Even if you haven’t done a ton of lawn work yourself, you’ve likely heard about the importance of fertilization. Fertilizing ensures lawns get the nutrients they need for healthy growth. However, there’s a right and wrong way to go about it. Sticking with best practices will help you get the best results for your money and your lawn.

Do:

Use a slow-release fertilizer. 

Just as your body may become overloaded or ill if you take in too many nutrients at once, the same thing happens with your lawn. When you’re applying fertilizer, try a formula that releases slowly. It ensures you don’t have to apply multiple treatments, while also allowing the ground and grass to absorb the fertilizer steadily over time.

Consider aerating your lawn.

When soil is tightly packed, it’s hard for plants to get the air, water, and fertilizer they need to grow. Aeration is a technique that pokes small holes into a lawn to create the necessary space for nutrient and fertilizer absorption.

Don’t:

Apply fertilizer before a heavy rain.

Too much water can wash away fertilizer before your lawn has a chance to absorb it fully. When you’re about to apply fertilizer, pick a day when it isn’t supposed to rain heavily for two or three days. In addition, don’t apply fertilizer to a lawn that is brown from drought. Dry lawns lack absorption capabilities.

Let excess fertilizer wash into water sources.

Clean up excess fertilizer to keep it from washing down gutters and into rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds. Its high nitrogen and phosphorus content may lead to excessive algae growth and harm marine life as well as any human or animal that consumes the water.

When you need a lawn fertilization expert to help make your grass look  greener, choose Going Green Lawn Services LLC in Fenton, MO. For over 10 years, these state-licensed and -certified specialists have been providing fertilizer, aeration, mowing, and more to residents in and around the St. Louis Metro area. They’re committed to customer satisfaction and match prices to make sure you get the best value for your money. To get started, call (636) 388-2883, or visit them online to learn more about their fertilization services.