Dry Lawn Fertilizer

Most scotts fertilizers can be applied to either a wet or dry lawn.

Dry lawn fertilizer.

If you re applying a weed and feed product like scotts turf builder weed feed though you may need to apply to wet grass to help the particles adhere to the weeds for best results. Fertilize only when the grass is dry to reduce the possibility of leaf burn and water your lawn thoroughly after fertilizing so the nutrients soak into the soil. Northern lawn fertilizer program for bermuda bluegrass rye and tall fescue 4 bag model 46222 view the scotts turf builder lawn care products. Additional lawn fertilizer tips.

Fertilizing on a regular schedule will help grass to withstand environmental stresses and grow thickly with good color and a strong root system. Make one complete pass vertically across your lawn and a second pass horizontally. Follow up 8 weeks later with scotts turf builder summer lawn food which fertilizes the lawn and helps drive water into hard dry soil. Fast acting fertilizers containing ammonium or urea are made using water soluble salts that only mix into the soil after they get wet.

Water the lawn a few days before you fertilize to make sure it isn t suffering from drought stress. To make sure you cover your entire lawn with fertilizer apply it in overlapping patterns. If you have a problem with lawn pests like ants spiders fleas and ticks try scotts turf builder summerguard lawn food with insect control which feeds the lawn and controls listed insects. Granular fertilizer this type of lawn fertilizer will be applied dry.

The best time to water your lawn after applying a dry. Liquid fertilizers these aren t recommended because they are hard to apply evenly and require frequent applications. Scotts turf builder 21 5 lbs. It can be spread with a spreader or you can use a shaker type container and spread it yourself.

Lawn fertilizers are most often seen for plants and flowers but there is liquid lawn fertilizer for lawns too.