Cold winters here in Pennsylvania can be tough on grass, so if you want to start spring off on the right foot, you'll need to give your lawn a pick-me-up to help it emerge from winter dormancy. It is recommended to fertilize your turf once in early spring to provide all the nutrients it needs to emerge from winter and commence growth again. Then, later in the spring and nearing summer, you should fertilize your lawn again to prepare it for the incoming summer heat. However, to make sure that your grass receives everything it needs during these two applications, it is essential to use weed control treatments alongside them!

Fertilize Your Lawn in Pennsylvania Once in the Early Spring

Lawn care employee spreading fertilizer in the spring on property in Telford, PA.

The winter months in Pennsylvania are harsh, and they can leave your lawn struggling when spring arrives. Because of this, you'll want to give your lawn a boost as soon as it begins greening up to help it recover from winter dormancy. That's where an early spring fertilizer treatment comes in!

An early spring fertilizer application will supply your grass with essential nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. These three macronutrients play critical roles in helping your lawn establish strong, deep roots, produce thick, healthy blades of grass, and build up its resistance to stressors like diseases and insect infestations.

The three main nutrients found in most fertilizers are nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium!

Fertilize Your Lawn in Pennsylvania Again in the Late Spring

As the temperatures begin to rise in the late spring in Pennsylvania, it is essential to pay close attention to the needs of your lawn. During this time, your lawn requires a great deal of nutrients to keep growing and thriving. Providing your lawn with an additional spring fertilizer treatment can help replenish the vital nutrients it needs to flourish.

In order to achieve the best results, it is important to use a high-potassium fertilizer product when applying a late spring fertilizer treatment. Potassium is essential in assisting grass with absorbing nutrients and water and also helps strengthen it so it can withstand stressors such as summer heat.

To maximize the benefits of spring fertilization, combine it with weed control.

Wild violet found on lawn in Telford, PA.

Weeds not only detract from the appearance of your lawn, but they also steal precious resources away from your grass. By combining fertilizer treatments with pre- and post-emergent weed control treatments, you can take full advantage of the benefits of spring fertilization without worrying about weeds taking over your lawn.

Pre-emergent herbicides create a barrier on your soil that prevents newly germinated weeds from sprouting above the surface. It should be applied in the spring before weeds have had a chance to sprout, making it the perfect companion for early spring fertilization. Post-emergent herbicides target existing weeds already visible on your lawn. You'll want to use post-emergent weed control throughout the spring in order to eliminate any weeds currently on your lawn.

Schedule our lawn fertilization service today to give your lawn in Pennsylvania a jumpstart this spring!

Your lawn goes through many trials and tribulations throughout the year, but nothing tests it quite like the changing seasons. However, you can help your grass get through any challenge it faces - especially the sweltering summer months - by scheduling our lawn fertilization service! At Green Grass Lawncare, Inc., we offer three different lawn care programs that include fertilization, weed control, and, depending on which program you choose, several other lawn care services!

Our fertilization programs are available to residential and commercial properties, along with HOAs, in Telford, Souderton, Harleysville, and other nearby areas in Pennsylvania such as Quakertown and Perkasie. Give us a call today at (215) 723-1034 to schedule!