Blog Posts for May 2026

Is It Too Late to Prevent Crabgrass in June?

May 27th, 2026

The grass has woken up. Soil temperatures have risen. Spring weeds have shown up. And if crabgrass prevention was not applied earlier in the season, crabgrass has likely already started to germinate. So, is it too late to prevent crabgrass in June? In most cases, yes. By June, you are usually not preventing crabgrass anymore. You are...

Is It Too Late to Spray Weeds in My Lawn at the End of May?

May 20th, 2026

The short answer is no. It is not too late to spray many weeds in your lawn at the end of May. In fact, late May is a common time for homeowners to notice weeds because the lawn is actively growing, temperatures are warming up, and broadleaf weeds like dandelions, clover, plantain, and creeping Charlie are much easier to see. But...

Why Are There So Many Weeds in My Lawn in May?

May 13th, 2026

If your lawn suddenly looks like it is full of weeds in May, you are not alone. The good news is that weeds in May are common. The better news is that they can be controlled with the right lawn care plan. May is a major transition month for lawns. The lawn is waking up from winter, spring rain is helping everything grow, and soil...

Best Lawn Fertilization Schedule for Chicago Suburbs

May 6th, 2026

In the Chicago suburbs, lawns deal with cold winters, wet springs, summer heat, drought stress, weeds, compacted soil, and heavy mowing during the growing season. That means your lawn needs different things at different times of year. The best lawn fertilization schedule is built around the season, soil temperatures, weed pressure,...