As the fall cleanup season starts to wind up and leaves are dropping, it is time to consider a few options for lawn care. One of the most important concepts we try to instill is consistency. Your best results will come from implementation of a planned, balance fertilizer program.
Soil Tests are always your best bet in order to help determine exact needs for your lawn. Once you test the soil, a benchmark will be established and you’ll know which products can be most effective in your particular case. Subsequent soil tests will help you determine if the applications you have been making are having the intended results. In most cases we suggest no more than 5# of Nitrogen per year per thousand square feet. At 10,000 to 12,500 square feet of coverage per 50# bag, our winterizer products are providing no more than .75# of Nitrogen. This works perfectly as a 4th or 5th step application and won’t overload the lawn with fertilizer as it prepares to go dormant.
18-0-18 – Great Option for Winterizer. Higher Potassium helps prevent Winter Kill and shrinks the cells in the blades of grass making them tougher overall. No Phosphorous makes it acceptable for use according to State of CT regulations. Nitrogen component fits well with a lower amount for the winter as part of 4 or 5 # of N per year.
14-0-3 – All Mineral with Pelletized Lime and 2% Iron – Another good option for Winterizer. Priced right and provides a 2-in-1 application in case you need some limestone. A little light on Potassium, and the low N won’t contribute to any late season surge in growth, and the lack of Phosphorous complies with State of CT regulations.
Pelletized Lime – of course if you need a heavy amount of lime per 1000 square feet, straight pelletized lime is your best bet. A safe recommendation is approximately 50# per 1000 square feet at one time. Inexpensive and easy, liming is a perfect late fall application.
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