Lawn Fertilizing

A Good Nutritional Program in lawn care is one of the most vital parts of lawn maintenance.

It can reduce weeds, moss, and certain diseases and make lawn care easier.

 

Formulations on a fertilizer bag

·          (N) Nitrogen, (P) phosphorus and (K) potassium and are always shown in the same order N-P-K.

·          In lawn care, the available nitrogen will be one of the more important ingredients, as it is the main contributor to health and “greening” of lawn grasses.

·          An ideal fertilizer is a fertilizer containing a small amount of quick release, plus a slow release to supply (N) between fertilizations.

The Rosedale Gardens

Lawn Fertilizer Blend

22-2-14

with 65% Slow Release Nitrogen

 is formulated for lawns in our area and balances a quick release nitrogen with a slow release nitrogen for consistent fertilization through the season.

5 applications through the year will give the entire balanced nutritional program a lawn needs.

 

How much to apply?

·          Measure the lawn surface. Length x width will give the square footage of the lawn.

·          An average healthy lawn will need 4 pounds of nitrogen per year per 1,000 square foot of lawn area.

·          This breaks down to 1 pound per application

 

Yearly recommended application of Rosedale Gardens Special Blend:

1^st week in April

1^st week in June

1^st week in August

Mid-September

Mid-November

 

The formulation of Rosedale Gardens Blend

will require 4.5 pounds of product from the bag per 1000 sq. ft. of lawn area.

Formulate the lawn surface accordingly.

 

Apply as recommended.

·          The application rate can be adjusted based on the overall health and type of lawn.

·          Never exceed an annual application rate of 50 lbs per 1,000 sq. ft.

·          It is very important to apply evenly and uniformly

 

All lawn spreaders are different and adjusting them can be tricky,

Settings and distribution of fertilizer depends on how fast the person applying it walks and the type of spreader used.

 

Setting the spreader:

·          Set the spreader at a very low setting.

·          Figure the approximate amount needed for the complete application.

·          Fill the spreader and apply the fertilizer by going over the lawn evenly, several times until the entire correct amount is applied.

·          This can give the most accurate coverage.

Another method:

·          Stake out a 200 sq. ft. area of the lawn.  (example a 10 x 20 square)

·          Weigh, on a scale, the amount of fertilizer needed per 200 sq ft. (divide the amount per 1,000 sq. ft.  by 5)

·          Set the spreader on the recommended setting and spread the weighed amount on the staked out lawn area.

·          If you have fertilizer left in the hopper, increase the setting slightly. If you run out, lower the setting slightly.

·          Test again on another 200 sq. ft. area of the lawn until it is correct.

·          Write down the amount needed in a place it can be referred to at next feeding time.   

·          Change the setting if you change spreaders or fertilizer formulations.