How to Fertilize Lawn Organically

Organic lawn fertilizer is readily available at your local garden nursery, and is comparable in price to traditional lawn fertilizers that contain dangerous chemicals. Organic lawn fertilizers are typically slow-release; you apply them to your lawn twice a year, each spring and each fall.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Select an organic lawn fertilizer made for your growing zone and the type of grass you grow. Organic fertilizers can be made of bat guano, cricket waste or blood or bone meal.

2. Apply organic lawn fertilizer according to the manufacturer's directions. Liquids need to be mixed with water and sprayed evenly across your lawn. Spread a granular fertilizer using a seed spreader to get uniform coverage.

3. Wait about 3 weeks to see the benefits of fertilizing your lawn. It will take that long for the microbes to process the fertilizer and turn it into the protein that plants use for nourishment.

4. Use organic lawn fertilizers along with a healthy lawn maintenance routine that includes deep watering regular mowing. For a lush lawn, mow your grass no shorter than 3 inches.

Tips & Warnings

• Consult your local garden center to get professional help on growing beautiful and healthy lawn.
• Consider using compost and mulch to enhance the health of your lawn.
• Watch the weather to make sure it won't rain the day after you apply your fertilizer. Avoid watering your lawn the day you plan to apply the organic lawn fertilizer.