
How to Feed Your Lawn Properly?
If your lawn has turned yellow, it’s probably screaming at you that it needs nutrients. However, before using any fertilizer, it’s important to make sure your lawn is ready. Products like moss killer help you in those moments when you have to scarify your lawn to remove dead organic material and other types of plants whose seeds blew into your yard with the help of the wind. Once your lawn is completely free of other invasive plants and moss, it’s time for the lawn to get its strength back. What type of lawn feed you need, depends on the time of year, the condition of your lawn, and the type of grass you have. Your lawn needs certain types of nutrients in the spring and very different nutrients in the winter. You should also know a young lawn will need special nutrients that a mature lawn does not need.
Measure the acidity of the soil
If your lawn is changing color or becoming dull, it probably needs an extra dose of nutrients. However, if the acidity of the soil is too high or too low, the grassroots will not be able to absorb these nutrients, no matter how much fertilizer you use. There are special strips that are used to measure acidity. These strips change color according to the acidity of the soil. Ideally, the acidity should be at 6. If the acidity level is too high or too low, there are lime-based products that will help you regulate it. Never use fertilizers if the acidity of the soil is not correct. Your lawn will not use it properly and you will end up buying much more fertilizer than you actually need.
What type of feed should you use?
Grass has several stages that it goes through during its development. It starts in seed form, then germinates and begins to grow. The feed you use will depend on whether it is a newly planted lawn or if the grass has already reached maturity. Once it has reached maturity, different factors can affect the grass. For example, if the grass has a dull green color, it is likely to need magnesium oxide. Conversely, if the grass sheds soil easily, your lawn probably needs phosphorus to encourage root growth. The good news is that there are many companies on the Internet that provide this information in detail and are free. Just take a couple of minutes to read up on what nutrient is appropriate for your type of lawn.