How to Fertilize Your Lawn

Lawn Fertilizing

Fertilizing your lawn is much easier than you might think. All you need is the right product, in the right amount, applied before it rains or before watering your lawn.

Here are the easy to follow fertilizer application guidelines for best results::

Fertilizer should be applied every 6 – 8 weeks, throughout Spring, Summer, and Fall
Regular use will help thicken lawn, which will choke out the weeds
Use appropriate fertilizer for each season (see chart below)
Apply fertilizer with either a handheld or push spreader, making sure to follow application rates (see chart below)
Fertilizer dissolves with water – best applied before rain or before watering your lawn

How to Apply

Measure lawn to determine square footage
Weigh out fertilizer based on the guideline below
Start spreading on low – medium setting, apply half the amount over lawn
Apply remaining half on second pass

Multiple passes help reduce over fertilizing in the same areas

Fertilizer Chart

Use the following guideline to choose the right fertilizer to use depending on the time of the year:

Season	Recommended Fertilizer	Application Rate	Bag Size & Coverage
Early Spring	30-5-5 Grass Grower	5 pounds per 1000 square feet	10KG – 4,400 sq ft 25KG – 11,000 sq ft
Spring	21-7-7 Weed Choker	5 pounds per 1000 square feet	10KG – 4,400 sq ft 25KG – 11,000 sq ft
Summer	16-8-8 Maintenance	7 pounds per 1000 square feet	25KG – 7,800 sq ft
Fall	21-7-7 Weed Choker	5 pounds per 1000 square feet	10KG – 4,400 sq ft 25KG – 11,000 sq ft
Late Fall	30-5-5 Grass Grower	5 pounds per 1000 square feet	10KG – 4,400 sq ft 25KG – 11,000 sq ft
New Seed Starter	5-20-20 New Lawn Care	5 pounds per 1000 square feet	10KG – 4,400 sq ft 25KG – 11,000 sq ft

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