Lawn fertilizers typically come in two forms: liquid and granules. Most people opt for liquid fertilizer because it is less expensive and easier to apply. Professional lawn care companies like TurfWorks, however, rely on granulated fertilizer, which is released more slowly. This ensures that grass has access to nutrients over a longer period of time, and it reduces the risk of burning a yard with too much fertilizer at once. It also prevents problems like liquid fertilizer washing away with rain. Professional companies have the experience, expertise, and equipment to apply lawn fertilizer accurately and appropriately to achieve the best results.
In addition to the physical form of your lawn fertilizer, you’ll also need to consider its composition. Most lawns benefit from a fertilizer that is high in nitrogen because it helps grass to grow. However, specific lawns might be fighting unique problems that need more targeted solutions than simply better grass growth. If a yard is mostly bare, the composition of fertilizer is best when it’s equal parts nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus. Conversely, if you’re trying to support flowering plants, a ratio of 3-2-1 nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium is better.
TurfWorks can explain how these ratios impact your yard and suggest smaller things you can do in between fertilization to keep grass healthy, such as leaving some lawn clippings, which provide additional nitrogen as they break down.