Some homeowners choose to fertilize their own yard, while others hire a lawn care service for a green lawn. The benefits of fertilizing a lawn with a professional include these:
Fewer weeds: Fertilizers can assist in weed reduction through thickening grass and deepening roots. A professional service can also apply preemergent and weed treatments as needed.
Healthy grass: Grass that has been fertilized properly can be less prone to disease, leaving your yard with fewer spotty or brown patches. Professional services can combine fertilizer treatment with lawn aeration for yards with tightly compacted soil to create a more hospitable environment for grass.
Increased growth: Often, nutrients are unevenly dispersed throughout a lawn, leaving some areas healthy while others struggle to grow. Fertilizers can ensure that your grass is lush throughout by distributing nutrients into the entire yard. A lawn treatment professional can also provide overseeding for thicker, more luxurious grass.
Safer soil: Thin grass can leave soil exposed to the elements, contributing to soil erosion, runoff, and depleted nutrients. Fertilized, thick grass with a deep root system will protect your soil’s nutrients and placement, leaving it healthier for years to come.
Insect control: Thicker, fertilized lawns are more resilient in the face of outdoor pests, such as grubs. Professional lawn services can also offer pest control services for your lawn needs.