Our 8-Round Lawn Treatment Schedule for Augusta-Area Lawns
Healthy turf comes from doing the right thing at the right time. Here is exactly what Matthews Turf Management applies to your lawn in each round, month by month, all year long.
✓ 8 rounds, January through December
✓ Prevention, feeding and weed control on schedule
✓ Serving Augusta, Aiken and the CSRA
One-off treatments miss the timing that matters.
Weeds germinate, grass greens up and pests become active on a predictable calendar. A single application can only catch one of those windows. Our year-round program spaces 8 rounds through the year so pre-emergent goes down before weeds sprout, fertilizer arrives when the lawn can use it, and weed control keeps up with each season.
Every round is applied by our own team, and your program is adjusted to your lawn’s turf type, condition and the weeds we see on each visit.
What goes down in each of our 8 rounds
Rounds are spaced through the year so every application lands in the window where it does the most good.
01
Jan / Feb
Round 1: Jan/Feb
Liquid pre-emergent, crabgrass control, broadleaf and poa weed control
Late winter is when crabgrass and other summer weeds are getting ready to germinate. A pre-emergent barrier goes down before they sprout, while broadleaf and poa (annual bluegrass) control cleans up the cool-season weeds already showing in dormant lawns.
02
Feb / Mar
Round 2: Feb/Mar
Liquid pre-emergent, fire ant, broadleaf and poa weed control
A second pre-emergent application extends weed prevention into spring. This round adds fire ant control as soil warms and mounds start to appear, and keeps working on winter broadleaf weeds and poa.
03
Apr / May
Round 3: Apr/May
Granular fertilizer, post-emergent weed control
As warm-season grass greens up, granular fertilizer feeds new growth. Post-emergent weed control targets weeds that are already visible so the turf can fill in thick.
04
May / Jun
Round 4: May/Jun
Liquid iron and fertility, pre-emergent, broadleaf and sedge weed control
Iron deepens color without pushing excessive growth. This round adds pre-emergent for summer weeds plus broadleaf and sedge control, since sedges thrive in Augusta’s summer heat and moisture.
05
Jun / Jul
Round 5: Jun/Jul
Slow-release granular fertilizer, post-emergent weed control
Slow-release fertilizer feeds steadily through peak growing season instead of all at once, and post-emergent weed control handles summer weeds that slip through.
06
Jul / Aug
Round 6: Jul/Aug
Slow-release liquid fertilizer, post-emergent weed control
Steady nutrition helps the lawn hold up to late-summer heat and stress, with post-emergent control keeping weeds in check.
07
Sep / Oct
Round 7: Sep/Oct
Liquid iron and fertility, pre-emergent, broadleaf weed control
Fall is the planning window for winter. Pre-emergent stops cool-season weeds before they germinate, iron and fertility support the lawn heading toward dormancy, and broadleaf weeds are treated.
08
Nov / Dec
Round 8: Nov/Dec
Pre-emergent, broadleaf and poa weed control
A final pre-emergent round extends winter weed prevention, with broadleaf and poa control on weeds that show up in dormant turf. Then the cycle starts again in January.
Your lawn’s year at a glance
The same 8 rounds, grouped by what your lawn needs in each season.
Winter
Prevent spring and summer weeds before they sprout, and clean up winter weeds and poa while the lawn is dormant.
Spring
Feed green-up and take out visible weeds so the turf can thicken.
Summer
Steady, slow-release nutrition and iron for color, plus sedge and summer weed control through the heat.
Fall
Prevent winter weeds, support the lawn going into dormancy, and set up next season.
Every round, done by Matthews Turf technicians
The same trained crew, trucks and equipment handle every visit, and we post a yard sign after each application so you know your lawn was treated.
Every service your lawn needs, on one schedule
Fertilization, weed prevention and control, iron and fire ant control are all built into the program.
Lawn Fertilization
Steady, season-right nutrition for thicker, greener turf.
Weed Control
Pre-emergent and post-emergent control built into every season.
Fire Ant Control
Targeted fire ant treatment as soil warms in late winter.
Fall Lawn Treatment
How the fall round sets up your lawn for next spring.
Common questions about our treatment schedule
How many lawn treatments do I need per year?
Matthews Turf’s year-round program includes 8 rounds, spaced roughly every 6 to 8 weeks from January through December, so prevention, feeding and weed control happen at the right time of year.
When should pre-emergent be applied in Augusta?
In our program, pre-emergent goes down in Round 1 (January/February) and Round 2 (February/March) to stop crabgrass and other summer weeds before they germinate, again in Round 4 (May/June), and in Rounds 7 and 8 (September through December) to prevent winter weeds.
What is the difference between pre-emergent and post-emergent weed control?
Pre-emergent creates a barrier that stops weed seeds from sprouting. Post-emergent treats weeds that are already growing. A year-round program uses both at the right times.
What is poa?
Poa annua, or annual bluegrass, is a common cool-season weed that shows up in Augusta-area lawns in winter and spring. Rounds 1, 2 and 8 include poa control.
Does the program include fire ant control?
Yes. Round 2 (February/March) includes fire ant control as the soil warms and fire ants become active.
Can I start the program in the middle of the year?
Yes. You can start at any time, and your first visit is matched to the current round in the schedule. Request a free quote and we’ll recommend where to begin based on your lawn.
Start your year-round lawn program with a free quote.
Tell us about your property and we’ll recommend where to start in the schedule. Serving Augusta, Aiken and the surrounding CSRA communities.