Start the season using a fertilizer with crabgrass pre-emergent that contains Prodiamine.
You can choose between a higher and lower rate of Prodiamine. Lower Nitrogen means less top growth, and maybe a little less mowing. Less Prodiamine means you can split your step 1 applications over 6 weeks for longer control. The higher rate of Prodiamine can be used if you would like to make only 1 initial treatment to the lawn where crabgrass isn't a big problem.
We stock several formulations of fertilizer which can make even a low maintenance lawn look great. We can tailor a plan just for you.