If you’re wondering if it’s necessary to fertilize your new lawn, you’re not alone. Many people think that new grass will grow without any help, especially if other areas of the lawn are thriving.
While you may get some growth without fertilizing your new lawn, in a lot of cases, the nutrients that are readily available in the soil aren’t enough to support new growth, whether you’re planting seed or laying sod.
Soil that doesn’t have adequate nutrients can lead to patchy growth and thin grass, which can cause a lot of dust and erosion. Using a good fertilizer for new grass helps it come in lush and dense and maintains that growth in the long run.