Fertilizing

Fertilizers supply the nutrients a lawn needs to grow well and remain healthy. Follow these guidelines for proper fertilizing:

• Use a fertilizer that supplies all three major nutrients: nitrogen, phosphate, and potash. (16, 16, 16)
• Too much nitrogen fertilizer during periods of stress causes lawn diseases. Avoid heavy fertilization during stress periods. Cool-season grasses are under stress during hot weather.
• Spread the fertilizer evenly over the lawn with a broadcast spreader.
• Water thoroughly immediately after fertilizer application. This dilutes the dissolved fertilizer and prevents it from burning the lawn.