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A Guide to Fertilizing Your Lawn

Fertilizing your lawn is simpler than it seems. It requires using the correct fertilizer in the right amount, ideally before rainfall or you water your lawn. Keep reading to find out how!

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Fertilizer spreader

Tools/Materials Needed:

  • Fertilizer
  • Spreader
  • Measuring Tape
  • Scale

Steps

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Measure Your Lawn:

Calculate the total square footage to determine how much fertilizer you’ll need.

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Weigh the Fertilizer:

Use a scale to measure the right amount of fertilizer according to the guidelines provided.

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Begin Application:

Set your spreader to a low-medium setting and evenly spread half the fertilizer over the lawn.

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Second Pass:

Apply the second half of the fertilizer by making another pass over the lawn in a perpendicular direction (hatch pattern).

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Remember These Points to Get the Best Results:

  • Regular Application: Apply fertilizer every 6 to 8 weeks during the spring, summer, and fall to help your lawn grow thick and healthy, which naturally suppresses weeds.
  • Seasonal Products: Use season-specific fertilizers to maximize the health of your lawn (refer to the accompanying chart for guidance).
  • Proper Techniques: Use a handheld or push spreader for application, adhering to the specified rates (see the chart below).
  • Water Activation: Since fertilizer needs water to dissolve, it’s best applied just before it rains or before you water your lawn.

View the chart below to find the turf fertilizer that matches your needs:

Season Recommended Fertilizer Application Rate Bag Size & Coverage
Early Spring 30-5-5 Grass Grower 5 pounds per 1,000 square feet 10KG – 4,400 square feet
25KG – 11,000 square feet
Spring 21-7-7 Weed Choker 5 pounds per 1,000 square feet 10KG – 4,400 square feet
25KG – 11,000 square feet
Summer 16-8-8 Maintenance 7 pounds per 1,000 square feet 25KG – 7,800 square feet
Fall 21-7-7 Weed Choker 5 pounds per 1,000 square feet 10KG – 4,400 square feet
25KG – 11,000 square feet
Late Fall 30-5-5 Grass Grower 5 pounds per 1,000 square feet 10KG – 4,400 square feet
25KG – 11,000 square feet
New Seed Starter 5-20-20 New Seed Starter 5 pounds per 1,000 square feet 10KG – 4,400 square feet
25KG – 11,000 square feet

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