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Lawn care tips from folks who have been growing in Montana for over 100 years.
How much should I put on, and when?
Putting the right amount of fertilizer on your lawn is the one of the most important parts of lawn care. Too little fertilizer won’t give you the results you want, and too much fertilizer (and not enough water) will actually turn your grass yellow or kill it completely.
Standard application dates:
Most lawns do well with four applications of fertilizer a year.
Early spring: Repair winter damage, control insects, fertilize
Late spring: Kill broadleaf weeds, fertilize
Early summer: Fertilize (and water often!)
Early fall: Fertilize, prepare for winter
Standard application rates:
Each lawn is different, but a “standard” application rate is about one pound of Nitrogen (N) per 1,000 square feet. That roughly translates to a setting around 4 on most spreaders.
Be sure to water HEAVILY for the first two weeks after fertilizer application to avoid lawn damage!
Want to be ABSOLUTELY SURE you’re using the right product at the right rate?
The only way to be 100% sure you’re doing what’s best for your lawn is to grab a soil sample and have it tested.
Testing will give you a report covering your soil’s pH level, an estimate of the plant-available nutrients, and a host of other information that will form the foundation of a good fertilization program.
Want to know the secret ingredient to having a great lawn?
Water. Lots of water.
Most lawns need between one and one and a half inches of water each week, and more when it gets hot. Most experts recommend watering heavily once or twice a week so the moisture gets all the way down to the roots.
Get the best lawn on the block.
Mountain View Co-op’s fertilizers are specifically blended
for maximum growth and plant health in Montana soil.
