawn extra green and healthy this summer and all future summers. There are two versions of the program: a conventional approach and a natural approach. Either way, the process is simple and only 4 steps for one great lawn.
The Conventional 4-Step Program
Step 1: Start the season strong with Natural Guard Soil Activator. This highly concentrated soil conditioner uses humic acids to stimulate beneficial microbial activity, setting the foundation for healthy root and plant growth. Apply during the green-up stage while the soil is damp for best results.
Step 2: Mountain States Weed and Feed (25-3-3) does double duty — nourishing your grass while eliminating common broadleaf weeds. Apply when temperatures are consistently in the 60–90°F range and your lawn is in active growth mode.
Step 3: Mountain States Lawn Food (27-3-3) is a high-nitrogen formula designed to keep your lawn green and resilient through summer heat and drought. Apply in early to mid summer to give your grass the fuel it needs to endure the toughest months.
Step 4: Finish the season with Mountain States Winterizer (19-5-7), which shifts your lawn's energy toward root development rather than top growth. Apply after the grass stops growing but before the ground freezes to ensure winter hardiness and a strong spring comeback.
The Natural 4-Step Program
Step 1: Same great starting point — Natural Guard Soil Activator primes your soil with humic acids that boost microbial activity and support vigorous root growth. Apply during the green-up stage when the soil is damp.
Step 2: Espoma Organic Weed Preventer stops weed seeds before they ever take hold, while also delivering organic nitrogen for a deep, rich green color. Apply in spring before weed seeds germinate, or in early fall to get a head start on next year.
Step 3: Espoma Lawn Food (15-0-5) provides a slow-release nitrogen formula that builds a thicker, more vigorous lawn over time. The gentle, steady feeding makes it safe to apply any time your grass is actively growing.
Step 4: Espoma Fall Winterizer (8-0-5) helps your lawn recover from summer stress and builds winter hardiness with extra potassium. Apply in early to mid-fall to give your grass everything it needs before it goes dormant.
We hope this article helps you grow a healthy, green lawn this summer and care for it in the off-season. Come stop by and get all the lawn care products you may need.
