Lawn Fertilization Tips

Mowing
As soon as the grass needs cutting, mow it. If you allow the grass to tall before mowing, you run the risk of stressing the plants and encouraging diseases. Don't forget to Sharpen you Mower Blades.

Fertilizing
Early spring fertilizer should be avoided. Early spring fertilizer will green up the lawn at the expense of root growth. Cool spring temperatures favor root growth more than shoot growth, which creates a denser and deeper root system for the turf. Deeper and denser means a better chance of survival for the summer. If you must fertilize in early spring, apply fertilizer at 1/4 the rate. A low rate of fertilizer will be enough to green up the turf but not over-stimulate the shoot growth. A full application could be applied in the middle of May IF you intend to water the lawn throughout the summer. Slow release fertilizers need less moisture and seldom burn turf.

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