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How to fertilize and aerate
How to fertilize your lawn
Fertilizing with a slow-release fertilizer provides missing
nutrients which help create slow, even growth. While opinions
vary on the need for fertilizing, when and how much to fertilize
will be more a factor of the condition of the lawn and soil than
any routine. Remember that over-fertilizing can cause harm,
and that most fertilizing should be applied in the spring so that
it will release into the lawn through the summer. For more
information, check with a local nursery or lawn care specialist,
and read and follow the fertilizer manufacturer’s instructions.
Aerating your lawn
Consider aerating your lawn in spring. Using an aerator to
remove cores of soil from the lawn increases the speed of
clipping decomposition and encourages deeper root growth by
opening up the soil and permitting greater movement of water,
fertilizer and air.
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