April 2nd, 2025
What Month Should You Start Watering and Fertilizing Your Lawn in the Chicago Suburbs?
If you’re wondering when to start watering and fertilizing your lawn, the simple answer for those of us in the Chicagoland suburbs is: March or April.In this part of the Midwest, soil temperatures in early spring start climbing toward 55°F, which is the ideal time to apply pre-emergent weed control. Pre-emergents, like Prodiamine,...