It’s Time To Consider Your 2009 Lawn Care Plan

I know you are not thinking about it right now, but soon enough the lawn is going to emerge from under the snow and the weeds are gonna pop. Do you think you can handle it?

I have to figure that most of you are going to wait until the last minute to figure out what you are going to do with the grass this season. But you need to be ready to get out and put down the lawn treatments to make the lawn grow properly and keep out the nasty weeds. These tips should help you start your plan of action for this year.

The primary thing to think about is the type and kind of fertilizer you plan to put down. When I say that, I mean that you will need to figure out the makeup of the elements. I really don’t like the super high nitrogen dosed fertilizers as they offer very little to the lawn outside of a growth spurt. You really should try to find a fert that has some phosphorus and potassium as well.

I also recommend you get an organic based fertilizer for the summer months. These types of fertilizer release into the soil very slowly, thus preventing browning from over application. They also provide a great source of long term, slow release elements that are healthy for the turf.

So now that you know what types of fertilizer you are going to lay down in order to make the lawn green and thick, it is now time to think about weed control chemicals and products. First off, NEVER use a weed and feed product. They really offer no control of weeds anyway and they force you to throw weed killing chemicals all over everywhere whether weeds are present of not. That is just not environmentally responsible.

Always use liquid weed control and spot spray or target the weeds where they are and no where else.

Finally come the finishing touches. You will need some sort of insect control and probably a fungus treatment for the later spring. I’d also recommend you get some type of product that contains an iron additive as that will turn your lawn dark blue, giving you the edge you are looking for!

Well guys, that’s it! You should be all set if you can get some good fertilizer, carefully spot targeted weed killer and a little iron. Throw in the insect treatment and you have the makings of a beautiful lawn this summer. Don’t worry, it’s not that difficult!