http://www.mattslawns.com/taxonomy/term/3/0 en http://www.mattslawns.com/node/4 <p>Fertilizing your lawn is one of the most important things that a lot of people forget to do. Generally, about 4 times per year is enough. </p> <p>Mainly done in the spring and summer. Fertilizing provides much needed nutrition to your grass. Most people eat three meals a day as opposed to your lawn which only needs 4 major meals per year. Not fertilizing at all would be like you or I not eating all day. Our bodies would go into "starvation" mode. This means that your body turns inward and saps all the nutrition that is already there. We would get tired, weak, and our immune system does not work as well. The same can be said for what happens if you don't fertilize your lawn. </p> <p>There are three main nutrients that your lawn needs. These are nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Nitrogen gives your grass that beautiful dark green color and helps produce a thick, lush turf. Phosphorus strengthens the roots and causes proper seed formation. </p> <p>Potassium (Yes, the same kind that comes from bananas. Which is why banana peel makes a great part of natural compost.) helps foster vigorous growth and helps grass resist diseases.</p> <p><a href="http://www.mattslawns.com/node/4">read more</a></p> Fertilize Sat, 10 Feb 2007 23:21:12 -0600 Matt 4 at http://www.mattslawns.com