Fertilizing With Natural Nutrients
Now that spring is fully blooming and temps across the entire country are getting hotter, it is time to think about lawn care, and more importantly, fertilization! But do you want to go natural or organic? Do you know what that really means? After all, organically treated lawns look much better when they are treated properly! Bet you didn’t know that!
Naturally fertilized lawns do develop and show results slower. But that’s just fine by me! The reason is because organic fertilizers release their nutrients when temps are hotter, whereas synthetic fertilizers release nitrogen into the soil from water. The good news is that organics feed the lawn slowly over time, thus giving it long term strength.
Don’t worry though, because anyone who is in the lawn care business knows that organically treated lawns look much better in the long haul. This is because the slow release of nutrients helps the lawn to recover and build slowly, over time, which makes it stronger. Synthetically treated lawns, however, tend to green up fast and fade even faster. It’s like a sugar rush that only lasts for a short time and fades in a crash!
Now that you know what works best, here are some of my favorite natural fertilizers for your lawn care needs this season.
Milorganite: this organic lawn fertilizer is known as a bio-solid because it comes directly from sewage treatment plants in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. While that may turn you off, the fertilizer itself turns up the vigor of grass plants. Milorganite contains slow release nitrogen and also iron. Iron is what makes the lawn that deep blue that sets it apart. Milorganite is available for around $15 for a 36 lb bag that will treat 2,500 square feet. It requires just a couple applications; one in early summer, and another in later fall.
Ringer Lawn Restore: Ringer is a natural lawn fertilizer derived from chicken parts and chicken castings and provides a super efficient source of nitrogen for turf. It does have a bit of a smell to it; ok, a lot of smell, but works very well for rejuvenating a lawn that is in bad shape. If your lawn just won’t seem to grow, try Ringer in the later spring or early summer and see if it helps.
Earth Worm Castings: Finally, for my friends who are very conscious about utilizing animal products for anything, there are earth worm castings which are very high in nitrogen and potassium. These guys love garbage and make the best compost for your lawn. You should expect to pay a little more for warm castings, but the results are really unmatched.
Other than that, you should properly mow and water your lawn all year long to keep it in top shape! I wish you the best of luck in your organic lawn care endeavors this season!
Tags: Environmental, fertilizer, gardening, home improvement, landscaping, lawn care
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