I’ll be honest—my lawn was a disaster. Years of neglect turned it into something between a patchy mess and a neighbourhood eyesore. And as someone with zero lawn care experience, I had no idea where to even start. I tried researching how to mix my own fertilizer cocktails… yeah, no thanks. That rabbit hole ended fast.
At one point, I was paying over $300 a year to one of those “professional” lawn care companies. But they kept missing application windows, and honestly, what’s the point of paying for missed dates?
Then, while doom-scrolling social media, I stumbled across Upturf. It immediately stood out—pro-grade, pre-mixed liquid fertilizer in an easy-to-use, pet-safe format. No messy pellets (I’ve got a dog), no guessing games with mixing ratios. Just attach to the hose and spray. Love that.
So I went for it. Ordered the seasonal set just after spring and picked up their grass seed mix and lawn dressing from the big box hardware store while I was at it. I spent an afternoon prepping my lawn—power raking, aerating, basically pretending I knew what I was doing. Then I calculated my lawn size and realized each fertilizer bag could cover it three times (small yard perks).
Two weeks after my first “Wake Up” treatment and regular watering to keep things moist, the grass seed sprouted—and let me tell you, after the first mow, I had that wow moment. Deep green. Full. Healthy. Like my lawn was finally living its best life.
Now, could the prep work have helped? Sure. But I did all that last year too—same power rake, same overseeding—and didn’t get anywhere close to these results. This time? Total game-changer.
At $200 for a single seasonal treatment, it’s a bit of an investment. But if you go for the yearly subscription, it’s a better value, and you get to fertilize on your own schedule—no more depending on missed appointments.
If you’re on the fence: don’t be. Upturf turned this clueless lawn care newbie into someone who actually looks forward to mowing day. It’s simple, effective, and a little really does go a long way.