Fertilising
There are many reasons why its important to fertilise your lawn.
Lawn Fertiliser Works with Important Nutrients in Soil
In order to have a healthy lawn (or any healthy plant life, for that matter) you’ll need high soil quality. Using a fertiliser for your lawn is the best way to do so. Over time, your soil will naturally lose many of the important nutrients it needs to survive. If you really want that lush, green lawn, you’re going to need to replace them. Fertiliser replaces and replenishes the essentials your lawn needs for a great look.
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3 key elements to a healthy lawn
Your Lawn needs fertiliser as much as Sunshine and Water.
Grass needs the correct amount of water and sunshine to be healthy and green, but don’t forget to feed it, too! Your lawn needs nutrients to thrive and survive. For soil to be as rich as possible, it needs 3 key elements:
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Phosphorous
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Nitrate
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Potassium
Think of this as the trinity for your lawn. If you don’t have even one of these, your lawn will look shriveled and brown. Lawn fertiliser is a fantastic solution when used right. Since it uses natural chemicals and vitamins, it’s a lawn care solution you can feel good about using. Not only are you taking care of your lawn by using fertiliser, you’re taking care of the environment. No need to worry about excess waste since fertiliser just dissipates into the soil. In fact, you can even use your own clippings for a cheap, eco-friendly solution!
You already know that fertiliser is an important part of your lawn’s diet. But did you know that it’ll actually help your grass grow faster? You can’t rely solely on your soil for great, healthy plant life. You’ll get better results by using fertiliser.
Like most homeowners, you’re probably worried about cost. Well, there’s a bit of good news! Using fertiliser is often quite cost effective. Following fertilisation, all you have to worry about is basic maintenance.
How to fertilse your lawn correctly
Fertilising is an important part of lawn care in Perth to get right. For newly planted lawns first check by lifting the corner of a couple of rolls to see if your turf has developed a root system, then apply only small amounts of fertiliser every 6 weeks until the turf is established.
To get your established lawn off to a good start in the growing season its best to use a complete fertiliser in early April (Autumn) and early September (early Spring) and if you need a quick green-up use a fertiliser high in nitrogen to promote a lush green lawn.
Before fertilising, rake the lawn to remove leaves and other debris. Allow at least two days after mowing before fertilising. Wait about a week after fertilising before you mow - and leave the catcher off the first time (the fertiliser could all end up in it if it's left on!)
Fertilising your lawn in the morning enables you to take advantage of cooler temperatures and morning dew to reduce the risk of burning the grass. As you spread the fertiliser and water it in, the nutrients will have the best chance of reaching the roots and being absorbed quickly.
You will know when it’s time to fertilise if you are noticing your lawn go yellow, slow growth or low lawn density.
Lawn grasses need food, just like other plants, but nutrients in soil often leach away with rainfall and irrigation. Regular fertilisation throughout the growing season helps provide the nutrients your grass needs for thicker, healthier growth.
Liquid fertiliser typically shows results sooner than slow-release granular fertiliser. Liquid fertiliser is likely the better option if you need to green up your lawn quickly. Because liquid fertiliser provides nutrients right away, it's an ideal starter fertiliser for new lawns.
It’s important to water within 24 hours of applying a granular lawn fertiliser. Watering helps the fertiliser to activate and to break down and begin feeding nutrients to the lawn. If you don’t water the fertiliser in it can burn the grass.
It's fine to spread your fertilizer before it rains as long as it's more mild or light conditions. Of course, water is important for plant growth and is similarly important to helping the fertiliser's nutrients break down and get absorbed through the roots.