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Have you ever wanted to start mending your lawn but feel overload with too much information? Dreaded by many homeowners, this task as keeping grass healthy and beautiful involves several factors. But fear not, knowing the most basic tips can surely make a big difference on your journey to a greener lawn.
A greener lawn is not only a beauty but also add value to your property. Invest in a healthy lawn and you’ll get more than the aesthetic advantages.
First off, understand that fertilizing does not only affect how your plants grow or how it looks like but also adds on the frequency of checking your garden. Nitrogen is the most important ingredient brought about by fertilizers, and every type of grass needs a specific amount of it.
If you’re dealing with a dead lawn wherein even grass has a difficult time to grow, then there must be something off with the soil itself. Think of this process as a doctor’s checkup for your lawn. Collect soil samples by hand, get at least 10 randomly pulled soil samples from different parts of your lawn, of 3 to 4 inches in depth. Remember to focus on the soil composition itself and take off any root or debris gathered. Mix the collected samples together and send about a cup of this to the testing center.
If on the other hand things are growing, but just not well enough, then maybe your soil just needs a little bit of added nutrients. To start, get ready with your gloves and grass cutter and work your way through.
Neatly mow the grass so that the fertilizer will easily seep through the soil and not just be blown away. To do this, your blades should be sharpened and it is better to use a corded electric lawn mower because it saves much of time and can spread the fertilizer thoroughly as well.
Natural grass clippings are rich in Nitrogen, which is mostly needed for better plant growth. Best of all, you don’t have to do much. Just leave them behind, and watch them do their magic.
After the trimming, allow your sprinklers to go crazy during this time. Allow the soil to soak up all the water it can, this is a crucial step to prepare for the incoming nutrients from the fertilizer. Water and fertilizer is the combination that will result in a healthy plant growth. If there are some edges which can’t be reached by the sprinklers, then get a hose or a bucket filled with water and make sure to wet all of it.
Take your lawn area and determine how many bags you’ll need to spread the fertilizer in two passes. If your soil test results have been released, check which minerals should you be adding to your soil and focus on those when buying fertilizer. Nitrogen, phosphate, and potassium are the usual nutrients you’ll be seeking.
Fertilizing the lawn is best done when the soil is damp, but not soaked. This process is done best when there is still early morning dew lingering on the vegetation, or after a light drizzle. Check the weather forecast before actually putting in the fertilizer as rain can easily wash off the formula and render the whole process useless.
Get a drop spreader, broadcast spreader, or a battery-powered spreader and fill it with your chosen fertilizer. These tools make the distribution process faster, easier, and equal to all areas passed by.
For small lawns or gardens that have sloping soil, a handheld spreader is always the best option. This equipment makes it easy to reach the areas inaccessible to traditional push lawn spreaders.
To effectively cover the whole area, the second passing should be done in a perpendicular direction from the first spreading. Make sure to cover all the nooks and crannies and go back for a second passing to ensure the even distribution.
After the fertilizer has been evenly spread out, make sure to lightly water your lawn. This part is important as it dissolves the fertilizer, allowing it to blend into the soil. Too much water can wash out the application, so keep an eye on it and water just enough to replenish the lawn’s dryness.
Besides, it is not a good time to apply fertilizers during drought or when there is little moisture present. This will only result in the nutrients not being absorbed and a waste of money.
Having the grass trimmed is still the cheapest and most natural way of fertilizing your soil. Regularly schedule your maintenance as clippings also play an important part in fertilization. Make sure to water the lawn at least every other day, but at the same time adjusting it whenever rain is present.
You do not want to drown your lawn, just keep it breathing with suffice moisture and water content. Remember that all the process will be useless if maintenance is not done regularly.
I hope you enjoy this article on how to fertilize your lawn. These steps are fairly easy, so there is really no reason to hold off the project any longer. Just remember to regularly maintain it and follow the steps on applying and in no time you’ll have a lush and vibrant green lawn.
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