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A lawn that is healthy will withstand the four climate seasons of Utah and continuously bring forth a dark green landscape that is beautiful and weed-free. But, when you see a nice lawn, it didn't happen without consistent maintenance and a little help from lawn fertilization services. Continue reading to discover when is the best time to fertilize the lawn, especially after the spring and summer growing seasons.
 
There are six standard times of the year when homeowners should fertilize their lawn, even when the grass is green and lush:

• Early Spring - Before new grass emerges, a lawn should be fertilized and treated to prevent crabgrass and weed growth
• Late Spring - To set your lawn up for success, a late spring fertilizer will help thicken the grass and reduce bare spots
• Mid-Summer - A light application of fertilizer in the summer increases the dark green color of your lawn. Contact Big League Lawns to learn about the best lawn fertilizer for midsummer.
• Early Fall - A fertilizer boost along with seeding to promote germination of new grass for next season
• Late Fall - Fertilize to shore up your lawn for the winter cold and to boost germination of new seeds
• Winter - Consider lawn fertilization services during the winter to apply the right fertilizer to sustain health

Many homeowners make the mistake of neglecting fall and winter fertilizing of their lawns, then wonder why they have to struggle in the spring and summer to achieve a lush and green landscape. But many lawn care experts consider the fall and winter fertilization to be the most important lawn feedings of the year.
 

When to Fertilize Lawn in Fall and Winter Seasons

Winter lawn care is your best defense against the harsh temperatures, cold rain, and heavy snow that is typical in Utah from as early as October and as late as March. That's six months of stress on your home's landscape! When homeowners leave their lawn unprotected and malnourished during the fall and winter, they make it more difficult to for a lawn to be healthy during the spring and summer months.
 
Here are some major nutrients that lawn fertilization services use to care for lawns year-round, but the key to a truly green and healthy lawn is the percentage of each nutrient used in the fertilizer, which can change depending on what your lawn needs and the time of year:
 

• Nitrogen (N) - Promotes the top growth of grass blades to be dense and green
  
• Phosphorus (P) - For healthy root growth which will sustain your lawn during winter months
  
• Potassium (K) - Increases the general health of your lawn, making the grass able to withstand stress

In addition to these major nutrients, your law fertilization services will include micronutrients that are missing from the soil in many locations. These minerals can make or break the health and appearance of your lawn - including zinc, iron, magnesium, manganese, copper, and sulfur.
 

Get a Free Lawn Analysis at Big League Lawns

Contact Big League Lawns, serving Utah communities for over 40 years. Our goal is to not only provide exceptional lawn fertilization services and landscape maintenance but to also help the homeowner learn more about how what they can do to promote a lush landscape. We are proud to use locally manufactured fertilizers and we are dedicated to eliminating pests and controlling weeds.
 

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