If you put forth the effort to fertilize your lawn, you already have great intentions. However, you can end up doing more harm than good if you aren't armed with the right knowledge and tools.
We caught up with Brian Feldman of TruGreen to learn about the five mistakes he often sees people make when fertilizing their lawns.
«Fertilizing your lawn may seem straightforward, but there are several vital steps to follow and nuances to grasp to ensure your lawn receives the required nutrients to stay healthy,» he says.
Brian Feldman is the senior director of technical operations at TruGreen, a lawn care company.
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When it comes to fertilizing your lawn, there really is such thing as too much of a good thing. According to Feldman, applying an excessive amount of fertilizer could harm the soil and burn your grass.
Dousing your lawn with too much fertilizer destroys the soil's pH balance, which, in turn, leads to fertilizer burn.
Fertilizer burn causes your grass to turn brown or yellow, which is not the look you're going for. You'll need to water your lawn extra to help it recover.
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On the other end, not applying enough fertilizer is also a common problem Feldman notices. Lawns that don't receive enough fertilizer often lack the proper nutrients required to grow and stay green.
You can spot an underfertilized lawn by its thin and patchy appearance, while a properly fertilized lawn will look more lush and dense.
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When searching for the right fertilizer for your lawn, you need to consider its specific needs.
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