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Just like people and animals, grass and plants require nutrients to grow. Most
grass and plants do not naturally produce enough of the nutrients they need to
thrive, which can result in browning, wilting, and fewer blooms. Fortunately,
fertilizers can give foliage a boost of vitamins and minerals through nutrients
to increase the health of the plant.

Healthy lawns are better equipped to resist disease, weeds, and pests which is
why it is so important to increase the nutrients in turf and soil.

Read this guide to learn everything you need to know before selecting a
fertilizer for your lawn including:

 * The different types of fertilizer
 * The key ingredients of fertilizer
 * When to apply fertilizer

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WHAT IS FERTILIZER?

A proper lawn fertilizer application is essential to keep your lawn healthy and
help prevent weeds, pests, and disease. Learn the basics of NPK Ratios and when
and how to apply fertilizer. Hey this is Kyle from DoMyOwn.com. Every bag of
fertilizer has three numbers on it. These numbers are the macro-nutrients
Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium. Or what is known as the NPK Ratio. Nitrogen
helps green up lawns and produces healthy leaf growth above the soil. Phosphorus
helps strengthen the plant roots below the soil. Potassium keeps the plant
healthy and balanced overall all around the plant. In order to select the proper
fertilizer, a soil analysis test will be needed to see what nutrients your lawn
lacks. You can either reach out to your local extension office or you can
purchase a soil analysis kit and send it in to them. If you do not already know
your grass type, your local extension office can assist you when you take a soil
test. Fertilizer comes in granular and liquid form. Liquid fertilizers work fast
and are quickly absorbed into plant root systems. They can be applied with a
hand pump sprayer or backpack sprayer. With liquid fertilizer, there is a higher
chance of lawn damage since it needs to be applied more frequently than granular
fertilizers. Granular fertilizers are slower to absorb and will take longer,
however, there is a less of a chance of them burning your lawn. Granular
fertilizers can be applied using a granular spreader. The granules will need to
be watered in. Your fertilizer application will depend on your grass type. Cool
season grasses should be fertilized when the lawn comes back from dormancy and
again at the beginning of fall. Don’t fertilize in the warmest summer months.
Warm season grass types can be fertilized every 6-8 weeks during the summer.
Some warm season grasses are fertilized 2-4 times a year, including before the
start of spring and at the end of summer. If you liked this video, subscribe to
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Fertilizer is a mixture of nutrients that lawns often lack. Fertilizers are
available in liquid and granular forms and can be natural, meaning they're made
of natural or organic materials, or synthetic, meaning the nutrients were
manufactured in a lab.

All fertilizers are labeled with their macro-nutrients, the three nutrients that
are essential for plant growth:

 * Nitrogen (N) helps green-up lawns and produces leafy growth in plants.
 * Phosphorus (P) helps strengthen the roots of plants.
 * Potassium (K) enhances the overall growth of plants, keeping them healthy and
   balanced.

Together, these three nutrients are known as N-P-K, named for their atomic
elements on the periodic table. The levels of N-P-K will be listed on the bag or
bottle of fertilizer, always in the order of nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium. The
numbers indicate the percentage of each element per pound of fertilizer. For
example, a fertilizer listed with an N-P-K of 20-0-8 has 20% nitrogen, 0%
phosphorus, and 8% potassium per pound. Some labels will also help you calculate
the amount of N-P-K per 1,000 square feet, helpful for large applications.



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> Another way to remember the order of the macro-nutrients is to remember "Up,
> Down, and All Around." Up refers to Nitrogen, which helps the growth of the
> plant above the soil, Down refers to Phosphorus, which helps the roots under
> the soil, and All Around refers to Potassium, which helps the overall health
> of the plant.

Natural fertilizers tend to have a lower percentage of N-P-K than synthetic
fertilizers, meaning you will have to use more natural fertilizer for the same
results. Synthetic fertilizers often work faster than natural fertilizers,
however, natural fertilizers often contain additional nutrients that are
beneficial to turf health. Natural fertilizers are also less likely to burn
lawns than synthetic fertilizers.


TESTING YOUR SOIL FOR NUTRIENTS

In order to figure out what your lawn needs, you first should take a soil
sample. In this video we will show you the basic procedure you should follow.
Before applying fertilizer to your lawn or garden, a soil test is recommended.
Testing will tell you the pH level of your soil, and let you know how much and
what type of fertilizer you will need. The best time to get soil samples is
usually in the fall, when conditions are relatively dry. This will also allow
you time to get the right product before Spring green up. Skipping this step
could lead to purchasing a product that isn’t very effective for your needs. It
could also allow disease to move in and damage your lawn. Trees and shrubs,
lawn, vegetable and flower gardens should all be tested separately. Soils will
vary from within the state, your community and even your yard. Use a soil probe
to take separate samples for each area you wish to test. Work the probe into the
ground, going four inches deep in established lawns. For garden beds, go six to
eight inches deep. Collect five or more cores from the area you are testing,
then mix them together to make a representative sample. This should be around
two cups of soil. Put the two cups of soil in a clean plastic bag. You can also
get soil sample bags from your county extension office. Make sure to avoid
problem areas such as ditches, fencerows, hills, eroded areas, and pet waste
areas. Take samples anytime the ground is not frozen and is reasonably dry. You
should now take your sample to your local county extension office. Make sure to
label the sample with your name,where the sample was taken from, and fill out an
information sheet as provided by your extension office. A small fee is usually
associated with testing and may take two to three weeks to get results. Soil
tests may need to be done every three to five years. And it’s that easy with the
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Knowing what nutrients your soil has or is lacking will help you select the best
fertilizer. A good way to find out what nutrients the soil needs is to take a
soil sample for testing.

At home soil test kits making soil testing easy. Just collect your sample, send
the kit back in the pre-addressed envelope, and you will be sent your results
via email in 7-10 days.

You can also reach out to your local extension office to find out how they will
conduct the soil test. Typically, you will collect soil samples from around your
lawn (front yard, backyard, side yard, gardens, etc.) and bring them to the
extension office. The office will then run a test for a minimal fee (or for
free!) and create a report on the nutrition content of your soil.

Some soil test results provide recommended fertilizer N-P-K values based on your
soil's analysis. Other tests provide the soil analysis only. If your soil is
lacking nitrogen, you will choose a fertilizer with a high nitrogen content. If
you need more potassium, select a high potassium fertilizer. DoMyOwn's lawn care
professionals can help determine what nutrients your lawn needs, even if your
lawn is lacking any additional nutrients outside of the three main
macro-nutrients, such as iron. They may also recommend that you use a soil
amendment. Soil amendments improve nutrient deficiencies in soil, which help the
soil better hold and grow turf.

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> While you are taking the time to have a soil test conducted, have the local
> extension office identify your grass type if you do not already know it. That
> way, you will always know which fertilizers, herbicides, and fungicides will
> and will not be compatible with your grass.

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FERTILIZER FORMULATIONS



There are many different formulations of fertilizers, each with their own
benefits and draw backs. Consider the following when selecting a fertilizer:

Fast-Release - Like the name implies, fast-release fertilizers quickly add
nutrients to the soil of your lawn or garden. This helps grass to green up
quickly. Fast-release fertilizers are usually inexpensive too.

Unfortunately, most fast-release fertilizers do not last long, so they will need
to be re-applied frequently. This may make them more expensive over a season as
you will use more fertilizer for the same results as a slow-release fertilizer.
Fast-release fertilizers also carry a higher risk of burning your lawn as they
are nutrient-packed.

Slow-Release or Controlled-Release - These fertilizers create a more even and
uniform growth and carry a reduced risk of burning grass and plants. They are
also compatible with most grass types.

The downside of slow-release fertilizers is that they can take more time to
produce results. These fertilizers are often more expensive than fast-release
but they last longer.

Weed and Feed - Weed and feed fertilizers are fertilizers that also contain
basic weed control, thus helping two problems at once. Different weed and feed
fertilizers control different weeds, so be sure to read labels to select the
product that is best for your lawn.

It is important not to use weed and feed fertilizers on new sod or grass seed
because weed and feed often contains herbicides that inhibit the germination of
seeds.

Winterizer - Winterizer fertilizer helps lawns prepare for the winter. An
increase in nutrients before harsh winter weather will keep the lawn healthy,
aid in disease resistance, and promote growth in the spring. The fertilizer is
applied in the late fall but does not support growth of the lawn in the fall. If
you have a cool-season grass, select a winterizer with a high nitrogen content.

A winterizer with a low nitrogen content but higher phosphorus and potassium is
best for warm-season grasses.

Lawn-Starter - Lawn-starter fertilizer is designed to help new sod or grass
seeds grow. Starter fertilizer is high in phosphorus to reinforce the roots of
the new grass.

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WHEN TO APPLY FERTILIZER

When to apply fertilizer largely depends on the type of grass you have. For any
type of grass, multiple fertilizer applications throughout the year is the best
way to maintain a healthy lawn year-round.

Warm season grasses like centipede, zoysia, and Bermuda should be fertilized 2-4
times per year, including just before the start of spring, when the grass is
beginning to grow, and at the end of the summer. Aim for fertilizing every 6-8
weeks through the end of summer.

Cool season grasses like Kentucky bluegrass, fescue, and ryegrass should be
fertilized just after the lawn comes back from winter dormancy and again at the
beginning of fall. Do not fertilize in the warmest summer months.

Fertilizer should be applied in the morning or evening to prevent burning in
sweltering sun of the afternoon. Apply fertilizer after the last frost of the
spring and before the first frost of the fall. Fertilize your lawn 2-4 times per
year, according to the results of your soil analysis.

Check out our lawn care calendars for more information on when to fertilize
throughout the year.

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> 
> Beware of fertilizer burn! Fertilizer burn can occur when fertilizer is
> applied during hot weather, the wrong type of fertilizer is used, or too much
> fertilizer is used in one area. The result is scorched leaves and grass that
> can look like drought. If you do encounter fertilizer burn, heavily water your
> lawn and plants daily for one week to keep the roots wet.


HOW TO APPLY FERTILIZER

Fertilizer comes in two forms - liquid and granular. Both are equally effective
at fertilizing lawns, however they both have their pros and cons.

Liquid fertilizers work fast, as the fertilizer is quickly absorbed into the
roots of the turf. However, liquid fertilizer needs to be applied more
frequently and there is a higher chance of burning the lawn if you apply too
much fertilizer.

Granular fertilizers are slower to absorb into the soil and roots, meaning it
will take longer to improve the health of plants and grass. But, granular
fertilizers do not need to be applied as often and there is less chance of
burning the lawn.



Liquid fertilizers are often mixed with water in a hand pump sprayer or backpack
sprayer, then sprayed onto lawns. Some liquid fertilizers can even be attached
to a hose for easy application.



Granular fertilizers are applied to lawns and plant beds with a granular
spreader. The lawn should be damp before applying the granules and then watered
after the granules have been spread (a process known as "watering in") to
activate the granules. Be careful not to apply granules in the full summer sun
as that can cause fertilizer burn to the lawn.

Learn how to mix and apply liquids and granules in our helpful guide here. For
all fertilizers, be sure to read the label of the bottle or bag to ensure the
fertilizer is compatible with your grass type and to learn how much to use at a
time. Remember, more fertilizer than recommended does not mean faster results.

One of the best ways to get a beautiful green lawn is by applying some
fertilizer! In this video, Paul will go over how and why to choose fertilizers
for your lawn! Time to feed the yard! Now before I go into all the tips and
tricks when it comes to fertilizing, I want to circle back and talk about my
soil test that I did. I'm not going very in depth over my soil test results
because, to be honest, I don't know how to break it down for you in simple
terms. But the co-op extension office will. So just give them a call and they
can break it down for you and go over the results and explain it to you in a way
that is understandable. For my yard the biggest take away is I need more
Phosphorus in the front and less in the back. My Phosphorus count was very high
in the back so the co-op extension office suggested that I put some Lime down to
help balance out that pH level. And that doesn't really surprise me because
that's where all the moss was. So it's pretty acidic back there. The amount of
lime you need to correct soil pH is going to be dependent upon the actual soil
itself. All the more reason to get a soil test so it can help to determine how
much you need to put back there to help balance things out. The ideal soil pH is
between a 6 and 7, so slightly acidic, but anything below a 6, or becomes more
acidic, certain nutrients like potassium, and phosphorus, and nitrogen, and
calcium, that becomes unavailable for proper growth of our grass. Which brings
us to the topic of fertilizers themselves. See all fertilize products provide
some uniform information to help consumers like you and me to compare products
easily and figure out what it is we need that will help our yard. Every label
carries three numbers, usually right above or below the product name, these
three numbers form what is called the fertilizers NPK ratio. And those letters
stand for Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium. The products NPK numbers reflect
each nutrients percentage by weight. So for example if a fertilizer has 34-0-4
on it, it contains 34 percent Nitrogen, zero percent Phosphorus, and four
percent Potassium. Plants need a large quantity of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and
Potassium. We refer to those as the Macro Nutrients. Now other elements such as
Iron are just as critical to plant survival, but plants need them in much
smaller quantities. Each of those three main nutrients, N P K, all have their
own specific job that they do. Nitrogen, it spurs vigorous leafy growth and rich
green color in the lawn. Phosphorus really focuses on good strong root
development. And finally Potassium. That enhances overall growth, and helps
regulate root and top growth, and keeps plants healthy and balanced. Remember it
like this, up, down, all around. Nitrogen's going to help with the up. Potassium
going to help with the down, and Phosphorus is going to help with the all
around. For my yard and its pretty common for a lot of yards, I'm going to use a
starter fertilizer. An 18-24-12. That's going to really help my Bermuda come out
of dormancy, and spring into life. As for when we want to fertilize, we want to
hit before full growth really starts. For warm season grasses you want to hit it
around late spring or early summer and maybe a second app at the end of summer.
For cool season grass types, hit it around early fall, around October and
November before the grass goes dormant. For both types of grass, you shouldn't
apply anything that is wet or needs to get watered in during the heat of the
day. Water acts like a magnifying glass and can cause the plants to get
scorched! If you do apply fertilizer granules in the heat of the day, just make
sure the grass is dry, and you are confident that burning will not occur. Now
the timing of my fertilizing, I had rain the day before, which brings up a good
point. You want to water the lawn one to two days before application to prep it
to receive the fertilizer. You want to water just after the application of
fertilizer to insure the product gets into the soil. Now the way I timed it, my
aeration, my fertilizing, my overseeding, it rained the day before I tackled
this project, so the soil was nice and loose, I was able to pull out some decent
plugs, and the next following two days after doing all this, I've got rain
forecast. So, I'm going to let mother nature do the work for me, and let it
water in that fertilizer and grass seed. That way I don't have to bust out the
water hose and the sprinklers and do all that mess. As for calibrating my
spreader, all I did was read the product label of the fertilizer that I'm going
to be putting down. Every fertilizer and grass seed is going to tell you what
you need to set your spreader to, to get the amount that you want in your yard.
So you just simply go to the dial on your spreader, set it accordingly and your
off. What I'm going to do first is make a trim pass. I'm going to throw down the
edge control on my spreader, so that I'm not throwing out fertilizer onto the
sidewalk or the driveway. And I'll just make a perimeter pass so that I get a
nice barrier on the edges. Then I'll just simply just go back and forth through
the yard, until I get the appropriate amount of fertilizer that I want. So
that's fertilizing! It is an exact science and every yard is going to be
different. Your needs are going to be different from mine; so what I've done to
my yard is probably not going to fit yours. All the more reason to get a soil
test, have somebody explain it to you, and reach out to our customer service
staff, to figure out what it is you need to put in your yard to make it thrive.
This was a really fun part of the rehab program and I'm hoping for some really
good results. One other important thing your going to need when it comes to
fertilizer, patience! It's not going to happen over night! I should see some
results in about four to six weeks and I'll go from there. I'm planning on
hitting it with another fertilizer in about a month and a half, with a higher
Nitrogen content, so I get that nice deep, rich, green color! Like I say at the
end of every video, if there's something I missed when it comes to fertilizing,
you can leave them in the comments section below, or shoot our customer service
staff an email, or pick up the phone and give them a call. The next topic I'm
going to touch on and flush out for you is over seeding. I did that when I did
my aerating and my fertilizing, but like I said in the aeration video, I'm going
to make that a seperate one, so that I can go into it a little bit further and
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Chapin 4 Gallon Tree/Turf Pro Commercial Backpack Sprayer (61900
$117.87
(21)




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