Your lawn is your own outdoor oasis—a place where your kids can play or you can soak up some sunshine. Fertilization is a must if you want to keep your grass looking fresh and green. Here’s what you need to know about fertilization and how it helps maintain a beautiful lawn.

What Are the Advantages of Fertilization?

Fertilizer gives plants valuable nutrients they would otherwise not get enough of from the natural soil. This encourages a deep root network, more dense sprouting, and stronger growth overall. As a result, your lawn will be better protected from parasites, pests, and weeds—all of which are more likely to attack your landscape when the grass is weakened. Healthier plants also look better, giving you that lush, vibrant green carpet you want in front of your doorstep.

How Should Fertilization Be Done?

Grass type is one factor impacting fertilization needs. Cool-season plants like fescue and rye should be treated one to two times in the fall and again in the spring. Warm-season grasses like Bermuda and buffalo benefit from three treatments during active growing periods—early spring, late spring, and late summer.

Your local climate and soil also make a difference. When you buy fertilizer, you will see three numbers on the bag, indicating the percentage of nutrients the mixture contains. For instance “10-10-10” has 10% each of nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium. How much your lawn needs of each nutrient depends on the current soil makeup.

Let Nature Plus Lawn & Irrigation determine your ideal fertilization type and schedule with a soil test—free for all new customers. From their headquarters in Cincinnati, OH, these professionals serve Hamilton, Butler, Warren, and Clermont counties. Thanks to their comprehensive services, they can also combine your fertilization with other necessary services like aeration and grub control. Visit their website to see what their happy customers have to say. To discuss your own lawn care needs, give them a call at (513) 755-9434.