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When should you treat your lawn?

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At this time of year, the lawn is actively growing and requires feeding, moss-killing, weeding and regular mowing. Spring is also a suitable time to over-seed sparse areas. Below are some of the tasks to undertake over spring and summer: Mowing This is the most obvious (and one of the most important) maintenance task over spring and summer. Mowing regularly keeps the lawn in good health. See our advice on lawns: mowing for more on the different cutting heights and mowing frequencies recommended in spring and summer. Killing moss Moss is a problem in damp, poorly drained lawns. Spring is a good time to remedy moss problems. There are several options for dealing with moss in lawns, see our advice on moss in lawns for further detail. Feeding In mid-spring (often late March to April), use a proprietary spring  or summer lawn fertilizer at the manufacturer’s recommended rates. Feeding the lawn will increase vigor and help prevent weeds and moss from establishing. Apply fertilizers when ...

Understanding the basics of Lawn Fertilization

 Beautiful lawns aren’t a product of nature but are created through careful nurturing and maintenance, and fertilizers are a vital ingredient for that. The same way people and animals need nutrients to grow, plants also need nutrients to thrive. When these nutrients are lacking, it's necessary to fertilize to boost adequate growth and performance. Choosing the right lawn fertilizer starts with knowing what nutrients are lacking in your soil, determined by a soil test. Lawns that aren’t fertilized entirely rely on the land for all their nutrients and don’t turn out great. What Is Lawn Fertilization? Lawn fertilization involves the use of materials or mixtures to improve one or more of the necessary plant nutrients. Fertilizers are essential to the health and vitality of your grass. Fertilizing your lawn will give you that healthy, lush, green lawn. The most vital ingredient in a lawn's nutrient is nitrogen, and each type of grass needs diverse amounts of nutrients for maximum gr...