Traffic on the Turf | April Lawn Tech Checkpoint: Pre-Emergent, Spring Feeding & Weed Control

Cool-season lawns: Keep mowing until growth stops. Drop your height a notch for that final cut to prevent matting under snow.
Fertilization: This is your last chance to feed cool-season turf — hit it with a slow-release nitrogen to strengthen roots before dormancy.
Leaf management: Don’t leave debris. Mulch it fine or remove it to avoid smothering turf.
Weed control: Post-emergent broadleaf treatments still work while soil temps are above 50°F.
Equipment care: Start winterizing blowers, mowers, and sprayers. Drain fuel systems or stabilize them for storage.

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April 10th 2026

In this April edition of Traffic on the Turf, Turf’s Up Radio breaks down exactly what lawn technicians should be focusing on right now to set properties up for a successful spring season.

This episode covers the key April service priorities, including:

pre-emergent and crabgrass control timing
spring fertilization and green-up strategy
early broadleaf weed control
spotting winter damage and thin turf
property walk-through best practices
upsell opportunities through client communication

If you’re a lawn tech, crew leader, or owner-operator running routes this spring, this is your field guide for what needs to be done right now to stay ahead of the season.

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Traffic on the Turf

This quick-hit lawn care segment offering essential tips for green industry professionals on how to properly maintain their clients’ lawns throughout the growing season. The report emphasizes raising mower heights, optimizing irrigation schedules, avoiding over-fertilization, and spot-treating weeds—all to reduce turf stress and improve lawn health during the growing season.