How to fertilize yourlawn properly

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How to fertilize your lawn properly

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Why do you need to fertilize your lawn?
A healthy and fast growing lawn needs a lot of
energy and nutrition. The soil does provide some
of it but soil and water alone cannot provide all
the nutrients. So we need fertilizers for extra
nutrition and healthy growth of a lawn. Since
every lawn is different with different climatic
conditions, soil type and grass, landscaping
companies have different types of fertilizers to
fulfill the needs of every type of lawn.

• Fertilizers help your lawn stay healthy by
• Providing the right amount of all the nutrients
• Promoting the growth of new leaves and root
• Aiding recovery from foot traffic and pest damage
• Controlling and reducing weeds

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How do you choose the right fertilizer?

• While selecting the fertilizer for your lawn, you
  should focus on the following
• Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium are the main
  ingredients of a fertilizer. The 20-5-10 mixture
  is a good basic mix for spring.
• A slow-release fertilizer with the right amount
  of nitrogen is considered better. It breaks down
  the nutrients over a longer period of time,
  giving you a longer gap between applications.
• The type of grass, season and its growing period.
• The pH of the soil. Sometimes the regular mix of
  20-5-10 may not be the best option due to pH
  imbalances in the lawn soil.

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Steps for the proper application of fertilizers
Fertilizing warm season grass a.Start
fertilizing when the grass turns green in
Spring. b.The growing season of this grass is
late Spring and Summer when the temperature is
between 80 to 95 Fahrenheit, although they also
grow outside of this range. c.Use either slow or
quick-release fertilizer, but schedule
fertilization accordingly so the fertilizer is
used before the onset of severe heat. d.Begin
fertilizing again after the intense heat of the
Summer has subsided. e.Fertilizing too much is
not a good thing. Design a schedule for
fertilization. f.Always follow the lawn care
companys instructions when fertilizing your lawn
to avoid damage.
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Fertilizing cool season grass
a.Fertilize heavily in the Fall and lightly in
the early spring. b.The growing season of this
grass is during the cool months of Spring and
fall when the temperature is between 60 to 70
Fahrenheit. c.Fertilize when the intense heat has
subsided, but well before the onset of severe
cold weather. d.Since fall is the favorite time
of year for cool season grasses, you may choose
to apply a special winterizer fertilizer for the
fall application. These fertilizers are
specially-formulated to help protect the grass
during the Winter months. e.In the Spring, begin
fertilizing early. You may use either slow or
quick-release but schedule fertilization
accordingly so the fertilizer used before the
onset of the hot Summer when cool-season grasses
often go dormant. f.Fertilizing too much is not a
good thing. Create a schedule for fertilization.
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• Spraying liquid fertilize                         
                                                    
    
• Fill the sprayer canister with liquid fertilizer
  and carefully attach the canister unit to the end
  of your garden hose.
• Move at a steady pace to cover the entire lawn
  evenly.
• Spray from side to side.
• Do not apply other chemicals, such as herbicides
  or insecticides, at the same time as the
  fertilizer.
• Buy fertilizers only enough for the season.
  Leftover fertilizer does not store very well.
• Spreading granular fertilizer
• Make sure the spreader and the fertilizer is dry.
• Set the rate-of-flow lever according to the
  setting listed on the fertilizer bag. If youre
  unsure either contact a lawn care company or
  apply less rather than more.
• Wear gloves and a dust mask and keep the
  fertilizer away from your eyes and skin.
• For complete coverage, cut the recommended
  application rate in half and apply evenly in a
  criss-cross manner.
• Clean the spreader thoroughly after use.
• Clean up any excess fertilizer from sidewalks and
  driveways.

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The most important thing you can do for your lawn
is to feed it well. A well-fed lawn is healthier,
which means it has a better root system and
resistance to combat heat, cold, drought, mowing,
foot traffic and other stresses. Tender Care
Lawn Service is a family owned landscaping
company established in 2004 in Sulphur, LA. Our
land care services include lawn care, power
washing, mosquito spraying, miniexcavator work,
fertilization and weed control, sprinkler system
programming and repair, shrub and hedge trimming,
and landscape maintenance. Contact Us today to
schedule an appointment.
For more information call 337-313-3002 2315
Gaylynn Dr. Sulphur, LA 70665,Fax [phone]