Exploring what the benefits are and the best lawn fertiliser to use in each season.
A well-kept lawn not only improves your home's appearance, but it also provides a comfortable space for relaxation and recreation. Once of the essential tools to achieving a healthy and lush lawn is the use of lawn fertilisers. They're specifically designed to supply the essential nutrients that grass requires for optimal growth and vitality
Lawn fertiliser usually consists of three primary nutrients, also known as macronutrients: Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K). These nutrients are represented by the N-P-K ratio printed on the packaging.
An example of this: If a fertiliser had an N-P-K ratio of 20-10-10, this means it contains 20% nitrogen, 10% phosphorus and 10% potassium.
Some fertilisers have extra number after the NPK, normally noted with plus symbols. These are referred to as micronutrients or trace elements and typically consist of small percentages. There are many trace elements, but common examples are MgO (Magnesium Oxide) and CaO (Calcium Oxide).
Many people make the mistake of selecting a fertiliser with a high amount of nitrogen, while disregarding the other elements. While nitrogen is an essential component and is required for a lush green lawn, too much nitrogen can cause a range of problems if not correctly balanced with other nutrients. Contacting your local lawn professional will ensure that your garden gets the correct amount of nutrients.
Nitrogen:As the primary component, it plays a crucial role in promoting lush green growth. Being responsible for stimulating the vegetative growth of grass, it contributes to the thickening of the lawn. Nitrogen also strengthens the grass's ability to absorb other essential nutrients from the soil.
Phosphorus:Aiding in root development, phosphorus is particularly important during the establishment phase of a lawn, encouraging strong root growth, which leads to resilient and robust turf. A fertiliser containing a high ratio of phosphate is ideal for a newly turfed lawn.
Potassium:By contributing to the overall health and resilience of grass, it enhances the ability to withstand stressors such as drought, disease, and frost. A high potassium ratio of fertiliser is typically ideal in autumn to help prepare and harden the lawn for the winter ahead.
1. Improves lawn growth: from essential nutrients needed to promote healthy growth. Nutrient-deficient lawns may appear weak, patchy, yellow and dull. Regularly fertilising your lawn promotes vigorous growth, resulting in a lush and vibrant turf.
2. Resilient to stressors: regular fertilising strengthens grass against common weather issues such as drought, excess rain and frost keeping the lawn robust all year-round.
3. Weed and moss control: helps prevent weed growth and moss establishment, reducing the need for additional treatments and maintenance longer term.
4. Boosting lawn health: making it look and appear great. Not only does a healthy lawn improve the kerb appeal, but it also creates a space for relaxation and outdoor activities.
5. Long-term cost savings: investing in having your lawn fertilised seasonally will reduce the need for expensive repairs and renovations due to poor health. Furthermore, a well-fertilised lawn requires less major maintenance over time.
Lawn fertilisers provide the essential nutrients needed to encourage healthy growth and maintain a beautiful and vibrant lawn. Our lawn care experts will ensure that fertiliser applications are applied at the correct rate and spread evenly on your lawn, whilst providing advice and recommendations on keeping the lawn in optimal condition.
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