What's Inside The Elite Lawn Care Program?
A Treatment By Treatment Breakdown
Elite Lawn Care • May 2026 • Siloam Springs, AR & Oklahoma City, OK
The Short Answer
The Elite Lawn Care program for Oklahoma and Arkansas properties typically includes 6 to 8 visits across the growing season, each with a specific job. Early spring brings pre-emergent and the first round of fertilization. Late spring adds broadleaf weed control. Summer applications focus on maintenance fertility and disease prevention. Fall brings root-building fertilization plus aeration and overseeding for cool-season lawns. Winter visits address pre-emergent and dormant feeding. Every visit includes a property walk, a custom application based on what we observe, and a written summary so you know exactly what was done.
As a veteran-owned company, we believe customers should know exactly what they are paying for. Here is the honest visit-by-visit breakdown for Oklahoma City, Norman, Edmond, Siloam Springs, and Northwest Arkansas. The exact mix varies based on grass type, property conditions, and your specific concerns, but this gives you the framework.
Early Season Visits
Visit 1: Late Winter / Early Spring Pre-Emergent
The season starts before crabgrass germinates. We apply the first round of pre-emergent herbicide when soil temperatures begin warming but before they cross 55 degrees — typically late February through early March. This visit also includes a light fertilization to feed the grass as it wakes from dormancy. Cool-season lawns get more fertility now than warm-season lawns. The walk-through identifies winter damage, snow mold, salt damage along driveways, and any pre-existing issues.
Visit 2: Spring Pre-Emergent Plus Broadleaf Weed Control
About 6 to 8 weeks after the first pre-emergent, we apply a second round to extend protection through spring. We also apply selective broadleaf herbicide to control dandelions, clover, plantain, and other actively growing weeds. Fertilization on this visit targets active growth — Bermuda lawns get their first real feeding as they come out of dormancy, while cool-season lawns get a heavier nitrogen application during their peak spring growing window.
Visit 3: Late Spring Fertilization
By late spring, the lawn is established and growing actively. Bermuda gets a higher nitrogen rate to support summer green-up. Cool-season grasses get a moderate rate — too much nitrogen on fescue heading into summer heat invites disease. Spot weed treatments handle anything that escaped the spring herbicide. We also start watching for early-season disease pressure (brown patch, dollar spot) and apply preventative fungicide on properties with disease history.
Summer Visits
Visit 4: Early Summer Maintenance
The summer maintenance visit balances fertility with grass-type tolerance. We slow the nitrogen rate to avoid pushing fescue into disease territory while keeping Bermuda fed. Iron applications can boost color without driving excessive top growth. Fungicide is more aggressive on this visit if conditions favor disease. Insect monitoring also begins — chinch bugs and certain other pests start showing up in early summer.
Visit 5: Mid-Summer Spot Work
Mid-summer is when we shift from broad applications to targeted spot work. We focus on disease treatment (active brown patch, take-all, or other issues we see), insect treatment (chinch bug, sod webworm, or grub pressure), spot weed treatment for stubborn perennial weeds, and iron and minor nutrient corrections based on observed deficiencies. The grass is under stress in mid-summer and our job is to keep it healthy without adding to that stress.
Visit 6: Late Summer Recovery
As temperatures start dropping into the upper 80s and night temperatures cool, the lawn enters recovery mode. This visit includes a moderate fertilization to support recovery, plus grub control timing if grub pressure is present. For cool-season lawns, this is the lead-in to aeration and overseeding. For Bermuda, this visit sets up the lawn to enter dormancy in good shape.
Fall & Winter Visits
Visit 7: Fall Aeration & Overseeding / Fall Fertilization
One of the most valuable visits of the year. For cool-season fescue lawns, we aerate and overseed in early fall, taking advantage of open soil to establish new seed before winter. The fall fertilization is heavy on nitrogen because cool-season grasses use it for root development through fall and winter. For Bermuda lawns, this visit focuses on root-building fertilization — the fertility stored in roots and rhizomes now drives stronger spring green-up next year.
Visit 8: Winter Pre-Emergent And Dormant Feeding
The final visit applies pre-emergent for winter weeds (poa annua, henbit, chickweed) and a final fertilization to set up the lawn for winter. Cool-season grasses get a lighter rate to avoid pushing tender growth into freezing conditions. Bermuda gets a low-nitrogen, higher-potassium application that helps with winter hardiness without forcing growth.
What Every Visit Includes
On-Site Assessment
We arrive within the scheduled window and walk the property to assess current conditions before applying anything.
Custom Applications
We apply treatments tailored to what we observe — not just a fixed recipe. Every property is different and we treat it that way.
Written Post-Visit Summary
Everything is documented in a written summary so you know exactly what was done and what to watch for next.
Ongoing Communication
We respond to questions between visits. We come back for spot retreats at no charge if a treatment does not hold. We tell you the truth even when it is not what you want to hear.
What Is Not Included
To be honest about boundaries: the standard program does not include mowing, edging, or trimming — those are separate services if you want them bundled. It does not include sodding or major lawn renovation; those are separate projects. It does not automatically include irrigation services, though we can recommend partners.
The program is focused on turf health: fertilization, weed control, disease prevention, and pest management. Major hardscape work or landscaping is not part of the package.
Ready To See What Your Lawn Needs?
We are glad to come walk your property in Oklahoma City, Norman, Edmond, Siloam Springs, or Northwest Arkansas. We will recommend the right number of visits, the specific treatments your lawn needs, and a transparent price. Reach out anytime and we will set it up.
