Junk Removal, Moving & Lawn Care in Peoria & Central Illinois

• Mar–Apr Spring cleanup
• Apr–Nov Mowing season
• May First fertilizer
• Aug–Sep Main fertilizer
• Oct–Nov Leaf cleanup

1. March–April

   Early spring cleanup

   We clear winter debris, leftover leaves, and overgrown beds, then start mowing as soon as the grass is tall enough. Around April 1 is the usual Central Illinois window for a crabgrass preventer, before the soil warms up.

2. May

   Feed and grow

   Mowing is usually weekly as spring growth takes off. Mid-May is the time for the first fertilizer of the year — Extension recommends waiting so roots can develop first.

3. June–August

   Summer mowing

   We keep mowing on a regular schedule and cut the grass a little higher so it holds moisture and crowds out weeds. In a hot, dry stretch the lawn may slow down or go dormant. We ease up rather than stressing it.

4. Mid-August–September

   The main feeding of the year

   Cool-season grass is growing hard again after summer, and this is the most important fertilizer window — August 15 through September 15. If the lawn only gets one feeding a year, it should be this one.

5. October–November

   Fall cleanup and last mows

   We haul leaves and do a thorough fall cleanup so the grass isn’t smothered going into winter. Mowing continues until the lawn is fully dormant, often into mid-November. An optional winterizer can go down about a week after the last cut.

6. December–February

   Winter rest

   The lawn is dormant in winter. Junk removal, cleanouts, and local moving help are still available year-round — call or text anytime.

These windows shift a little with the weather each year. Call or text and we’ll tell you the right time for your yard.