09/04/2026
Everyone Thinks Spring Is When Lawns Are Won. They're Wrong
September is the month that actually decides what your lawn looks like next year. Not April. Not May. Right now.
Here's why that matters. The fall steps in the 8-Step Lawn Care Program do the foundational work that spring applications build on. Fertilization in fall feeds the root system when the grass is actually absorbing nutrients. W**d control in fall targets broadleaf weeds that are actively taking in product. You skip fall, and you're already behind before the snow flies.
By the time April rolls around and you're thinking "maybe I should call someone," the window for pre-emergent is already closing fast. The homeowners who had great lawns last summer? Most of them started in September.
The 8-Step Program is built around Iowa's actual seasons, not a generic calendar. September is step one of winning next year.
Get on the schedule now before fall slots fill up. Call Schwinger Lawn Service or visit schwingerlawnservice.com/8-step-lawn-care-program