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LOCAL CARE, CLEAR PURPOSE

About DeSoto Turf

DeSoto Turf, is locally operated and was originally founded by the Pettigrew family. We provide weed control and fertilization, lawn aeration, and flower bed pre-emergent treatments for established lawns and maintained landscapes.  We also provide pest control services.

Our work is built on a straightforward idea: understand the problem, choose the right service, and tell the customer what to expect next.

BUILT AROUND BETTER CARE

Dependable Weed Control and Fertilization

DeSoto Turf provided dependable weed control and fertilization backed by a clear treatment schedule. The company has since added core aeration and flower bed pre-emergent service to address other common homeowner requests.

We remain focused on the services we know. Instead of presenting every lawn concern as the same problem, we look at the turf, weeds, soil, and landscape beds before recommending a course of action.

Customers should know what we apply, why we recommended the service, and what they may need to do after the service, clear communication and customer satisfaction is our goal.

What DeSoto Turf Does

Our services address three areas that affect a property’s condition and appearance: weeds and lawn nutrition, compacted soil, and weed growth in flower beds.

CARE THROUGH THE YEAR

Our Eight-Treatment Lawn Care Program

Lawn conditions change with the season. DeSoto Turf’s weed control and fertilization program includes eight scheduled treatments, each with a specific job.

Treatment One: January 1 to February 28

We apply the first portion of spring pre-emergent to help prevent crabgrass and treat visible winter weeds. Rainfall or irrigation activates the product.

Treatment Two: March 1 to April 15

The second pre-emergent application extends crabgrass prevention. We also address breakthrough weeds such as henbit, dandelions, annual bluegrass, and other winter growth.

Treatment Three: April 15 to May 31

As warm-season grass begins active growth, we apply fertilizer to support color and development. We spot-treat visible weeds and note spring lawn concerns.

Treatment Four: June 1 to July 15

Granular fertilizer supports summer growth and consistent color. We also target weeds such as nutsedge, dallisgrass, Virginia buttonweed, and spurge when they are present.

Treatment Five: July 15 to August 31

A balanced fertilizer with potassium supports root development without causing excessive summer growth. Added iron helps maintain color, and visible weeds are treated.

Treatment Six: September 1 to October 15

Fall pre-emergent helps prevent annual bluegrass, while additional treatments address weeds such as sedge and spurge that have appeared in the lawn.

Treatment Seven: October 15 to November 20

Pre-emergent targets early spring broadleaf weeds. Post-emergent treatment addresses visible weeds and annual bluegrass that has germinated since the previous visit.

Treatment Eight: November 20 to December 31

Granular lime helps move soil pH toward a range where the lawn can use nutrients more effectively. We spot-treat remaining visible weeds before the yearly program begins again.

THE SERVICE MUST FIT

We Look at the Problem Before the Product

A brown or thin area does not always need fertilizer. The cause could be compacted soil, low light, drought, poor drainage, mowing damage, or another condition outside the treatment program.

The same applies to weeds. Pre-emergent can prevent certain weeds from germinating, but it cannot remove established perennial weeds. Aeration can relieve compaction, but it does not correct poor irrigation or deep shade.

We consider:

  • The type and condition of the grass
  • Weeds currently growing
  • Soil firmness and surface conditions
  • Water movement and visible moisture
  • Sun and shade
  • Recent lawn work
  • Flower bed mulch and weed growth
  • The service history of the property

When another condition needs attention first, we explain it. Adding a treatment that doesn’t match the problem doesn’t help the lawn or the customer.

MORE THAN ONE QUICK VISIT

Why Consistent Lawn Care Matters

Weeds don’t all germinate at the same time, and grass doesn’t have the same needs throughout the year. A treatment that makes sense during dormancy may not suit the lawn once it begins active growth.

Scheduled care allows us to adjust the work as conditions change. It also lets us watch for weed breakthroughs, uneven growth, drought stress, and other concerns that become visible between treatments.

A consistent program can support:

  • Better control of seasonal weeds
  • Timely nutritional support
  • Fewer gaps in pre-emergent coverage
  • Earlier recognition of developing concerns
  • Clearer watering and mowing guidance
  • More realistic expectations after each visit

The aim is steady lawn care based on timing, not a one-time application followed by guesswork.

RESULTS NEED HOMEOWNER CARE

What Happens Between Treatments Matters

Professional treatments work alongside routine lawn maintenance. Mowing too short, leaving heavy leaf cover, watering unevenly, or driving equipment across wet ground can affect how the lawn responds.

Depending on the treatment, customers may need to:

  • Allow rainfall or irrigation to activate a product
  • Keep the grass at an appropriate mowing height
  • Avoid scalping during green-up or dormancy
  • Remove or mulch heavy leaf cover
  • Limit traffic across wet soil
  • Leave aeration plugs in place
  • Avoid digging through treated flower bed soil
  • Remove existing weeds from landscape beds

We provide instructions that match the work completed. 

For information about pesticide labels and safe use, visit the  U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

CLEAR FROM THE START

What Customers Can Expect From DeSoto Turf

An Honest Recommendation

We recommend the service that fits the concern. If aeration, weed treatment, or flower bed prevention is not the answer, we say so.

A Defined Treatment Plan

Customers know which service they are receiving and what it is intended to address. Our eight-treatment lawn program follows the turf’s changing needs throughout the year.

Practical Follow-Up

We explain watering, mowing, bed care, and other steps that can affect the result. Treatment-specific homeowner tips provide additional guidance between visits.

Realistic Expectations

We do not promise that every weed will disappear after one application. Results depend on the weed, grass, soil, weather, maintenance, and the property’s starting condition.

Focused Services

DeSoto Turf does not try to make one product solve every problem. Weed control and fertilization, aeration, and flower bed pre-emergent each have a separate job.

Give Us a Call

(662)778-2003

Business Hours

Mon - Fri: 8:00am to 5:00pm CST
Sat - Sun: off

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