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Do you want to have a beautiful lawn that is the envy of all your neighbors? It isn¡¯t that difficult to achieve. Whether you have had sod grass for years, or you are just starting out with a newly planted lawn, one of the most important aspects of maintaining a healthy yard is to fertilize correctly.
If you are in the process of starting a lawn, there are a couple of things you should keep in mind when purchasing your sod. You need to examine the sod thoroughly by checking the dryness and the color of it. You also need to make sure that the sod is relatively weed and thatch free. It is a good idea to make sure that your sod will be delivered within eight to twelve hours after being harvested. You can also ask for a guarantee of certification so you know you are getting top quality sod.
You love the look of a yard covered in sod grass, right? It is healthy, soft, and green. To keep it looking this beautiful, you need to fertilize the lawn on a regular basis. This not only helps the grass grow, but it also helps prevent disease and weed problems. The thicker and healthier your grass is, the less room there is for weeds to thrive. Whether you have a newly planted lawn or are trying to maintain your existing lawn, you need to have your soil tested at least once a year. Many soils need lime, especially those that are east of the Mississippi River. Lime is inexpensive and easy to apply to your lawn.
Lawns also need nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. The abbreviations for these are NPK. During the growing season, you will need to fertilize approximately once every six weeks, especially in warm climates. Different lawns need different amounts of these nutrients. You can have your soil tested for these elements, but if you don¡¯t do that, you can still follow a general recommendation.
You can check your fertilizer bag and measure 0.75 pounds of nitrogen per 1000 square feet approximately every six weeks. The numbers on the bag correspond in order to NPK, in that order. To determine how much fertilizer to use, you will need to divide 0.75 by the decimal form of the percentage of nitrogen. If the numbers on your fertilizer bag are 15-5-10, then you would divide 0.75 by 0.15 (the decimal form of nitrogen). That would equal 5 pounds of fertilizer for every 1000 square feet. You would do this every six weeks.
If you live in a colder climate and only need to fertilize in the early spring and late summer, then divide by the number 1.50 instead of 0.75. Slow release fertilizer work best in colder climates. No matter what type of fertilizer spreader you choose, it is important that you cover your yard systematically. Too much fertilizer can cause fertilizer burn, so you don¡¯t want to go over an area more than once. However, you don¡¯t want to miss fertilizing areas, either, so invest in a good spreader for better accuracy.
If you do spill excessive amounts of fertilizer on your lawn, be sure to water it immediately to wash away as much as possible. You don¡¯t want to fertilize when the grass is wet, but you do want to water after you have fertilized. You also don¡¯t want to fertilize very dry land because this could cause fertilizer burn leading to ugly brown spots in your yard. With a little patience and some work, you can have a beautiful lawn for years to come. Remember, keeping your yard healthy and lush will discourage unwanted weeds and cut down on the amount of daily work you have to do. |
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