{"id":2882,"date":"2024-02-16T11:46:48","date_gmt":"2024-02-16T16:46:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sunpowerlawncare.com\/?p=2882"},"modified":"2024-02-27T11:11:16","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T16:11:16","slug":"when-to-fertilize-a-lawn-a-seasonal-guide-for-optimal-turf-nutrition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sunpowerlawncare.com\/when-to-fertilize-a-lawn-a-seasonal-guide-for-optimal-turf-nutrition\/","title":{"rendered":"When to Fertilize a Lawn: A Seasonal Guide for Optimal Turf Nutrition"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you ready for summer? We are! While it never gets quite as cold down here as in the states further north of us, there\u2019<\/span>s just something about the summer season that lends itself to fun. However, in the lead-up to those activities, the dedicated homeowner will often want to\u00a0get a head start<\/span><\/a>\u00a0on their lawn care activities. The mowers might not be on yet, but they\u2019<\/span>re ready to go. This mindset raises a curious question: do you know when to fertilize a lawn?<\/p>\n

The answer may surprise you, especially since\u00a0Alachua County bans<\/span><\/a> the use of fertilizer from July 1st through February. With so many of our customers living in Alachua, is there a best time to fertilize a lawn?<\/p>\n

Yes, there is! Let\u2019<\/span>s look at when to fertilize your lawn with this seasonal guide to optimal turf nutrition.<\/p>\n

Why is there a fertilizer ban?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The first question we\u2019<\/span>re sure you’re asking is “Why is there a fertilizer ban in the first place?” To put it simply, there is concern about runoff and how it affects water quality. Alachua County isn\u2019<\/span>t the only region in Florida to ban the use, and as late as last year there was a state-wide ban in consideration.<\/p>\n

Nitrogen runoff during the rainy season can pollute waterways. This might not seem like a problem at first, especially with high-quality water treatment plants keeping us safe. However, the reality is the more contamination builds up, the more chemicals we need to treat it. In addition, those with well-water sources for their homes often don\u2019<\/span>t have the same level of treatment solutions.<\/p>\n

What role does fertilizer play in lawn health?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Fertilizer helps to provide three crucial pieces of nutrition giving your turf what it needs to thrive. Those are:<\/p>\n