When it comes to fertilization, it’s easy to get wrong. Whether you apply too much, deliver treatments at the wrong time of year, or fertilize too frequently, there are plenty of common mistakes local homeowners across the Belleville, IL area make when it comes to this lawn care service. But at Lawn Doctor of Belleville-Columbia-Waterloo, we can help you get it right. Here are a few of the typical questions we get about fertilization and the answers you need to properly feed your lawn:
Why fertilize? Just like people need food, your lawn requires key nutrients. The soil has some of the critical resources necessary for healthy growth, but not enough of them or in the right amounts. If grass doesn’t get what it needs in terms of nutrition, a host of problems can ensue, from poor growth and color to more vulnerability to weeds and diseases. Fertilization, however, can supplement what’s already in the soil to deliver a healthy diet of essentials to your lawn.
When should I apply fertilizer? Timing your fertilization application is a critically important component of the process. Get it wrong and you could risk fertilizer burns, promote weed growth, and encourage excessive top growth the root system can’t sustain. For cool-season grasses, which are most prevalent in the Midwest and across the local area, late summer, autumn, and at the beginning of spring are the best times of year for this lawn care service.
How often should I fertilize? If you can only commit to fertilizing a couple times of the year, do it in the fall and early spring. However, generally speaking, we recommend delivering lawn care fertilization services anywhere from six to eight times during the year, with at least six weeks between each application.
What nutrients are most needed? Your lawn requires 16 different minerals, with nitrogen and potassium being the two most important. These major nutrients are responsible for vigorous growth and bold, green color, along with strong natural defenses and tolerance to drought, heat, and other stress. But the only way to determine the exact nutrients your lawn needs is with a soil test. This will provide you with information on the mineral content so you can pinpoint areas where your soil falls short.
The Belleville Area’s Choice for Fertilization and Lawn Care Services
All lawns need fertilization. Some simply require it more often than others. In addition, certain nutrients are more important for certain grass species. It’s a lot to get right, which is why homeowners from all over the Belleville, Columbia, Waterloo, Swansea, Shiloh, and Millstadt areas turn to us for lawn care expertise. We can analyze your lawn, identify its exact needs, and create a personalized lawn care plan that beautifies your yard and boosts its curb appeal.
Call Lawn Doctor of Belleville-Columbia-Waterloo today at (618) 787-1371 to learn more about our lawn care services with a free consultation.
