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Seasonal Lawn Fertilization Tips

 

Spring, Summer

* Obtain a soil test to determine the grade and amount of fertilizer to use.

* Apply no more than 1 pound fast-release nitrogen per 1,000 square feet in a single application.

* Fertilize warm-season lawns from early spring until late summer.

* Most lawns need an average of 1 inch of water weekly for healthy growth.

Fall
* Cool-season lawns should receive most of their yearly fertilizer in the early fall. This will establish deep roots and help crowd out weeds in the spring.

* Use slow-release nitrogen whenever possible, especially on sandy soils.

Winter

* Wait until warm-season grass becomes dormant before fertilizing areas overseeded for winter color.

In General

* Use only the amount called for, based on your lawn's square footage.

 

* For quicker application and to avoid a striped fertilizer pattern in the grass, use a rotary spreader, which applies fertilizer more evenly.

* Spread the fertilizer in two directions for each application.

* Apply fertilizer to dry grass, and water well immediately afterward.

* Sweep up any fertilizer spilled on paved areas and save for later use.

* Don't use leftover lawn fertilizer on trees, shrubs, annuals, or perennials. Too much nitrogen on these plants stimulates stem and leaf growth and decreases flower and fruit production.

Courtesy Yardcare.com

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