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10 Important Reasons Why You Should Fertilize Your Lawn
By: Adam Boulton
Feeling too lazy to fertilize? Here are 10 reasons why you should get off your computer and give your lawn what it deserves!
1. Lawns that are never fertilized are far less healthy. They will have short, thin root systems, and few resources to get them through stressful periods such as droughts and cold winters.
2. Correctly fertilizing your lawn keeps the weeds out which means less competition for healthy grass to grow.
3. Providing the right amount of nutrients to your lawn means it will retain its natural lush green color. And we want our lawns to be green!
4. Pests, diseases, and insects are less likely to disturb or ruin your lawn.
5. Fertilizing is probably the cheapest, yet most effective way to positively impact your lawn?s appearance and health. It?s also by far the easiest!
6. A well-fed lawn comes to life earlier and is healthier in the spring.
7. Fertilizing properly corrects imbalances in ph brought on by irrigation water and water treatments.
8. Fertilizing regularly controls lawn growth rate which helps home-owners better estimate mowing time and height.
9. A proper fertilizing regime controls pesky brown or yellow areas.
10. Fertilizing gives you bragging rights because you will have the greenest lawn on the block!
Adam Boulton is an experienced gardener and lawn care specialist. Please visit his site on fountain gardens to further enhance your lawn's curb appeal. You can also visit his homepage at fountains-galore.com |