{"id":1293,"date":"2018-07-26T17:33:07","date_gmt":"2018-07-26T17:33:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/wilmington-nc\/?p=1293"},"modified":"2024-02-29T12:53:28","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T12:53:28","slug":"lawn-care-services-in-wilmington-fertilization-101","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/wilmington-nc\/lawn-care-services-in-wilmington-fertilization-101\/","title":{"rendered":"Lawn Care Services in Wilmington: Fertilization 101"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-104 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/wilmington-nc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/176\/2016\/01\/Lawn-FAQ-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"extremely green grass photo fills entire frame showing lawn care services in Wilmington\" width=\"339\" height=\"226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/wilmington-nc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/176\/2016\/01\/Lawn-FAQ-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/wilmington-nc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/176\/2016\/01\/Lawn-FAQ.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 339px) 100vw, 339px\" \/>Seeing yellowing spots, a mottled appearance, or weak overall growth? It could be because your grass is hungry. As lawn care service experts in the Wilmington, NC area, we know that local soils don&#8217;t typically contain the right level of the major nutrients required to support optimal health and growth. As a result, your lawn can become deficient over time, leading to these and a host of other issues.<\/p>\n<p>The good news is that with\u00a0a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/wilmington-nc\/lawn-fertilization\/\">regular fertilization plan<\/a>, you can combat these challenges\u00a0and achieve a variety of benefits in your lawn, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A better-developed root system.<\/strong> Want a healthy, thick lawn with little weed pressure? It needs to have strong roots. And with fertilization, you can deliver the essential nutrients required for a deeper, more vigorously growing root system.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quicker recovery from stress.<\/strong> As lawn care service experts, we know\u00a0local yards\u00a0experience\u00a0a lot of stress during the year, from summer drought to heavy foot traffic. When your lawn is well fed, though, repair and recovery are much easier and you&#8217;ll notice less damage in your lawn as a result.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Improved natural defenses. <\/strong>Grass is under pressure during the growing season from weeds and pests, as well as insects and diseases. But when your lawn has access to critical nutrients, its natural defenses will get a boost, enabling it to better fight off these and other lawn care challenges.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Faster growth.<\/strong>\u00a0It requires a lot of energy for grass to grow in lush and strong. When applied at the right times, a high-quality fertilizer can deliver a healthy source of it, improving turf thickness and color in the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While there are many benefits of\u00a0fertilization, the right approach is key. Too much fertilizer, for instance, can cause damage to grass blades and even leach into the local water supply. That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s important to know your grass type and use the correct amount and kind of fertilizer.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Wilmington&#8217;s Choice for Professional Fertilization and Lawn Care Services\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Some homeowners prefer to handle fertilization on their own. If you&#8217;re not one of them\u00a0and want a professional approach with matching results, call Lawn Doctor of Wilmington Customers from all over Wilmington, Southport, St. James, Leland, Wrightsville Beach, Hampstead, Brunswick County, and beyond regularly trust our team for top-quality lawn care services. It&#8217;s all thanks to our customized plans, premium materials, proprietary, American-made equipment, and industry-leading service guarantee.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Call Lawn Doctor of Wilmington today at <a href=\"tel:9104520090\">(910) 452-0090<\/a>\u00a0to set up a free lawn care service consultation\u00a0and experience the difference for yourself.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Seeing yellowing spots, a mottled appearance, or weak overall growth? It could be because your grass is hungry. As lawn care service experts in the Wilmington, NC area, we know that local soils don&#8217;t typically contain the right level of the major nutrients required to support optimal health and growth. 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