Like us all lawns need nutritious food. Why do our lawns need regular fertilising? • To stay healthy, • fighting off bugs, weeds and disease • and look their best. • A well fed lawn handles the stress of harsh winters and hot summers much better • Make your neighbors envious What sort of fertiliser should we use? • One that is blended specifically for your type of lawn. • Synthetic fertilisers have a special blend of nutrients that your lawn needs and are a cost effective option. • Organic fertilisers contain natural materials composted. You need to apply a larger amount than synthetic to achieve the same effect. great for building up the soil. When is best time to Fertilise? • As a general guide, depending on which variety, each season up to four times per year. • Spring and Autumn are very important times for fertilizing, helping you lawn pop out of winter • and also going into winter with a full belly of food to sustain the long winter. Autumn: Extra potassium gives winter resilience • Super: Spring: Nitrogen and essential nutrients brings lawn to life How do we know when to start fertilising? • Fertiliser works best when your lawn once the soil temperature is over 15 and is actively growing. • Liquid is good early in spring to revitalize a trouble spot it is fast acting and a great way to get a quick result, however don’t last as long. • Generally September, December and March are perfect times to Fertilise, however you can fertilise anytime if your lawn looks hungry. What about different soil types? • Sandy soils don’t hold nutrients well so you will need you to feed a little more often, whereas clay soils may need an application gypsum to help break up the clay for nutrients and water to be more available. And a Final tip? • Always water in your fertiliser, spreading before a rain can be helpful saving you water. • Read the label for rates and special instructions. WATCH THE CLIP
