Lawn Food If you want your lawn to be the envy of the neighborhood, and to rival the local golf course for greenness and beauty, you will have to be sure to feed the lawn properly. The nutrition the lawn gets will be reflected in its outward appearance, so it is important to get the lawn off to the best start possible. How often the lawn is fertilized can make a big difference in the overall health of the lawn. Recent studies have found that it is best to fertilize most lawns three times per year. For best results, lawn care experts recommend applying one fourth of the fertilizer in the early summer, after the ground has warmed and the grass has really started to grow.

Around the middle of August another quarter of the fertilizer should be applied. This feeding will take place just as the fall rains are beginning to fall, resulting in greater absorption of nutrients and a healthier, more lush and greener lawn.

Finally, the last half of the fertilizer should be applied at the end of November. This late feeding will help to fatten the roots of the lawn and help it better survive the winter to come. This combination of feedings is most likely to result in a denser turf and a healthier lawn from season to season.

While this combination of one quarter, one quarter, one half lawn feeding is of particular effectiveness when applied to perennial rye grass and tall fescue lawns, this feeding combination is very affective on all kinds of lawns. A lush and healthy lawn is a big part of home ownership, and proper feeding can provide any homeowner with a lawn of which he or she can be justifiably proud.

Proper lawn care does not have to involve lots of harsh chemicals or lots of expensive professional lawn care. While hiring a professional from time to time can relieve some of your burden and even help the lawn, it is entirely possible to enjoy a rich green lawn entirely on your own. Not only will creating your own lawn through a careful combination of feeding, mowing, weeding and maintenance save you lots of money on landscaping and lawn care, but it will give you the satisfaction of a job well done, and something to brag to the neighbors about.

After all, the lawn is a big part of the home ownership experience for many people, and many neighborhoods go a step further, holding lawn of the month competitions in which homeowners show off not only the beauty of their lawns but their landscaping talents as well. Whether your goal is to have that award winning lawn, or just a secure and happy place for the kids to play, feeding the lawn properly will help to keep it lush and green season after season.