{"id":1308,"date":"2018-07-16T11:55:03","date_gmt":"2018-07-16T11:55:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/woodbridge-va\/?p=1308"},"modified":"2019-04-11T17:59:47","modified_gmt":"2019-04-11T17:59:47","slug":"lawn-care-services-in-manassas-fertilization-101","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/woodbridge-va\/lawn-care-services-in-manassas-fertilization-101\/","title":{"rendered":"Lawn Care Services in Manassas: Fertilization 101"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-104 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/woodbridge-va\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/175\/2016\/01\/Lawn-FAQ-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"extremely green grass photo fills entire frame showing lawn care services in Manassas\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/woodbridge-va\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/175\/2016\/01\/Lawn-FAQ-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/woodbridge-va\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/175\/2016\/01\/Lawn-FAQ.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/>As an experienced\u00a0lawn care service team\u00a0in the Manassas, VA area, we know soil often doesn&#8217;t have the right levels of key nutrients for healthy grass growth. That&#8217;s where<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/woodbridge-va\/lawn-fertilization\/\">\u00a0fertilization comes in<\/a>. With a regular plan and schedule, your lawn will get much-needed nourishment and also have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Healthier roots that can absorb water more effectively<\/li>\n<li>Improved soil conditions, including better aeration<\/li>\n<li>Stronger natural defenses against insects, weeds, pests, and diseases<\/li>\n<li>Improved tolerance to stress, from daily foot traffic to drought and extreme cold<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But before you run out to the local garden center for a bag of fertilizer, you need to plan out your approach first. To help you with this process, here are a few vital factors to keep in mind.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Lawn Care Services: Getting Fertilization Right in\u00a0Manassas<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>As local lawn care service experts,\u00a0Lawn Doctor of Woodbridge-Manassas-Dumfries knows that to\u00a0get the most from your fertilization efforts, healthy soil is key. However, if soil is compacted, then nutrients can&#8217;t flow deep into the root system and get absorbed. Likewise, when pH is off balance, it impacts the ability for grass roots to take in nutrients from fertilizer. That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s always best to assess your soil and even perform a soil test to identify specific issues.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have a clear sense of what your lawn needs, grass species is another key consideration. For instance, if your lawn is cool-season (like\u00a0Tall and Fine Fescue), it requires fertilization in early spring, end of summer, and autumn. If, on the other hand, your\u00a0lawn type is a warm-season variety (such as Bermuda or Saint Augustine), early spring, late spring, early summer, late summer, and fall are the right times for fertilization.<\/p>\n<p>Before and after you fertilize, also make sure you water\u00a0to ensure better absorption of the nutrients into the soil. After you fertilize, wait at least six weeks until your next application. Anything sooner can lead to fertilizer burns or rapid top growth\u00a0without a strong enough root system to support it.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Lawn Care Services: Leave the Work to Our Professionals<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Different lawn types and grass varieties have differing needs. That&#8217;s why it always makes sense to consult with a local lawn care expert first. With our lawn care services, we can carefully assess lawn type, grass species, soil quality, and more to develop tailored recommendations for your specific yard. When you&#8217;re ready to get started, you can also count on us for premium enriched products, advanced application equipment, and the best satisfaction guarantee in the business.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We can bring out the best in your lawn whether you live in Manassas, Woodbridge, Dumfries, or another surrounding community in Prince William County.\u00a0Find out more with a free, no-obligation consultation from one of our experienced technicians by calling\u00a0<a href=\"tel:7035907950\">(703) 590-7950<\/a> today.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As an experienced\u00a0lawn care service team\u00a0in the Manassas, VA area, we know soil often doesn&#8217;t have the right levels of key nutrients for healthy grass growth. That&#8217;s where\u00a0fertilization comes in. 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