How to Fertilize Your Lawn
Fertilizing your lawn is an annual investment everyone must do to ensure the healthiness of their lawn and lawn grass. Here’s how to fertilize your lawn and keep them green and happy.
When to Fertilize
The time recommended to fertilize your lawn is after a harsh period of time when your lawn grasses have been exposed to pretty extreme situations. This usually means after winter or summer, both which subject your lawn to extreme temperatures.
You should also give your lawn time to recuperate. Wait until a few weeks or two mowings before starting on your lawn fertilizing project.
Choose a Fertilizer
Choose the correct fertilizer that is appropriate for the type of lawn grasses growing on your lawn. There are also different types of fertilizer for each different stage of lawn grass growth, so it’s important to read the fine print and ask your local landscaper on what would work best for your lawn grass.
Remember that starter formula fertilizers are best for lawn grass that haven’t passed the two-year mark since they were planted.
Slow-release fertilizers are what you should use for older lawns or lawns older than two years since they were planted.
Applying Fertilizer
You will need to use a fertilizer spreader at this point. If you have a very large lawn, it’s probably recommended to buy a fertilizer spreader. If not, you can always rent or borrow.
To use the fertilizer spreader, simply follow the instructions on how to load it up. Mix it according to instructions and then add it to the hopper of the spreader. You may then start spreading the fertilizer.
You’ll have to pay special attention when spreading the fertilizer. Don’t rush your job and walk behind the spreader in even paces. Cover or pass one area of land or lawn grass only once, as doing more than that will over-fertilize and kill the lawn grass. If you end up with a bit too much fertilizer, you have the choice of putting it aside or giving it to your neighbor. Don’t insist on using it all up if you’ve used as much as you need.