Types of Lawn Food With Iron

Using iron on your lawn greens it up.

Iron is essential to healthy plant growth and is responsible for giving your grass its deep green color. Iron can also aid in weed control as well as repel various insects. There are several types of lawn food that contain iron. Choose the type that best suits your lawn and its surroundings.

Benefits

Iron is applied to lawns for several reasons. The main reason is the beautiful deep green hue iron lends to your grass. Grass that is yellowing is a sure sign of iron deficiency. Aside from the aesthetic appeal an iron-infused lawn offers, iron is also effective in controlling moss and various weeds as well as discouraging certain lawn pests. Finally, iron lowers the pH of your grass which helps prevent diseases like fusarium patch and take-all patch.

Organic

An organic iron product contains chelated iron. Chelated iron has been chemically bonded which makes it far easier for your grass to absorb. More iron reaches the grass faster so the results will be quicker. Another advantage to using chelated iron is it does not discolor cement or other surfaces it contacts.

Synthetic

Synthetic iron is a less expensive product, but still effective. In addition, synthetic iron does a better job of killing various weeds, especially moss. This type of iron must be wet in order to react. Be aware that synthetic iron will stain cement if left in contact with it.

Granular

Many lawn foods with iron come in a granulated form. Granular iron must be applied with a spreader. Follow the directions on the label to learn the proper spreader setting. Be careful to avoid getting the iron on your sidewalks or driveways. If it contacts these areas remove the granules immediately by sweeping, blowing, or rinsing them away.

Liquid

Another type of lawn food with iron comes in a liquid form. Apply liquid iron to your lawn by adding the liquid to a hose-end sprayer. Cover the blades of grass with the mixture. Avoid spraying driveways and walkways.

References

• Lawn-Craft: The Uses of Sulphate of Iron in Lawn Care
• Life and Lawns: Adding Iron to Your Lawn