A successful fertilization plan is essential to keeping your lawn looking its best throughout the year. Fertilizer provides important nutrients that help grass grow healthy and strong, while also giving it the green color we all love. A well-planned fertilizer program will ensure your lawn stays healthy in times of extreme weather, drought, and other conditions that could otherwise harm it.

Regular applications of high-quality fertilizer ensure your turf receives an adequate supply of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. These three components are essential for plant growth and health. In addition to providing these essential elements, a regular fertilization plan will also help prevent weed infestations by controlling the pH balance in the soil and making it difficult for weeds to germinate.

Here are additional benefits on starting and maintaining a fertilization plan throughout the year:

1. Fertilizer provides essential nutrients to the soil. Lawns need a balance of nutrients, including nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, to thrive. A fertilization plan ensures that these nutrients are being replenished on a regular basis, allowing your grass to grow strong and green.
   
   
2. Fertilization helps prevent weed growth. Weeds compete with your grass for resources, and can quickly take over a lawn if left unchecked. A fertilization plan helps keep your grass healthy and vigorous, making it more difficult for weeds to establish themselves.
   
   
3. Fertilization promotes deep root growth. Deep roots are important for the overall health of your lawn. They help the grass withstand drought and heat, and make it more resilient to damage from pests and diseases. A fertilization plan helps encourage deep root growth, ensuring that your lawn is well-established and able to withstand the elements.
   
   
4. Fertilization can help improve the appearance of your lawn. A well-fertilized lawn will have a lush, green appearance that is sure to impress. Additionally, fertilization can help to improve the density of your lawn, making it look more full and lush.
   
   
5. Fertilization helps to maintain a healthy lawn throughout the year. A fertilization plan can be tailored to the specific needs of your lawn, taking into account factors such as the type of grass, the climate, and the time of year. This ensures that your lawn receives the right nutrients at the right time, helping to keep it looking its best all year round.

Fertilizing your lawn a couple times throughout the year (Spring - Fall) is essential. The fertilizer should be applied evenly and at the correct rates to ensure all areas of your turf get an equal amount of nutrients. In addition, it's important to water your lawn after fertilization to help the nutrients sink into the soil. When selecting a fertilizer, look for one with slow-release nitrogen sources so that essential nutrients are released over time rather than all at once. This will help prevent nutrient runoff into nearby bodies of water.

By following these steps, you'll have a lush, healthy lawn year round! A successful fertilization plan can save you time, money, and effort while also improving the health and appearance of your lawn. Investing in a good fertilization plan is an easy and effective way to ensure your lawn looks its best all year long.

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Don't let your lawn suffer from a lack of essential nutrients and weed infestations.

Let us create a fertilization plan tailored to the specific needs of your lawn. With our expertise, you can have a lush, green lawn all year round.

Contact us if you are interested in CLS’ fertilization services. Our team will come to your property six times throughout the year (Spring - Fall) and our services include: 

1. Early Spring: Fertilizer & Pre-emergent Crabgrass Control
2. Late Spring: Fertilizer & Granular Broadleaf Control
3. Early Summer: Fertilizer & Surface Feeding Insect Control
   
4. Mid-Summer: Liquid Broadleaf Control with Fertilizer
   
5. Late Summer: Fertilizer & Post-emergent Weed Control
6. Early Fall: Fall Fertilizer