To put it simply, yes, your lawn will certainly benefit from a spring feed. A beautiful lawn complements the rest of the garden and with spring just days away, there’s no better time to start thinking about your lawn care routine ready to enjoy your outdoor space this season.
To establish a healthy lawn to be proud of, we recommended developing a proper maintenance schedule which includes fertilisation. This will feed your lawn the nutrients it needs to not only make the grass greener, but to make your lawn grow thicker and increase its strength, health, and vigour.
Why is fertiliser important for my lawn?
Food provides us with the right blend of nutrients needed in supporting us to look and feel our best. Much like humans, our lawn needs a good balance of nutrients to remain healthy. Particularly after a long, dark winter, that has seen a cold frost bite at many lawns across the UK this wintery season, we want to bring back some colour and strength for spring.
Proper use of lawn fertiliser will keep your lawn in good condition and encourage strong, dense grass growth. Not only does lawn fertiliser improve the appearance of your lawn but it can also help your turf to recover from wear and tear and the effects of any harsh weather conditions. So, giving your lawn that much needed love and attention when spring starts is a well needed kick start, to provide your lawn with the essentials it needs to thrive throughout the year ahead.
When the lawn comes out of winter dormancy and begins to grow it needs the right nutrients to develop properly, a spring fertilisation will help feed the lawn the goodness it rightly requires.
What type of nutrient will benefit my lawn?
The type of nutrient you use and the time of year it is applied are critical – it’s all too easy to cause damage with an incorrect fertiliser programme. Whilst it’s very simple to quickly ‘green up’ a lawn with a high dose of nitrogen fertiliser, this is not sustainable in the long term and your lawn will eventually suffer.
The safest way to feed a lawn is to use the ‘little and often’ approach. This way your lawn will not become over fertilised, the grass plants will be able to absorb the nutrient that is being applied to keep them healthy (without causing excessive top-growth) and prevent other problems which can manifest as a result.
To create a green and healthy lawn it is essential to apply products which are relatively low in nitrogen and contain nutrients and organisms which work with the soil to unlock the full potential of your lawn. At Lawntech, most of the fertilisers we use are blended to our specific requirements and where possible are designed to work with the soil to help unlock undigested organic matter whilst reducing thatch and soil compaction. These products along with our other organically released fertiliser products, iron and seaweed extracts produce a sustainable green and healthy lawn all year round.
Spring fertiliser treatment is the standard for lawn care and provides optimum nutrients to kick start a healthy lawn following harsh winter conditions.
Top tips for applying fertiliser:
Here are our top 10 tips to consider when applying fertiliser to your lawn:
- Measure your lawn so you know how much nutrient to apply.
- Work out what variety of grass plants you have in your lawn – some grass plants such as fescues require less nutrient, whereas ryegrass requires more.
- When you purchase lawn fertiliser check on the label that it can be used at the time of year you are intending to use it.
- Beware of fertilisers that might contain weed killer or moss killer – you may not need these extra ingredients on your lawn.
- Try using less than the recommended dose but more regularly – the `little & often approach’.
- Never apply fertiliser during periods of drought unless the product is `drought safe’.
- Always thoroughly water – in lawn fertiliser during prolonged dry periods.
- Choose a good quality, reliable fertiliser spreader/applicator and calibrate it before use so you know how much is being applied.
- Do not over-lap when spreading the fertiliser as you will cause dark lines through the lawn. Its far better to do a double pass at half the rate.
- Never spill fertiliser on your lawn as it will scorch or kill the grass. If you do, make a spill clean it up quickly and drench the area in water.
To create a green and healthy lawn it is essential to apply products which are relatively low in nitrogen and contain nutrients and organisms which work with the soil to unlock the full potential of your lawn.
Contact us to find out more about our nutrient programme
Fertilising your lawn in spring will provide optimum nutrients for a healthy, green lawn. At Lawntech, we can provide you with a bespoke annual lawn care programme including nutrient application, weed and moss control and an array of other specialist treatments and services at competitive prices. Our qualified lawn care technicians have a wealth of knowledge and experience to ensure your lawn is nurtured and looked after in the way it deserves to be.
Contact our friendly team today or use our online measuring tools and satellite imagery to receive an instant, free, no-obligation quote for your lawn.
