Organic fertilizers are usually slow or controlled release forms so that less fertilizing is necessary. The fillers in organic fertilizers have the advantage of acting as soil amendments in addition to supplying nutrients. With organic fertilizers there is also less danger of fertilizer burn. There are many types of fertilizers available in the local garden shops. Lawn fertilizers will usually have a higher percentage of available nitrogen.
Liquid fertilizers can be easier to use, as are grow sticks or other solid fertilizers.
Topdressing - the application of a fertilizer over a plant or lawn when the plants are actively growing. Foliar Feeding - the application of diluted, water soluble fertilizers which are sprayed onto plant foliage.