Among the fastest and easiest ways to maintain a beautiful lawn is through fertilising. The act of putting nutrient-rich material into the soil helps your grass, flowers, shrubs, and trees grow better. It’s also ideal for vegetable gardening because it ensures that the plants receive the food needed to grow big.

Properly fertilising your yard prevents it from looking dull and brown while your neighbors’ lawns appear green and healthy. It takes no more than a few minutes to fertilise even the largest outdoor space. If you’re looking for cost-effective solutions that add value to your property by making it look its best to passersby, consider investing in fertiliser as it provides a quick return on your initial investment.

Fertilising Facts You Should Be Aware of

Being aware of the types of fertilisers that exist allows you to select the best option for your yard. If the price is an issue, mulch is essentially free and organic. It’s the grass clippings left over after the lawn was mowed which are finely cut to feed the soil and new grass growth.

Other types of fertilisers include:

• Time-Release. It saves you the effort of applying fertiliser repeatedly throughout the season.
• Gradual Release. Avoid burning the lawn by slowly releasing the fertilising product.
• Granular. Available in two varieties, time-release and slow release, granular fertiliser is similar in consistency to salt which makes it spreadable.
• Liquid or Water Soluble. Easier to apply and spread evenly throughout a yard, this type of fertiliser remains popular because of its short application time.

Paying close attention to manufacturer’s recommended directions when applying commercial products to your lawn is ideal. It eliminates the likelihood for mishaps using the fertiliser. Washing your hands immediately after using a product even after wearing gloves helps remove all traces of it from your body.

Refer to This Fertilising Guide for More Fertile Soil

Ways to help your soil be more fertile range from simple to rather difficult. Some people opt to compost their garbage because the organic matter decomposes and releases nutrients into the dirt which makes it perfect for growing grass, flowers, and even vegetables. Creating compost from scratch takes a concentrated effort on your behalf and can be time-consuming and smelly.

Here are additional things to take note of when fertilising the soil:

• Removing organic matter and debris prior to using fertiliser is ideal. Take time to rake up leaves, twigs, and branches so they’re out of the way. Bag them up and have us take away the organic matter so it stays out of the landfill.
• Wait a few days after mowing before applying fertiliser. Two days should pass before putting the product down on the lawn. It’s the standard timeframe because it allows the fertiliser to soak into the soil instead of the front of the catcher bag of the lawnmower.
• Water the grass after you’ve applied the fertiliser. It allows the product to be more evenly distributed. You’ll be able to disperse it better with water.
• Apply the product three times a year for best results. You should apply it early spring, early summer, and late fall because you won’t have a chance to if the ground is frozen during winter. Keeping it scheduled on your calendar ensures that you won’t forget to add fertiliser during the different seasons of the year.

Although applying fertiliser takes little time and effort, preparing your lawn in advance requires work. You’ll want to make conditions as ideal as possible before you apply the product to your lawn. The fertiliser is then able to work effectively by providing the soil in your yard the food it needs to stay nutrient-rich and fertile.

Fertilising Made Effortless with Lawn Street’s Lawn Care Services

Use what you’ve learned in this fertilising guide filled with fertilising facts to making informed decisions about your lawn. If you find the entire process confusing, Lawn Street simplifies it for you by taking care of your yard for you. We can do all the fertilising needing to be done on your property.