During the outdoor season, you want a lawn that’s brilliantly green and growing strong. But when you’re noticing discoloration, thinning turf, and issues with diseases or weeds, it’s frustrating. As local lawn care service experts in the Fairfax, VA area, we know these signs are often an indication of a deficiency in the soil. When grass doesn’t have access to the vital minerals it needs, it impacts color, appearance, and overall health. The good news is that through a proper fertilization plan, you can overcome these problems and others to get grass into great shape.
Fertilization and Lawn Care Services: Why Fairfax Area Yards Need It
Plants are just like humans. We all need vitamins and minerals in order to grow and maintain good health. But due to issues like leaching and depletion, the soil your grass is rooted in usually doesn’t offer enough in the way of nourishment. Fertilization can supply many of the missing essentials, including nitrogen and potassium, two of the most important nutrients for lawns. These help your grass grow faster and stronger. More specifically, when your lawn is well-fertilized, it will experience:
- A stronger, heartier root system
- More robust growth with better color and thickness
- Higher resistance to issues with diseases, pests, and weeds
- Improved tolerance to heat, drought, cold, and other seasonal stressors
That said, achieving these benefits isn’t as simple as grabbing a bag of fertilizer and spreading it. It’s important to do some digging – specifically with a soil test – to assess soil quality and hone in on the exact nutrients your lawn needs. That way, you can ensure whatever you do apply, it’s going to achieve the best results.
Lawn Doctor of Fairfax North & South: Your Local Team of Experts
If you’d rather leave the assessing, soil testing, and fertilizing to a team of experienced lawn care service professionals, connect with our lawn team. You can spend your downtime with family and friends while we expertly evaluate your lawn, determine its exact nutrient needs, and design a fertilization plan and schedule taking into account grass species, lawn size, soil quality, and more. You can confidently rest assured your lawn is in professional hands, receiving the care and attention it deserves.
At Lawn Doctor of Fairfax North & South, our lawn care services are available in Fairfax and many local communities, including Centreville, Herndon, Vienna, Clifton, Fairfax Station, and Chantilly. If you’d like to learn more about the difference we can make in your lawn, call (703) 591-5665 today to get started with a free assessment.
