What Is Fertilizing a Lawn?

The soil supplies turfgrass with some essential nutrients, but most soils can't provide everything your lawn needs throughout the whole growing season. An actively growing lawn uses a great deal of energy from these nutrients. Lawn fertilizer helps your grass stay healthy by: Promoting new leaf and root growth.

What does fertilizer do for your lawn?

The use of fertilizer will strengthen your grass roots so they can quickly absorb more water than unhealthy roots. This firms your soil and lessens the chances of water pooling to form messy mud puddles and bare patches.

When should I apply fertilizer to my lawn?

Early spring, usually late April to early May, is the best time to fertilize. You want to wait until the soil warms and the entire lawn is thriving and actively growing. Fertilizing a lawn still dormant or partially dormant from winter will minimize the effectiveness of the treatment.