While soil can provide some nutrients that lawns need in order to grow, most need the help of fertilizer to reach their maximum potential. The lawn care experts at Dempster Brothers Property Maintenance are here to help your yard look its best all year long. Dempster Brothers Property Maintenance uses high quality products and cutting-edge methods to ensure a lush, healthy lawn. The professionals at Dempster Brothers Property Maintenance are highly skilled in the nutrient needs of all types of grasses and can create the perfect plan for fertilizing your lawn.
Service Information
Service Type :
Lawn Fertilization
Property Type:
Residential & Commercial
Service Available In:
Knoxville, Tennessee metro area including Karns and Powell
Recommended Maintenance:
7-Step Yard Fertilization Program
Service Benefits:
Lawns that are regularly fertilized are proven to be thicker, greener, and more resilient to daily use, droughts, and pests
Our 7- Step Yard Fertilization Program
Professional fertilization provides many benefits to the overall look and health of your lawn. Fertilizer provides essential nutrients such as nitrogen to plants to help them grow. Depending on what kind of grass you have there are three nutrients crucial to your lawn’s health: Nitrogen, Potassium, and Phosphorus. Many, if not all lawns in our area are either warm or cool season grasses. Our lawn care professionals will determine which type of grass your lawn has, and then be able to recommend the best 7-Step Fertilization Program that best fits your lawns needs. Lawns that are regularly fertilized are proven to be thicker, greener, and more resilient to daily use such as walking and playing. Healthier lawns also have less bald spots and are more resistant to drought and pests. Along with our fertilization treatments, we will also apply weed control to ensure your lawn stays weed free. Dempster Brothers Lawn Care and Landscaping lawn fertilization services can help your yard become healthier and more beautiful.
WHAT DOES OUR 7-STEP FERTILIZATION PROGRAM LOOK LIKE?
1st Round: Applied 1/5-2/9
For Fescue Turf The Following Will Be Applied:
1/2 lbs./ 1000 of a slow release fertilizer will be applied as the base for the early lawn feeding season feeding for up to 30-45 days. Supplementing will be used as needed throughout early spring to ensure your lawn is growing consistently. Fertilizing your lawn at this time will help to prevent the yellowing of your turf that the cooler spring temperatures cause.
A weed control spray will also be applied to all turf areas to control winter weeds that are common during this particular time of year. Remember that winter weeds are common due to the fact that we can't control weeds and grow grass seed in the fall months. The newer the turf, the more weeds that will be present. The treatment that is applied during this visit and the following visit will control weed growth. If we have cold temperatures during the days that follow this treatment, it will work slowly so do not worry if you do not see an immediate weed free lawn. On the following visit, we will take care of any weeds that are remaining as the temperatures will be warmer.
For Bermuda/Zoysia Turf The Following Will Be Applied:
Bermuda and Zoysia turf are dormant during this visit, so the turf will not be fed at this time. This is an excellent time and opportunity to clean out grassy and broadleaf weeds from the turf. At this visit we will apply weed control to all turf areas. With Bermuda and Zoysia turf we are able to apply pre-emergent control in the fall so the warm-season turf will have fewer weeds. Of course nothing is 100% so at this visit we will catch any weeds breaking through the pre-emergent weed control products that were applied in the fall.
Watering Instructions: Temperatures below 70 Degrees: (Typically November - March)
Typically we do not recommend using any irrigation at this time. Mother Nature provides enough water to our area this time of year and the soil will hold the water and give the roots of your turf the water that it needs. If you over water this time of year you will be wasting water and money. Not only this, you will be encouraging poor root development, which will be a bad situation when the temperatures begin to get hot.
2nd Round: Applied 2/10-3/22
If You Have Fescue Turf The Following Will Be Applied:
1 lbs./1000 of a slow release fertilizer will be applied as the base for the early growing season feeding for up to 60 days. Supplementing will be done throughout the summer to ensure your turf is growing consistently.
Pre-emergents will kill any weed seeds in the soil from the previous season. In area's soil, Crabgrass in the most common weed that is prevented. This weed control will last 8-10 weeks. If we happen to have consistent rainfall, this time frame will be shortened.
A herbicide will be applied to all turf and any winter weeds that are present at this visit for weed control.
If You Have Bermuda/Zoysia Turf The Following Will Be Applied:
Pre-emergents will kill any weed seeds in the soil from the previous season. In area's soil, Crabgrass in the most common weed that is prevented. This weed control will last 8-10 weeks. If we happen to have consistent rainfall, this time frame will be shortened.
A herbicide will be applied to all turf and any winter weeds that are present at this visit for weed control.
Watering Instructions: Temperatures Below 70 Degrees: (Typically November - March)
Typically we do not recommend using any irrigation at this time. Mother Nature provides enough water to our area this time of year and the soil will hold the water and give the roots of your turf the water that it needs. If you over water this time of year you will be wasting water and money. Not only this, you will be encouraging poor root development, which will be a bad situation when the temperatures begin to get hot.
3rd Round: Applied 3/22-4/30
If You Have Fescue Turf The Following Will Be Applied:
1/2 lbs./1000 of a slow release fertilizer will be applied at this visit. This will feed the turf for 45-60 days and contain low nitrogen, but will feed the turf as the stressful season enters.
Soil Conditioner (RGS): A combination of two organic products, Humic Acid and Sea Kelp will be applied. These two products increase plant rooting and decrease stress, assisting in the green-up, extends our fertilizer release time, and adds oxygen to the soil's profile. This in turn aids in the spring green-up and extend our nitrogen release while adding oxygen to the soil's profile.
Soil Conditioner (Air 8): A liquid aeration will also be applied this visit. This naturally aerates the soil by creating microfractures in the soil, which allows for more water, air and nutrients to get into the soil's profile.
All weeds are spot sprayed with a herbicide to control any weed growth that is present.
If You Have Bermuda/Zoysia Turf The Following Will Be Applied:
1lbs./1000 of a granular slow release fertilizer will be applied during this visit. This is the base for the early growing season in the spring and will feed the turf consistently for up to 60 days. Supplementing throughout the summer will be done to ensure your turf is growing consistently.
All weeds are spot sprayed with a herbicide to control any weed growth that is present.
Watering Instructions: Temperatures 70-80 Degrees With Normal Rainfall: (April)
Water 2-3 times per week. If there is a good hard rainfall, the rain can substitute one watering at this time. The moisture of the soil will determine your watering schedule at this time. Do not overwater your turf at this time as it can lead to shallow roots that will burn during the hot summer temperatures.
Rotating Irrigation Heads: 25 minutes per zone
Fixed Irrigation Heads: 15 minutes per zone
Hand Watering/Hose/Sprinkler System: 25-30 minutes per section
4th Round: Applied 5/1-6/9
If You Have Fescue Turf The Following Will Be Applied In Late Spring:
We will be applying a 2nd round of pre-emergent weed control to your Fescue turf. The 1st round was applied 8-10 weeks earlier and the timing of this application protects your lawn from weeds that will germinate over the next 8-10 weeks.
We will lightly feed your lawn and apply a product to help naturally break down the thatch layer in your lawn. Humic Acid will be added to increase the root development, chlorophyll content, nutrient uptake, improve soil structure and water retention.
An herbicide will be spot applied to control any weeds present.
If You Have Bermuda/Zoysia Turf The Following Will Be Applied In Late Spring:
1/2 lbs. of a granular slow release fertilizer will be applied.
Pre-emergents will kill any weed seeds in the soil from the previous season. Crabgrass is the most common weed that is prevented in the soil in our area. This weed control will last 8-10 weeks. If we have consistent rainfall this window will shorten that time frame.
An herbicide will be spot applied to control any weeds present.
Watering Instructions: Temperatures Above 85 Degrees With Normal Rainfall: (Late May - Early September)
Water every other day and try to avoid a daily watered lawn. Too much watering can cause the turf roots to not be deep enough, causing the turf to stress quickly when the temperature gets above 90 degrees. On the other hand, not watering consistently and skipping a week of watering can be detrimental to your turf.
Rotating Irrigation Heads: 25 minutes per zone
Fixed Irrigation Heads: 15 minutes per zone.
Hand Watering/Hose/Sprinkler System: 25-30 minutes per section
5th Round: Applied 6/10-7/19
If You Have Fescue Turf The Following Will Be Applied:
Iron will be applied to all turf areas. Iron relieves stress and gives nutrients to the turf during the heat and drought conditions that are typically seen in our area this time of year.
An herbicide will be spot applied to control any weeds present.
If You Have Bermuda/Zoysia Turf The Following Will Be Applied:
1/2 lbs. of a granular slow release fertilizer (26-0-0) is applied during this visit.
Soil Conditioner (Dethatch): We will apply a combination of Humic Acids, molasses and yeast blends that will compost the thatch layer at the surface of the soil.
An herbicide will be spot applied to control any weeds present.
Watering Instructions: Temperatures Above 85 Degrees With Normal Rainfall: (Late May - Early September)
Water every other day and try to avoid a daily watered lawn. Too much watering can cause the turf roots to not be deep enough, causing the turf to stress quickly when the temperature gets above 90 degrees. On the other hand, not watering consistently and skipping a week of watering can be detrimental to your turf.
Rotating Irrigation Heads: 25 minutes per zone
Fixed Irrigation Heads: 15 minutes per zone.
Hand Watering/Hose/Sprinkler System: 25-30 minutes per section
6th Round: Applied 7/20-8/28
If You Have Fescue Turf The Following Will Be Applied:
A 8-10-20 granular slow release fertilizer will be applied to all turf areas during this visit. This blend is designed to help your lawn handle the stress of summer heat, aid in root development, green color and the additional phosphorus and potassium will be beneficial for the fall seeding that is coming up.
An herbicide will be spot applied to control any weeds present.
If You Have Bermuda/Zoysia Turf The Following Will Be Applied:
A controlled release liquid nitrogen and micro nutrients beneficial for the soil will be applied during this visit.
The first fall pre-emergent will be applied to all turf areas for weed control to ensure the winter weeds are prevented as the cooler weather gets closer.
All weeds present will be spot sprayed with an herbicide to control any broadleaf weeds.
Watering Instructions: Temperatures Above 85 Degrees With Normal Rainfall: (Late May - Early September)
Water every other day and try to avoid a daily watered lawn. Too much watering can cause the turf roots to not be deep enough, causing the turf to stress quickly when the temperature gets above 90 degrees. On the other hand, not watering consistently and skipping a week of watering can be detrimental to your turf.
Rotating Irrigation Heads: 25 minutes per zone
Fixed Irrigation Heads: 15 minutes per zone.
Hand Watering/Hose/Sprinkler System: 25-30 minutes per section
7th Round: Applied 11/1-12/15
If You Have Fescue Turf The Following Will Be Applied:
A 24-5-11 granular fertilizer will be applied to all turf areas at this visit. This blend is develop to help your lawn have a deep, healthy root system and added green color. The additional potassium helps the turf avoid damage from the cold temperatures.
No herbicides are applied at this time to your lawn. We know weeds may be present, however, new seed that was applied in the fall needs more time to germinate and develop before it can handle a herbicide application.
If You Have Bermuda/Zoysia Turf The Following Will Be Applied:
The second round of fall pre-emergent is applied to all turf areas for weed control to ensure winter weeds are prevented as the cooler weather gets closer.
At this visit all warm season turf will be sprayed with a herbicide to control present broadleaf weeds.
Watering Instructions: Temperatures Below 70 Degrees:(Typically November - March)
Typically we do not recommend using any irrigation at this time. Mother Nature provides enough water to our area this time of year and the soil will hold the water and give the roots of your turf the water that it needs. If you over water this time of year you will be wasting water and money. Not only this, you will be encouraging poor root development, which will be a bad situation when the temperatures begin to get hot.
If you have had Fescue seed applied to your lawn in the past 10-20 days, make sure to keep the soil damp until the seed germinates.
Weekly & Bi-weekly Lawn mowing
We Mow, Edge, Trim & Blow On Every Visit
When you sign up for our weekly or bi-weekly lawn mowing services you get the best lawn service in the Knoxville area. Our lawn mowing services include mowing, edging, line trimming and blowing everything off with every service.
Our lawn mowing service includes mowing all the grass on your property. We professionally maintain our equipment ensuring sharp lawn mower blades that reduce stress and disease in your lawn. We also cut the grass at the appropriate height for the season.
Unlike most of our competitors that use a line trimmer to edge, we use a steel blade edger. We use a steel blade edger because it produces a better straighter edge along concrete surfaces leaving you with a professionally manicured lawn.
With every service we line trim around the perimeter of your home, along fences, around trees and flowerbeds as well as any other obstacles in your lawn.
Before we leave your property we are sure to blow off all the hard surfaces around your home including the driveway, sidewalks, patios, decks, and any other hard surfaces you may have.
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Dempster Brothers Lawn Care & Landscaping
Why Choose Us?
With more than a decade of experience in landscaping, Dempster Brothers is the perfect provider to bring life and personality into any outdoor space. Our reliable services come with unbeatable customer care, giving you peace-of-mind that your lawn will thrive while receiving superior maintenance from our highly rated team. Get exceptional results without jeopardizing reliability - choose us today!
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Testimonials
Customers Say
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Michelle Brashears
Riley and his crew were amazing. We had a yard that I was so frustrated with. Riley came over and spent 45 mins with me talking about what we could do. He was patient with me as I changed my mind a few times. He worked within my budget which was great. He also didn't compromise his work while he did that, which I totally respect. The crew that came over was really pleasant to work with. They were approachable and respectful. They were here a total of 2 full days. They left my yard clean, no trash to be found anywhere. They cleaned up all the mud and dirt afterwards. I am very happy with them and plan to call to schedule routine maintenance for the year. I can't wait to see these plants become more mature as they fill out.
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Tiffany Trapp
Riley was the best! The ladies in the office were very polite and helpful. The crew was AMAZING! We just bought a house and had LOTS of weeds and brush we wanted to be removed. We also had some overgrown trees hanging on our shed. Dempster Brothers crew got the job done! It took about 1.5 days to complete the project. (there was a lot to do) We are beyond pleased with the services provided. I highly recommend Dempster Brothers and sure we will be using them again in the future!
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Hannah Smith
Dempster Brothers performed a yard cleanup for me and I am thrilled with the results. They were very responsive to my inquiries and let me know exactly when I could expect them to arrive at my property. My yard looks better than it has in years. I will use them in the future for all my lawn and landscaping needs.
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Amy Rasch
Amazing job! From the free estimate to the yard clean up and landscaping, Dempster Brothers exceeded expectations. I would highly recommend them for any property maintenance or landscaping job you may have. Their crew was at work in my neighborhood and I was so impressed I called the same day for an estimate. I’m so glad I did. Our yard has never looked better!!
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John Montgomery
Dempster Brothers have been doing our lawn maintenance since we opened our new location in 2019. They never disappoint, they are always responsive and available to help with anything we have asked of them. I would highly recommend them for any of the services they offer.
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Bryn Todd
Amazing company! After going through several other yard maintenance companies, we finally found someone who delivers on their promises and keeps our yard looking pristine! Highly recommend!
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Keli Kramer
Riley and his crew are the best. He is super knowledgeable about what will flourish in shade or sun. They have made our yard beautiful!
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John Crockett
Riley Dempster is always good to work with and his team of workers are the best. They are eager to please and work diligently until the job is done. Miguel and the others do a terrific job trimming the shrubbery.
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J Brownfield
They brought my jungle of a yard under control and have maintained it beautifully, and at a very reasonable rate. I’m very happy with the Dempster Brothers lawn care service.
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Eric Ruckart
The team from Dempster arrived ahead of schedule and were able to complete the work we discussed in half the time I had expected. The yard looks great and I could not be happier with their work!
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Wendy Jacobs
We’ve been working with Dempster brothers now for a few years. They do great work and are super responsive!
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Susan Waddle
Our HOA has been using Dempster Brothers for lawn mowing/maintenance for a year now. They have been easy to work with, professional, flexible, show up when they say they will, and work at a reasonable price. They performed mulching and yard cleanup on their most recent visit. Additional work was requested by residents on the spur of the moment and the crew took care of it without a second thought. The residents are really happy with the service and the neighborhood looks great. Couldn’t be happier with this company and I highly recommend them.
Any Questions
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We are fully invested in making our clients happy. If you have any questions, reach out and contact our team. One of our professionals will be happy to help in any way they can as quickly as they can.
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