What Is the Best Lawn Fertilizer to Use After Aerating in the Fall?
The best time to apply lawn fertilizer is in the fall, after aerating. The newly drilled holes allow the fertilizer easy access to the turf's roots. Does this Spark an idea?
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Type
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The best fertilizer to apply after aerating the lawn in the fall is one that is high in nitrogen, such as 25-5-5. The next-best fertilizers are urea, 46-0-0, or ammonium sulfate, 18-0-0.
Rate
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Use 6 lbs. of 25-5-5 per 1,000 square feet of lawn. If you use urea, apply 2 lbs. per 1,000 square feet. Apply ammonium sulfate at a rate of 5 lbs. per 1,000 square feet.
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Considerations
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Some areas of the country experience warm autumn weather. Try to aerate the lawn on a day when the temperature will remain below 80 degrees Fahrenheit, so that you don't run the risk of the fertilizer burning the lawn's roots.
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