Lawn care changes with the seasons, and keeping your lawn green and lush is an ongoing process. The average temperature and expected precipitation, as well as the growth patterns of various grasses and weeds, all factor into your lawn care decisions. If you’re not a lawn care expert, that’s okay! Our team at Aubin Ace Hardware in Manchester, NH, is here to help. We can recommend the best fertilizers for your lawn based on the time of the year and give you tips on when and how to apply treatments. Having a gorgeous lawn doesn’t have to be difficult. All you have to do is use the right fertilizers at the right time.
So, which fertilizers should you be using on your lawn right now? Here’s what our lawn care experts at Aubin Ace Hardware have to say.
Dealing with Dandelions and Weeds
The first thing you need to know is what’s growing on your lawn other than grass. Now that we’re in late spring and moving into early summer, we’re no longer trying to prevent crabgrass but rather combating dandelions and other weeds. Weeds like dandelions can be difficult to deter because their roots go deep into the earth, and there are a lot of them. Instead of attempting to pull up all your weeds by hand, using a weed control fertilizer will be much more efficient and effective.
Our Recommended Fertilizers
Knowing what you need to do is only the first step. Next, you need to know what fertilizers will do the job. Our team recommends using Scotts Step 2 and Scotts Weed and Feed. Scotts has a series of fertilizers and lawn products that you should use at specific times of year to get the best results for your lawn. Both Step 2 and Weed and Feed are most effective when applied in the late spring (May is the perfect time!) when daytime temperatures are consistently between 60º and 80º F. After applying these fertilizers, you should wait 24 hours before watering your lawn. If you can, wait to apply the fertilizer during the ideal weather conditions: a damp day when there’s no rain expected for at least 24 hours.
Better Lawn Care with Aubin Ace Hardware in Manchester, NH
Having a beautiful lawn is easy with the right products and the support of the knowledgeable team at Aubin Ace Hardware in Manchester, NH. Visit us to get everything you need to care for your lawn this summer and get some tips from our staff.
