Fertilization & Weed Control in Chesterfield, VA
A six-round tall fescue program for a typical Chesterfield lot runs $65-$90 per application.
Typical Chesterfield lot: $95-$120 per application
- Insured providers, verified annually
- VDACS-certified applicators
- One match, one call
- No contracts
Fertilization and weed control in Chesterfield from VDACS-certified applicators. Pre-emergent timing here follows Chesterfield soil temperatures - usually the first week of March - and the heavy feeding goes down in September through November.
Fertilization & Weed Control prices in Chesterfield
| Lawn size | Approx. turf | Per application |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1/4 acre | 4,510 sq ft | $65-$85 x 6 apps |
| 1/4 - 1/2 acre | 10,412 sq ft | $90-$115 x 6 apps |
| 1/2 - 1 acre | 25,562 sq ft | $150-$190 x 6 apps |
| 1 acre + | 40,000 sq ft | $205-$265 x 6 apps |
Ranges are calibrated to Chesterfield County providers and priced from turf area, not lot size. Type your address for your parcel's exact range.
What Chesterfield lawns are like
Piedmont clay, mostly full sun in the newer subdivisions. New-construction lawns in Harpers Mill and the newer sections of FoxCreek were seeded on compacted subsoil and thin out by year two - the fix is core aeration, overseeding and fall feeding, not more water. Older Clover Hill and Deer Run lawns have mature trees and the usual shade issues.
Timing in Chesterfield
The whole program hinges on two windows: pre-emergent must be down before soil temperatures hold 50 F for several days - early March in a normal Chesterfield year, late February in a warm one - and the heavy nitrogen belongs in September, October and November, not spring. Spring feeding pushes top growth that fescue can't sustain in July.
Fertilization & Weed Control in Chesterfield: common questions
What does a fertilization program cost in Chesterfield?
$65-$90 per application for a typical lot here, six applications per year.
Do Chesterfield lawns need lime?
Often. The clay soils around Hampton Park, FoxCreek, Harpers Mill tend to run acidic; your provider can pull a soil sample and add lime in the November round if pH is under 6.0.