Some people love to take every extra step possible to make their lawn green and healthy as can be. And then there are some homeowners who prefer to skip those extra steps. Fertilizer is the key to a green healthy lawn. If the casual homeowner skips fertilizing, he will soon realize fertilizer is beneficial.
Why is Fertilizer Beneficial
There are three essential nutrients plants need to grow. Number one is nitrogen which keeps plants green and assists in plant productivity. Number two is phosphorus which helps convert sunlight and other nutrients into food. And number three is potassium often called potash which helps plants use water and resist drought. It grows healthy lawns by promoting green sturdy stems on deep roots.
Organic Versus Chemical Fertilizer
Both have their own benefits and concerns.
- Organic: What is the advantage of using organic fertilizer? Organic fertilizers improve the soil. Organic materials and fertilizers improve the soil texture, allowing it to hold water longer and increase the bacterial and fungal activity in the soil. So, they not only assist your plants, but they also help the soil. The disadvantages of organic fertilizer are that fresh, non-composted manure can damage your plants, because some manure contains harmful amounts of salts. They can also be a source of weed seeds and organic fertilizer takes longer to work.
- Chemical: The chemical fertilizer can be used in poor soil to make it fertile immediately. They add a sufficient amount of nutrients needed by the plant. They contain the three essential nutrients (NPK) needed for plant growth. They are cheaper than organic fertilizers and easy to use. The disadvantages of chemical fertilizers are they provide minerals which dissolve in water and soon after these are available to plants, but they may not remain in the soil for long. They may escape from the soil and pollute ground water, lakes, and rivers. The continuous use of chemical fertilizers has led to degradation of soil health.
Fertilization is key for a healthy, thriving lawn, but it can take a lot of work and expertise. Consider hiring a professional lawn fertilizer service to get a gorgeous, healthy lawn.
A&A’s Lawn Care Program
A 6 application program to control and prevent weeds
Early Spring
This early Spring application includes a fertilizer and pre-emergent herbicide. The fertilizer will promote early Spring green up and add proper nutritional value for the lawn while it is coming out of from winter dormancy. In addition, a pre-emergent herbicide was applied to protect your lawn from crabgrass and grassy weeds.
Late Spring/Early Summer
The late Spring application will provide a Spring fertilizer with bio-nutrients, a post emergent herbicide for broadleaf weed control. This will promote a healthy lawn, an additional pre-emergent herbicide will help to control any crabgrass and weeds that may still come up and control broadleaf weeds.
Early Summer
The early Summer application provides a balanced slow release Summer fertilizer that will help maintain the color of your lawn without pushing growth. This application also contains broadleaf weed control.
Late Summer
The late Summer application contains a Nature Safe organic fertilizer to work organic matter into your soil where it needs it most. This application also provides broadleaf weed control on an as needed basis.
Early Fall
This early Fall fertilizer will help green up the grass and help the lawn to recover from any Summer stress. Also, broadleaf weeds that are present will be controlled.
Late Fall/Winter
This Winter application will thicken your lawn and also encourage new root development.
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