Mr.Fert

05/06/2026

04/28/2026

🚨 LAWN INVADER OF THE WEEK: HENBIT / PURPLE DEADNETTLE 🚨

You’re seeing that purple popping up all over your lawn right now?
That’s henbit / purple deadnettle—and it’s one of the first w**ds to wake up in Northeast Ohio.

🌱 What it is:
A cool-season annual that started growing last fall and is now in full bloom.

🔍 How to spot it:
• Square stems
• Small purple/pink flowers at the top
• Grows low but spreads quick
• Usually shows up in thin or weak turf

⚠️ Why it matters:
These w**ds don’t just “look bad”…
They steal nutrients, water, and sunlight from your grass and can take over fast if left alone.

💪 How to control it:
• Best treated NOW while it’s actively growing
• Broadleaf w**d control works great
• Thick, healthy lawns are the best defense long-term

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Bottom line:
If your lawn is full of this right now… it’s a sign your turf needs attention.

👉 We’re out every day getting lawns cleaned up, treated, and ready for the season.
Call today and let’s take your lawn back.

04/14/2026

🌱 Lawn Invader of the Week: NUTSEDGE

Most people think this is just fast-growing grass…

It’s not.

This is NUTSEDGE—and it’s one of the toughest w**ds we deal with here in Northeast Ohio.

Fact:
Nutsedge isn’t even technically a grass… it’s a perennial sedge.
That means it comes back year after year and spreads underground through little nut-like tubers.

👉 And here’s the real problem…

Most store-bought w**d killers DON’T TOUCH IT.

So what happens?
You spray your lawn… everything else dies… and this stuff just keeps growing like nothing happened.

Why it’s a problem:
• Grows faster than your lawn (you’ll see it sticking up above everything)
• Thrives in wet, compacted soil
• Spreads underground = small problem turns BIG fast
• Comes back year after year if not treated properly

Mr. Fert Tip 💼:
You need a specialty herbicide designed specifically for nutsedge.
Not your basic w**d control… not your average spray… something targeted.

And timing matters.
The earlier you hit it, the better chance you have at shutting it down before it spreads.

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At the end of the day…
This is one of those w**ds where DIY usually turns into frustration.

📞 If you’re seeing patches popping up, now’s the time to handle it the right way.

Let’s knock it out before it takes over your lawn.

— Mr. Fert 🌱

04/09/2026

Crabgrass.

This one doesn’t ask for permission… it TAKES OVER.

Fact:
One crabgrass plant can produce up to 150,000 seeds in a single season.

Yeah… let that sink in.

That’s how a small patch turns into a full-blown problem next year.

Why it matters:
Once it shows up, it spreads fast and chokes out your good grass.

Mr. Fert Tip:
Pre-emergent in early spring is EVERYTHING.
Miss that window… and you’re playing defense all summer.

📞 Want to stay ahead of it instead of chasing it? Let’s get you dialed in.

04/07/2026

🌱 Fertilizer Tip Tuesday — from Mr. Fert

Pre-emergent is your first line of defense against w**ds… but timing is everything.

👉 It works by stopping w**ds before they break through the soil👉 Once w**ds are visible, it’s already too late for pre-emergent👉 The sweet spot? Soil temps around 50–55° (that’s when crabgrass starts waking up)

Miss the timing… and you’re fighting w**ds all season.Hit it right… and you’re cruising with a clean, thick lawn.

📲 Let Mr. Fert handle the timing for you.

04/06/2026

Monday morning. Coffee in one hand… fertilizer in the other 🌱

Mr. Fert is out early making sure these lawns stay thick, green, and ahead of the game.

You sleep in… we level up your lawn.

📲 Let’s get you on the schedule.

04/05/2026

Happy Easter from all of us at Mr. Fert 🐣🌱

This season is all about fresh starts, new growth, and taking a moment to appreciate what really matters—family, faith, and the little moments that make life special.

While you’re out enjoying the day, just know we’re getting ready behind the scenes to bring your lawns back to life and set the tone for a strong, healthy season ahead.

Wishing you a day filled with sunshine, smiles, and time well spent with the people who mean the most.

— Mr. Fert
A Bedard Brothers Company 🌿💪