How to Apply Fertilizer for a Healthy Lawn - Lawn Care Month

April is Lawn Care Month. Take some time over the next few weeks to learn how to give your lawn some love. It will return the favor by providing you a place to reenergize during this challenging time.

This week, let's talk about fertilizer. Properly applied fertilizer helps lawns thrive, allowing grass to be strong and capable of overpowering weeds that try and take up root. If you are not careful, there are a host of mistakes rookies make when applying fertilizer. The most common is applying fertilizer during the wrong time of the year. It is best to fertilize when grass is growing. Other make the mistake of not reading the label. It's important to understand what you are using and how to use it. 

While many people believe more of something is better than less, this is not the case with fertilizer. Too much fertilizer makes too much plant leaf and wont' allow the roots to grow well. Additionally, an excess of fertilizer can burn the lawn.

While the work of maintaining a healthy lawn can be time-consuming and takes extreme expertise to do well, the rewards to your family - and the environment - pay dividends. Green spaces are proven stress relievers. Get some sun and fresh air, right in your backyard.