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Normally three
nutrients or essential elements are important to consider in fertilizing a
lawn: nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K). Though many other
elements are necessary for proper plant growth, natural soil processes usually
provide sufficient quantities of all except these three.
Adequate
nitrogen the plants to develop a dark green color and to grow vigorously. The
amount of nitrogen required by a lawn varies with maintenance practices because
a lawn kept growing vigorously during summer with watering requires more
nitrogen than an unwatered lawn.
Understanding fertilizer numbers
The label on the fertilizer bag is required to show the percentage by
weight of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium:
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The first number
is Nitrogen, which promotes overall grass shoot growth |
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The second number
is Phosphorous, which promotes strong root growth |
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The third number
is Potassium, which helps grass withstand stress, for example, drought or
disease |
For example, a
24-2-8 fertilizer has 24% nitrogen, 2% phosphorus and 8% potassium. Nitrogen,
phosphorous and potassium are also sometimes referred to as N-P-K.
Dry
Granular Fertilizer
Quality Seasons applies only
premium quality granular fertilizers. Each application is custom blended for
that specific season and current weather conditions. We custom-tailor your lawn
care program to fit your lawn's needs. Consistent feeding from the beginning to
the end of the season is one key to your lawns
success.
Benefits of
consistent care are:
| 1. |
Wake-up your lawn and help it to recover faster from winter stress
and damage. |
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Improved lawn color, thin spots begin to fill in and overall health
improves. |
| 3. |
Improved Leaf vigor. (Resistance from traffic) |
| 4. |
Slow-release fertilizer is used to prepare your lawn for the tough and
stressful summer months. |
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Maintains color without pushing growth during the hottest months. Slow-release
granular fertilizer is used. |
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Provides added nutrients grass plants need to enter into winter in peak
condition. Slow-release granular fertilizer is used. |
DID YOU KNOW?
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We
only use dry granular fertilizers. |
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We
only use phosphorus free fertilizers. |
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We
always blow stray fertilizer granules from the hard surfaces back onto the lawn
to eliminate runoff into the sewers, streams and lakes. |
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We
include informative lawn care tips that allow you to team up with us to ensure
better results. |
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We
let you know when and how much to water. |
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We
let you know what is the correct mowing height. |
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We
remind you to sharpen your mower blade. |
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