You want your outdoor fun to unfold against a gorgeous, green backdrop. But when your lawn is yellowing, thinning, or weak overall, it takes away from outdoor enjoyment. As local lawn care service professionals serving the Waltham, Peabody, and Melrose, MA areas, we know that fertilization can often provide the solution. But what’s the best way to approach it to maximize its effectiveness? Lawn Doctor of Metro West and North Shore has the answers you need. Here’s what you should know about fertilizing your lawn:
When to fertilize. Most lawns in our New England region are cool-season. This means they thrive in areas that have cold winters and hot summers. Whether your grass species is Tall Fescue, Fine Fescue, Rye, or Kentucky Bluegrass, you should aim to fertilize it during the fall, as well as in early spring and late summer. This schedule will provide access to vital nutrients at key points during the growing season.
How often to fertilize. The frequency at which you fertilize your lawn depends on its overall health and vigor. Typically, though, Lawn Doctor of Metro West and North Shore recommends six to eight applications during the growing season. Any more than that can actually cause damage to your lawn by burning blades and roots. Also, make sure when you do fertilize, you’re spacing out applications about one-and-a-half to two months apart.
Why you need to water. In addition to the steps above, make sure you water your lawn both before and after you fertilize. This will boost the effectiveness of the treatment. Just don’t drench your yard, as it can wash nutrients away.
The Waltham, Peabody & Melrose Area’s Lawn Care Services Experts
Proper fertilization takes a careful approach. If you’d rather leave the planning and process to local lawn care service experts trusted all over the Waltham area, call Lawn Doctor of Metro West and North Shore. We will assess your lawn, customize a treatment plan, and execute it using our exclusive, state-of-the-art application equipment. And we don’t stop there. We even cover our work with a service guarantee. If you’re not 100% satisfied, we’ll make it right. It’s that simple.
Get started with the lawn care service team chosen time and again by homeowners in many local communities, including Waltham, Sudbury, Northborough, Chelmsford, Lexington, Worcester, Shrewsbury, Tewksbury, Holden, Westford, Leominster, and Billerica. Call (978) 592-2237 today to learn more with your free, on-site consultation.
