A consistent program of fertilization is essential to keep your lawn green, growing, and looking its best. Regular fertilization will lead to a thicker, healthier lawn that reduces erosion, filters pollutants, provides natural cooling, and cleans the air. Plus, your lawn will be less likely to suffer from weed, insect, and disease problems when it’s fertilized on a regular basis. And perhaps best of all, your lawn will need less water when it gets the nutrients it needs throughout the year.

What is fertilizer anyway?

Fertilizer contains three primary (and many seconday) nutrients: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Nitrogen promotes strong color and top growth, phosphorus stimulates root development, and potassium helps with disease resistance and water retention. For the best results, your lawn should be given these nutrients in evenly spaced threatments throughout the year.

How do lawns use fertilizer?

After fertilizer becomes mixed with the moisture in the soil, it’s absorbed by the plants through hair-like feeder roots. Once inside the plant, nutrients are distributed to the areas where they’re needed and can go to work building new roots, promoting fuller leaf growth, warding off diseases and helping the grass hold water throughout the seasons.

Based on our local history, we know the best fertilizer for your particular needs and we can apply it in the right amounts at the right times of year to ensure beautiful, healthy growth. Call us today for more information on our fertilization program or to schedule your lawn for this very important service.

Click here to download a very informational PDF on fertilization.