Promoting a Beautiful Lawn with Fertilizing Techniques

Published on: May 1, 2015

There is more to maintaining a green, lush lawn than adding water and sunshine. Thick, healthy lawns need specific nutrients that will promote growth of the root system and bring out the vibrant green color in the grass. Fertilizing your lawn can give it the food it needs flourish, but it is important to know what types of fertilizers and when to use them to get the best results.

Lawn Fertilizing Basics

Although there are many lawn fertilizers available at any garden center, finding the right one is not as simple as picking out the most popular brand. Every lawn and soil has different needs, so buying a generic blend may not be the best option for your lawn. To find the right fertilizer, you need to consider:

  • Soil testing. The only way to know what your soil is missing is to test your soil. You can buy soil testing kits from anywhere garden supplies are sold.  Once you know what is missing, you can match your fertilizer to your lawns needs.
  • Fertilizer type. Fertilizers come in liquid, granular, quick and slow release. Determining the best options depends on how often you plan to fertilize and how quickly the nutrients need to be absorbed.
  • Soil temperature. The temperature of your soil can impact your fertilizer. Cooler temperatures require faster absorption while warm soil needs controlled released.

It is all these confusing factors that can make it difficult to find the right fertilizer to give you the healthy, beautiful lawn that you want. To get it right, hire a professional landscaper to take care of your lawn fertilization to get the right nutrients for your lawn.

Posted on behalf of:
Tommy Gun Lawn Care
Alpharetta, GA
770-884-7277

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