When to Fertilize New Grass

Fertilizer serves more than a few purposes. It turns grass lush and green, it enables quicker seed germination, and it feeds the grass needed nutrients for strong growth. Fertilizing a new lawn is important in new grass development, but applying the right type and the right amount is crucial. When purchasing fertilizer read labels carefully. Some fertilizers are made just for new lawns. If you aren't quite sure when to fertilize your new lawn read through the following steps.

Things You'll Need

• Starter fertilizer
• Turf Builder fertilizer

Instructions

1. Use a starter fertilizer on your newly planted lawn. You can begin fertilizing as soon as the seeds are sowed. Switch to a turf builder fertilizer once the grass is settled.

2. Do not add fertilizer to your new lawn in the summer if you planted cool season grass. This type of grass should only be fertilized in the fall. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for your type of grass.

3. Fertilize your new lawn at the beginning of the season using a fertilizer with complete nutrition. A high amount of nitrogen increases grass production, but do not use a fertilizer that is just nitrogen.

4. Develop stem and rhizomes in new grass by fertilizing with phosphorous, and don't forget potassium which is needed for root stimulation and disease control.

5. Learn a simple method for proper fertilization that is easy to remember. Apply a 1/2 pound of nitrogen-rich fertilizer every Halloween, Easter, Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day.

Tips & Warnings

• Fertilizing your new grass in spring means a lush green lawn throughout the season.

• Excess fertilizer causes too much grass growth and increased disease.

Resources

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