Do you dream of a picturesque yard with an abundant amount of plants and lush green grass, but are stumped when it comes to picking out a lawn fertilizer?
You’re not alone.
Keeping your yard looking picture-perfect can feel like a burden sometimes, but not when you properly fertilize.
Now, not all fertilizers are the same, and there is no one-size-fits-all in terms of lawn fertilizer. In fact, the selection of lawn fertilizers can be quite intimidating when you go to make your purchase.
Luckily, we are here to make purchasing lawn fertilizer as easy as possible.
What is Lawn Fertilizer?
Yes, fertilizer makes your grass grow, but what exactly is it? Fertilizer is made up of three nutrient components, which can be found on the front packaging of any fertilizer product in the following order.
1. Nitrogen promotes the lush green color of grass and rapid growth.
2. Phosphorous promotes floral growth and a strong root system.
3. Potassium promotes drought resistant and prevents any plant diseases.
To learn more about what fertilizer is and how it benefits your grass, click here.
Choosing a Lawn Fertilizer
Now you know what fertilizer is made of, but you may be wondering where to go from here. There are many ways to determine what kind of fertilizer you want to use.
Based on pH Levels
To start off, take a sample of your soil to determine the ph level. This is important because if your pH level is off, it will affect the ability of the grass to absorb the nutrients.
Any soil below the pH level of 5.5 needs a lime fertilizer, and any soil below 7.0 needs gardener’s sulfur fertilizer.
Based on Location
The state that you live in determines the type of climate that is affecting your lawn. If you live in a cooler, northeastern state, you want to purchase a slow-release, organic fertilizer, and you want to fertilize your lawn around St. Patrick’s Day.
If you live in a warmer southern, central or western state, your grass is going to need a little more attention due to the harsher climate. Look for a high-nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers, and you want to fertilize your lawn around Easter.
Types of Lawn Fertilizer
There are three types of fertilizer you can find at the store. The question is, which one should you buy for your lawn?
Organic Fertilizers
These can be purchased at the store or even made at home with compost. This makes them all-natural, and they slowly release into the soil as it breaks down over time.
Granular Fertilizers
These allow you to control exactly when your lawn is fed with their wide selection of time-release formulas. This fertilizer can come in handy when you are looking to fine-tune your lawn fertility. Plus, it is cheaper when it is bought in bulk.
Water Soluble Fertilizers
These are ammonium-based, which means it is quickly absorbed into the grass. Water soluble fertilizers yield fast results in both growth and color. This is where your backpack and push sprayers will come into play.
What Lawn Fertilizer Will You Choose?
Now that you know a little more about what fertilizer you are looking for, you can get started on that lush lawn you have been longing for. Contact us today so we can help you make that first step.
