Total Turf Management
Blade Cutters has listened to its customers needs since 1998 and have developed the Total Turf Management (TTM) division of our company. TTM offers the finest, most comprehensive lawn program available anywhere. Using time tested techniques and state of the art equipment, our specialist's apply high-end golf course grade fertilizers, weed controls and other products to produce the lawn you've always wanted! Complete tree and shrub care is also a TTM speciality.
The Total Turf Management program consists of six specially developed and seasonally scheduled service visits. Your scheduled applications will be using a well-balanced mixture of fertilizer, herbicides, fungicides and insecticides. Our program is based on research and recommendations of Purdue University Horticulture Program and is specifically designed to our regionl needs. Below is our recommendation six step program, additional 3, 4, or 5 step programs can also be recommended.
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Early Spring
March - April 15th
Consists of a crabgrass preventer (summer annual pre-emergent) and broadleaf weed control.
Optional Services Include: Fertilization of Trees and Ornamentals |
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Late Spring
April - May
A perennial post-emergent, such as a dandelion neutralizer, and a summer annual post-emergent.
Optional Services Include: Core Aeration |
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Early Summer
May - June
An application with the proper balance for summer needs.
Optional Services Include: Grub Control |
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Late Summer
July - August
A slow-release treatment to bring back teh health of the turf after summer stress.
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Early Fall
August - September
Consists of a winter annual pre-emergent, a biannual and a perennial broadleaf weed control.
Optional Services Include: Fertilization of Trees and Ornamentals |
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Late Fall
September - November
Combines a winter annual pre-emergent, a perennial and a biannual broadleaf weed post-emergent.
Optional Services Include: Core Aeration |
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