April 28 2014

Spring Landscaping Tips for Toronto ON: !

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Fertilization

Fertilization Facts:

1. Fertilizing Reduces the Chances of Weed Growth!!Thick, healthy grass is naturally resistant to weed growth. As you know, weeds are very resilient and aggressive when in your lawn. However, they have a much harder time taking root when your lawn is thick and healthy. !!Using a fertilizer to make the grass in your yard as healthy and thick as possible will go a long way in reducing weed activity without using additional products or taking additional measures.!!

Fertilization Facts:

2. Helps Grass Grow with less cost!!!

Water is expensive! as time goes on the cost for watering your lawn continues to rise. With summers in the GTA reaching temperatures near 40 Degrees Celsius, you need more and more water to keep the roots of your grass alive. Use fertilizer to help jumpstart the growth of your roots and save money every month on your water bill!

Choosing the RIGHT fertilizer!

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Choosing the RIGHT fertilizer!

✤ Fertilizer is made up of 3 main components (N,P,K)!

✤ 1) Nitrogen!

✤ 2) Phosphorus!

✤ 3) Potassium

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Choosing the RIGHT fertilizer!

✤ Nitrogen (N), the first chemical listed, helps with plant growth above ground. Nitrogen does a great job of promoting the green leafy growth of foliage, and provides the necessary ingredients to produce lush green lawns.!

✤ Fertilizer with High (N) is best used in the Spring to help initiate the growth of the Grass

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Choosing the RIGHT fertilizer!

✤ Phosphorus (P), the middle number, is very effective at establishing growth below ground, in the form of healthy root systems. It is also the component most responsible for flower blooms and fruit production. You’ll notice that fertilizers designed for flower production, or starter-type fertilizers for your lawn, have a high middle number.!

✤ Fertilizer with High (P) is best used in the Summer to help initiate the growth of the Grass

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Choosing the RIGHT fertilizer!

✤ Potassium (K), the last number listed, is considered important for overall plant health. This is primarily due to its ability to help build strong cells within the plant tissue. In turn, the plants withstand various stresses, such as heat, cold, pests, and diseases..!

✤ Fertilizer with High (K) is best used in the Winter to help initiate the growth of the Grass

How Often to do I fertilize?

For best results you will want to fertilize 5 times a year

✤ (1) Spring: April!

✤ (2) Summer: May/June or June/July!

✤ (1) Fall: September!

✤ (1) Late Fall/Winter: November

What Brands of fertilizer are best?

What Brands of fertilizer are best?

Every lawn is different and was planted in unique soil. The best way to choose fertilizer is by matching the time of year to the mix of chemicals (N,P,K) and experiment to see what

brand works best for you!

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Should I use a contractor?

Contractors:!Will have their own unique blend that they have discovered works the best for your region. You are hiring their knowledge and understanding of the local area, perfect time to apply.!!

Most will also offer a weed spraying package to help combat the growth of weeds.

Overview

✤ Fertilizer is a great tool to help you achieve the very best lawn you can. !

✤ It fights weed growth and helps save you money

Overview

✤Use (N,P,K) To help you decide on the best fertilizer to use for each application

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