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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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)

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.

Reviews

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Gail Kennedy
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We started with Creekside for our mowing service for one of our commercial buildings. We have been very happy with them and they are responsive to any questions or concerns that we might have. I recommend them. We now use them for fertilizing and mowing not only for our two commercial properties but also our home. I would definitely recommend them.
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Ann Clark
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Very thorough, very courteous, came out to visit us before the first time they made their first application so they could actually see the property and know what and where the applications were to be made. They blew off the walks and driveway, any time we had questions the workers would stop and explain, then make sure we had no more question before resuming the application. Any time we want to communicate with the company we can call and talk to an actual person instead of a phone tree of recorded responses.
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Andrew Saulnier
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Always on time and they do a great job. Way easier than fertilizing myself.
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Kathy Welter
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Top notch!!!
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Terrie Frieden
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Highly recommend Creekside Turf for all your lawn care needs. They always know exactly what my lawn need to keep it looking great!
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Rick Erickson
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Great service! Always available to answer questions and provide solutions with regard to lawn or landscaping. Their entire staff is excellent!
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Kent Sodawasser
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Creekside turf has done a terrific job restoring our lawn to a neighborhood showcase. Devin takes the time to listen to any concerns and customizes the lawn care based on the customer request using only the best products and application practices. Creekside also times the application of products based on weather forecasts so that products activate to their fullest potential.
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Stephen Erceg
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Great service always answers my questions
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Ben Gander
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Great team of professionals and my yard looks great!
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Frank Easton
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We have been using Creekside Turf Management and are very happy with their service and the results of their work.