14 Tips for Fertilizing Your Lawn
Keep your grass healthy and beautiful. Find tips from the experts on everything from when to fertilize and how to choose the right spreader.
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Fertilization
Using a Broadcast or Rotary Spreader
Using a Drop Spreader
Using a Handheld Broadcast Spreader
Using a Handheld, Pre-Calibrated, Battery-Powered Spreader
Fertilizer and Water
Grasscycling
Soil Aeration
When to Fertilize Warm-Season Grasses
When to Fertilize Cool-Season Grasses
Compost as Fertilizer
When to Use Compost
Compost does more than feed grass; it also builds and feeds soil. Compost contains microorganisms, micronutrients and organic matter — items that nourish soil and foster a healthy underground environment in your lawn. When should you use compost? Spread a thin layer over lawns in early spring to fuel strong growth. Any time you plan to aerate, spread compost after aerating to improve soil and give roots a boost. It’s also a good idea to apply compost before overseeding thin turf. Add compost to a lawn by the shovelful in several places.
Working Compost In
Work compost between individual grass plants using the back of a rake or a stiff broom. Plan to water the lawn after spreading compost to help it settle into soil. Or let nature handle the watering by timing your compost spreading before a good rain. The final compost layer should be thin enough that you can still see grass blades after it’s applied.
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