Lawn Fertilizing
Fertilizing your lawn is much easier than you might think. All you need is the right product, in the right amount, applied before it rains or before watering your lawn.
Here are the easy to follow fertilizer application guidelines for best results::
- Fertilizer should be applied every 6 – 8 weeks, throughout Spring, Summer, and Fall
- Regular use will help thicken lawn, which will choke out the weeds
- Use appropriate fertilizer for each season (see chart below)
- Apply fertilizer with either a handheld or push spreader, making sure to follow application rates (see chart below)
- Fertilizer dissolves with water – best applied before rain or before watering your lawn
How to Apply
- Measure lawn to determine square footage
- Weigh out fertilizer based on the guideline below
- Start spreading on low – medium setting, apply half the amount over lawn
- Apply remaining half on second pass
Multiple passes help reduce over fertilizing in the same areas
Fertilizer Chart
Use the following guideline to choose the right fertilizer to use depending on the time of the year:
| Season | Recommended Fertilizer | Application Rate | Bag Size & Coverage |
| Early Spring | 30-5-5 Grass Grower | 5 pounds per 1000 square feet | 10KG – 4,400 sq ft 25KG – 11,000 sq ft |
| Spring | 21-7-7 Weed Choker | 5 pounds per 1000 square feet | 10KG – 4,400 sq ft 25KG – 11,000 sq ft |
| Summer | 16-8-8 Maintenance | 7 pounds per 1000 square feet | 25KG – 7,800 sq ft |
| Fall | 21-7-7 Weed Choker | 5 pounds per 1000 square feet | 10KG – 4,400 sq ft 25KG – 11,000 sq ft |
| Late Fall | 30-5-5 Grass Grower | 5 pounds per 1000 square feet | 10KG – 4,400 sq ft 25KG – 11,000 sq ft |
| New Seed Starter | 5-20-20 New Lawn Care | 5 pounds per 1000 square feet | 10KG – 4,400 sq ft 25KG – 11,000 sq ft |