Care of sod lawns

Contrary to what many people think, fertilizing the lawn does not mean solely buying fertilizer and then spreading it on the grass. For the best results, fertilizing requires much more attention, like a scientific and systematic approach. Below are a few options for obtaining a high quality lawn with proper fertilization.


The Fertilizing Process

Fertilizing is essential for lawn care as it is the main process undertaken in order to keep the lawn healthy and pest free. Fertilizers consist of nutrients whose main role is to slowly enter the soil, to be absorbed and to protect the grass from its roots. Fertilizers promote healthy grass roots, filling empty spaces and thus, preventing weed from taking root.

Choosing the Right Fertilizer

There are several things you need to consider when choosing the fertilizer to use for your lawn. You need to look at the contents, like nitrogen (for making the grass greener), phosphorus (for roots and seedling) and potassium (for resistance against disease and drought). You also need to look at the fertilizer’s nitrogen release rate, which must be fast in order to achieve a green lawn, but must be kept under control. The best fertilizer is a mix of granules with a good content of nutrients.

The grass type is also important for choosing the right fertilizer. There are different fertilizers for different types of grass. Organic fertilizers and processed fertilizers are also handled differently

The Best Time to Fertilize

The right time for fertilizing the lawn depends on different factors. The type of grass, whether it is a cold season or a warm season type of grass, is one factor. Fertilizers must not be used until the grass has not grown and the process must be avoided during droughts. When spreading the fertilizer, proper watering must be carried out immediately after that. It is recommended to fertilize the lawn twice a year.

For the best results, the fertilizer must be spread with the help of a good equipment. This way, the nutrients will be proportionately spread out on the whole surface. For better absorption, watering is advised after fertilizing.

Fertilizing is an important process for lawn care. In order to have a good looking, green and healthy lawn, you must use fertilizers and apply them properly.

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