What Exactly Does Your Lawn Need to Flourish
As fall moves in and the growing season slows, it’s important to fertilize your lawn. Like people, lawns need a balanced diet to be healthy. Feeding them too much, too little or even with the wrong type of fertilizer can cause it to become unhealthy.
Before fertilizing, test your soil. A soil test will determine how much phosphorus and potassium fertilizer your lawn needs. If tests indicate that no phosphorus or potassium is needed, then use nitrogen fertilizer sources that contain little to no phosphorus or potassium. A grounds care professional, such as The Grounds Guys can help test your soil.
Lawns should have a slightly acidic pH, between 6.0 and 7.0. If your soil tests fall outside of this range, consult with a grounds care professional to determine what your soil needs to promote healthy growth.
