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WHY, WHEN AND HOW TO FERTILIZE.
FERTILIZING
WHY fertilize?
Fertilizer is designed to feed your lawn with the nutrients
it needs. These nutrients are Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and
Potassium (N, P, K). When fertilizer is applied properly,
your lawn will look better and be healthier than before.
WHAT type of fertilizer should I use?
Fertilizers are available in different varieties, with different
amounts of active ingredients. Ingredients are always listed
in the N-P-K order. Fertilizer with a high N number such as
12-8-4 should be used for lush plants. To strengthen the
root system, choose a high P number, such as 5-10-5. A
good all-around fertilizer would be 10-10-10.
WHEN should I fertilize?
Late summer and early fall are the best times of year to
fertilize your lawn.
Fertilizing during the summer gives your lawn the
strength to thrive during its main growing season. A
well-fed lawn will be better equipped to handle extreme
weather conditions and pests.
Fertilizing in the fall gives your lawn a boost for the
winter and will help it in the early spring.
We don’t recommend fertilizing your lawn in the spring
because the extra nitrogen can cause a growth spurt
that is actually bad for the lawn. If you must fertilize in
the spring, choose a low nitrogen fertilizer.
HOW do I apply fertilizer?
Start at the edges of your lawn rst. For a square or
rectangular lawn, make two passes at opposite ends of
the lawn; for an irregular or circular lawn, make two
passes around the perimeter. Then move back and
forth in straight lines between the edges, making sure
to turn the spreader off when turning around. With a
drop spreader, overlap the path of the wheel to avoid
striping.
After fertilizing, water the lawn thoroughly. You want
to wash the nutrients off the leaves and into the soil.
HOW MUCH fertilizer should I use?
Refer to the instruction on your fertilizer bag.
You’ll need to know the size of your lawn to determine how much product
you need. It also helps when choosing lawn equipment.
• For a rectangular or square lawn, simply multiply the length times the
width for total square feet.
• If your lawn is a triangle, multiply the length of the base times the
height, and divide that number by 2.
• If your lawn is circular (or close), measure the distance from the
center of the lawn to the edge. This is the radius. Multiply that number
by itself (r²), and then multiply by pi (3.14).
• If your lawn is irregular, you can break it up into smaller areas,
gure those sizes and then add them up.
• Convert square footage to acreage by dividing your total area by 43,560,
the number of square feet in a single acre.
HOW TO MEASURE THE SIZE OF YOUR LAWN
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