One of the most popular questions on the home owners mind is when to fertilize your lawn. The answer to this question is not actually that simple. There are a couple of things to consider when you are looking at the right time to fertilize. You will want to look at your grass type, the fertilizer you want to use, and the climate. The climate really goes hand in hand with your grass type. Your areas climate usually determines the type of grass you are using. Be sure to check with your local lawn care specialist to determine that you have the right grass for your area. If you are having problems with fertilizing or growth it could be because you may have the wrong type of lawn for your area.
The key to climate and knowing when to fertilize your lawn; is that you need to apply the fertilizer when the grass is actually growing. If you apply certain types of fertilizers during the months when the grass is actually not growing, you can encourage weed growth. If you have a warm season grass it is best to apply the fertilizer in the first growth spurt in the spring. This will establish a good start for the season. Then apply the fertilizer on through the summer months into about August time. If you live in an area of cooler climates then your grass will start right after the winter freezes. It is best to apply less nitrogen rich fertilizer in the spring time and more in the fall.
As you can see from above, the most crucial time for fertilizing is the spring months. You will want to give your grass a couple of mows before you actually apply the fertilizer. Usually after about 3 good mows, you should see that your lawn it starting to get active. This is when your lawn is “waking up” and it really needs a good start. It’s just like they always say, “the key to a good day is a good breakfast”, and that goes for your lawn too. Knowing when to fertilize your lawn is a crucial step to the strength and richness you are looking for.