4 Tips For Fertilizing Your Lawn In Andover

The truth is that your lawn does not naturally grow lush and stunning. Don’t get us wrong: it will grow naturally. If left to its own resources and way of growth, it will become patchy and weedy! If you want rich, healthy turf with a deep green color, you’ll have to put in some effort. And fertilizing your lawn properly is one of the most crucial things you can do to attain that ‘dreamy’ lawn.    

Fertilizing the lawn on a regular basis is critical for its health and attractiveness. Fertilizer is an important part of creating and maintaining a green lawn. However, there are a few fertilizing measures you undertake to build a lush, healthy lawn that is less prone to weeds and disease. With these 4 lawn fertilization tips, you can have the lawn you’ve always wanted!        

Tip 1: Use the Right Spreader and Appropriate Tools

If you’re planning to fertilize, you’ll need the appropriate spreader to get the desired results. Experts recommend using a rotary or broadcast spreader to achieve the best results. This is especially beneficial if you’re fertilizing a broad area.    

• Before filling the hopper, double-check that it is closed.
• Fill it over a tarp to prevent fertilizer spillage.
• First, apply around the lawn’s perimeter.   
• Make a design on the lawn by going back and forth.
• To guarantee complete coverage, overlap slightly.

There are numerous fertilizer spreaders on the market. Depending on the size and health of your lawn, you can choose the appropriate one. If you’re using another form of the spreader, the same guidelines apply.     

Tip 2: Choose the Appropriate Fertilizer and Apply it at the Right Rate

There are numerous fertilizer options available for a lawn. Look for ones that have nitrogen that releases slowly. This information should be printed on the bag’s label. Generally, a slower release is preferable. This helps to evenly feed the grass, reduces growth flushes that can make mowing challenging, and reduces the risk of nutrients leaving your lawn prematurely.

Read the label over the fertilizer packet to know the rates at which you need to apply the fertilizer. Importantly, follow the instructions for applying fertilizer. Furthermore, applying more fertilizer than the plants can use increases the risk of harmful environmental consequences. Excess herbicides in “weed and feed” products might harm your grass and potentially other plants in your yard. In contrast, too little fertilizer will not offer your grass the nutrients it requires to thrive. The appropriate amount of fertilizer and irrigation will keep your lawn healthy and ready to fight weeds, insects, and diseases.

Tip 3. Apply the Fertilizer at the Right Spots for Maximum Effectiveness

Keep as much fertilizer as possible on your lawn. Fertilizer is commonly found on driveways, pathways, sidewalks, and even city roadways. This fertilizer can be swept up and placed back in the bag, or it can be swept or blown back into your lawn. Fertilizer that sticks to hard surfaces can wash into streams or other bodies of water, as well as storm drains that lead to the same locations. Keep fertilizer where it belongs to protect the water. It’s fine to fertilize your shrubs and other plants at the same time as your lawn if your fertilizer doesn’t contain herbicides or insects.

Tip 4. Fertilize at the Right Time

Fertilizing the lawns at the right time of the season is crucial. Because fertilization is best done right before a grass enters its optimum development phase, the type of grass you have will determine how often you need to fertilize. The best time to fertilize the lawn is in the early summers or late spring. Apply the second round of fertilizer in the late summers. When it’s dormant, you should never fertilize it.

Fertilizing cool-season grasses in the early fall is the best option. This grass can possibly get by with one fertilizer application per year. Applying fertilizer in the fall ensures that it will bloom in the spring when the temperature warms up, so do it in October or November.

T&B Landscape and Irrigation can provide you with the best fertilizing solutions for your lawn. We can easily complete fertilization and other lawn care tasks with the right fertilizing practices. Contact us today for more information!