Are you looking for the best way to improve your lawn with one simple and easy to use product? Something that will help your lawn grow thicker, while improving overall colour and health? In this blog, we’re unveiling the curtain on one of our all-time favourite lawn care products…
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- What is the Best Way to Improve Your Lawns Health?
- What Nutrients Does My Lawn Need?
- What Are Macronutrients?
- What Are Micronutrients?
- What is the Best Way to Apply Granular Lawn Fertiliser?
- How Often Do I Need to Feed My Lawn?
What is the Best Way to Improve Your Lawns Health?
One of the best ways to help give your lawn a boost in health, colour and overall growth is to apply a well-rounded lawn food like Lawn Solutions Premium Fertiliser. This fertiliser is suitable for all lawn types and is available in a granular format to make application easy.
What Nutrients Does My Lawn Need?
What nutrients does your lawn actually need to stay healthy and green? We break it down into two different sections, micronutrients and macronutrients.
What Are Macronutrients?
The three primary macronutrients that your lawn needs to thrive are Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium, also known as NPK.
- Nitrogen’s primary function is to help drive chlorophyll production. This is the pigment used for photosynthesis, helping your grass stay green. Nitrogen will also help stimulate new leaf growth and will help increase turf density.
- Phosphorus’ primary function is to help with root growth. Your lawn only needs small amounts of Phosphorus; therefore, it is generally a lower percentage of the overall NKP ratio.
- Potassium helps with the overall function of the plant. It helps strengthen cell walls, as well as help the grass better withstand drought and disease.
What Are Micronutrients?
Your lawn also needs a range of other nutrients, but in much smaller quantities. These are known as micronutrients. Some of the main micronutrients that will help create a healthy lawn include:
- Sulphur, which will help aid in nitrogen processing and overall soil health improvement.
- Iron, which will help deliver a deep, dark green sheen without causing a rapid growth surge.
- Calcium, which will help strengthen the grass cell walls to withstand heavy foot traffic.
With these nutrients in mind, Lawn Solutions Premium Fertiliser has been designed to contain a well-balanced range of both macro and micro nutrients that your lawn needs to not only look great, but will help with overall plant functions.
What is the Best Way to Apply Granular Lawn Fertiliser?
Granular fertilisers are popular because they are incredibly easy to apply; just be sure to calculate the right amount for your lawn’s size before application.
For applying granular fertilisers, we recommend using a fertiliser spreader like the ICL Hand-Held Spreader. This will help spread the granules out over the lawn area evenly and help stop over application.
Alternatively, if you don’t have a fertiliser spreader, you can spread the granules out by hand. When doing this, use a smooth hand motion to disperse the granules evenly.
How Often Do I Need to Feed My Lawn?
Different grass types will require different nutrient inputs. However, for most varieties, an application in spring, again in summer and a final application in autumn is recommended.
However, as TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda requires minimal nutrient inputs, only 2 applications, once in spring and again in autumn is needed.
If you are after a quality lawn fertiliser or are looking for a way to help take your lawn to the next level, Lawn Solutions Premium Fertiliser is a must have addition to your lawn care routine.
For more lawn care tips and advice, check out our other lawn care blogs, or get in touch with your nearest Lawn Solutions Member here.
