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Introduction: 0:00
WPoor Water Management: 0:25
Fertilizing at the Wrong Time: 1:06
Not Testing Your Soil: 1:33
Using the Wrong Fertilizer: 2:07
How to Apply Fertilizer: 2:45

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Fertilizer strengthens your turf and ensures your lawn grows strong, but common mistakes can impact your lawn’s health or even damage it.

One of the most common mistakes homeowners make is they overwater their turf. Many fertilizers need to be watered in after application, but too much water can make a lawn more vulnerable to weeds, pests, and disease.

Surprisingly, there is a correct way to water your lawn. Most grasses only need about 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week, including rainfall. We recommend that water is delivered all at once. Don’t water a little every day, as that will cause roots to grow shallow and weaken your grass.

Water your lawn deeply in the morning, before temperatures rise. This will give the water time to soak into the soil and be absorbed by the roots before it can evaporate in the heat.

Applying fertilizer is all about timing. Many fertilizers have long residual effects, so make applications during the right season to get the best visible results.

The best window for applying fertilizer will depend on the local climate, geographical location, and your turf grass species, so your specific timing will vary. A good rule of thumb is to use soil temperature to determine when to apply fertilizer.

Everyone’s lawn is different and should be tested to learn its nutrient makeup. Not running a soil test runs the risk of overstimulating or understimulating your lawn with the wrong fertilizer.

You can get the supplies needed to run a soil test at home, but most university agricultural extensions should be able to conduct a full soil analysis for you. A full soil analysis will tell you your soil’s pH level, its nutrient makeup, its organic composition, if toxic metals are present, and its salt content. Use this information to determine what fertilizer is best for you.

On the topic of using the best fertilizer for your lawn, be sure to read your product’s label thoroughly before you finalize your purchase. The fertilizers themselves are all built differently, so the wrong one can do more harm than good.

First, look for the fertilizer’s NPK ratio. NPK stands for Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium, and is usually displayed on the front of the product. Knowledge of your lawn’s turf grass and the soil analysis will help you determine which NPK ratio to look for. You can also read the product’s label to learn more about application timing and frequency, the labeled application rate, and if there are restrictions on its use.


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