Fertilizing & Weed Control In Iowa

Unmatched Weed Control & Fertilizing Services

Fertilizing & Weed Control

Have a question or concern about your lawn? We’d love to hear from you. We offer a FREE consultation and quote.

Creekside Turf Management provides residential and commercial lawn care across Marion, Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha, Mt. Vernon, and surrounding Iowa communities. We’re partnered with D&K Products (a local, family-owned business) to apply top-tier products at rates that make sense for Iowa.

Why fertilizing matters

Most lawns don’t change overnight—expect the best improvements as the program builds round by round, especially after a full season on a consistent plan.
Thicker, greener turf
Seasonal feeding supports steady growth, deep color, and stronger roots.
Fewer weeds over time
Pre-emergent and targeted weed control reduces pressure throughout the season.
Healthier lawn, less stress
Balanced nutrients help turf handle heat, foot traffic, and seasonal swings.

Before & after

Results you can see with consistent timing.
Before fertilizing program
Before
After fertilizing program
After

Compare programs

Choose the level that fits your goals and budget.

Premium

Best possible results with maximum seasonal coverage.

Timed out applications every 6-8 weeks taking care of all of those pesky weeds such as danileions, crabgrass and nutsedge, giving the lawn the maximum dose of nitrogen it needs topped off with a deep core aeration and organic fertilizer to help build soil health in the fall.

  • Pre-emergent (early spring)
  • Grub control + weed control (late spring)
  • Seasonal fertilizer + weed control rounds
  • Core aeration + organic fertilizer (fall)
  • Fall winterizer
Application schedule
Round 1: Early Spring (Pre-Emergent)
Round 2: Late Spring (Grub Control w/ Weed Control)
Round 3: Early Summer (Fertilizer w/ Weed Control)
Round 4: Late Summer (Fertilizer w/ Weed Control)
Round 5: Aeration w/ Organic Fertillizer
Round 6: Fall Winterizer
Get Estimate

Standard

Most Popular
Most popular for a reason—strong results all season.

The Standard package is our most popular program for a reason. Each application gives the lawn the exact nutrients it needs to thrive. From mid March through the end of November, your lawn will look the best in the neighborhood.

  • Pre-emergent (early spring)
  • Grub control + weed control (late spring)
  • Seasonal fertilizer + weed control rounds
  • Fall winterizer
Application schedule
Round 1: Early Spring (Pre-Emergent)
Round 2: Late Spring (Grub Control w/ Weed Control)
Round 3: Early Summer (Fertilizer w/ Weed Control)
Round 4: Late Summer (Fertilizer w/ Weed Control)
Round 5: Fall Winterizer
Get Estimate

Organic-Based

Pet-Friendly
Soil health forward with organic-based feeding.

The Organic-Based package is built around helping preserve the environment and build back the microbial life in the soil.

  • Pre-emergent (early spring)
  • Grub control + weed control (late spring)
  • Organic fertilizer + weed control rounds
  • Fall winterizer
Application schedule
Round 1: Early Spring (Pre-Emergent)
Round 2: Late Spring (Grub Control w/ Weed Control)
Round 3: Early Summer (Organic Fertilizer w/ Weed Control)
Round 4: Late Summer (Organic Fertilizer w/ Weed Control)
Round 5: Fall Winterizer
Get Estimate

Basic

Economical coverage at key timings.

The Basic package gives you the best possible results while staying economical.

  • Pre-emergent (early spring)
  • Grub control + weed control (late spring)
  • Seasonal fertilizer + weed control rounds
Application schedule
Round 1: Early Spring (Pre-Emergent)
Round 2: Late Spring (Grub Control w/ Weed Control)
Round 3: Late Summer (Fertilizer w/ Weed Control)
Get Estimate

Premium

Best possible results with maximum seasonal coverage.

Timed out applications every 6-8 weeks taking care of all of those pesky weeds such as danileions, crabgrass and nutsedge, giving the lawn the maximum dose of nitrogen it needs topped off with a deep core aeration and organic fertilizer to help build soil health in the fall.

  • Pre-emergent (early spring)
  • Grub control + weed control (late spring)
  • Seasonal fertilizer + weed control rounds
  • Core aeration + organic fertilizer (fall)
  • Fall winterizer
Application schedule
Round 1: Early Spring (Pre-Emergent)
Round 2: Late Spring (Grub Control w/ Weed Control)
Round 3: Early Summer (Fertilizer w/ Weed Control)
Round 4: Late Summer (Fertilizer w/ Weed Control)
Round 5: Aeration w/ Organic Fertillizer
Round 6: Fall Winterizer
Get Estimate

Standard

Most Popular
Most popular for a reason—strong results all season.

The Standard package is our most popular program for a reason. Each application gives the lawn the exact nutrients it needs to thrive. From mid March through the end of November, your lawn will look the best in the neighborhood.

  • Pre-emergent (early spring)
  • Grub control + weed control (late spring)
  • Seasonal fertilizer + weed control rounds
  • Fall winterizer
Application schedule
Round 1: Early Spring (Pre-Emergent)
Round 2: Late Spring (Grub Control w/ Weed Control)
Round 3: Early Summer (Fertilizer w/ Weed Control)
Round 4: Late Summer (Fertilizer w/ Weed Control)
Round 5: Fall Winterizer
Get Estimate

Organic-Based

Soil health forward with organic-based feeding.

The Organic-Based package is built around helping preserve the environment and build back the microbial life in the soil.

  • Pre-emergent (early spring)
  • Grub control + weed control (late spring)
  • Organic fertilizer + weed control rounds
  • Fall winterizer
Application schedule
Round 1: Early Spring (Pre-Emergent)
Round 2: Late Spring (Grub Control w/ Weed Control)
Round 3: Early Summer (Organic Fertilizer w/ Weed Control)
Round 4: Late Summer (Organic Fertilizer w/ Weed Control)
Round 5: Fall Winterizer
Get Estimate

Basic

Economical coverage at key timings.

The Basic package gives you the best possible results while staying economical.

  • Pre-emergent (early spring)
  • Grub control + weed control (late spring)
  • Seasonal fertilizer + weed control rounds
Application schedule
Round 1: Early Spring (Pre-Emergent)
Round 2: Late Spring (Grub Control w/ Weed Control)
Round 3: Late Summer (Fertilizer w/ Weed Control)
Get Estimate

Starting mid-season?

No problem. Programs can be pro-rated and the application schedule adjusted based on when you start—so you still get the right treatments at the right times.

How it works

Step 1

Tell us about the lawn

Share your address and any problem areas (weeds, thin spots, compaction).

Step 2

Pick a program level

We’ll help you choose based on goals and budget—then confirm pricing and timing.

Step 3

We apply on schedule

Timed seasonal treatments with clear expectations—so the lawn improves round by round.

Add-on services

Included in Premium Core aeration service

Core Aeration

We use deep tine aerators to penetrate the soil and create air flow within the soil. It’s very important to aerate on a yearly basis as it helps soil compaction and disease prevention.

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FAQ

The best results come from a seasonal plan. Early spring focuses on prevention (pre-emergent), summer rounds build color and growth, and fall treatments strengthen roots for winter.

Weed control works best when it’s timed with emergence. Many lawns benefit from multiple targeted applications through late spring, summer, and fall.

Yes—request an estimate and we’ll evaluate the lawn, diagnose trouble spots, and recommend the right program level.

We partner with D&K Products (local, family-owned) and use top-tier materials applied at rates that make sense for Iowa conditions.

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