Greetings, fellow yard enthusiasts.
I thought I would share my expertise on spring fertilization, as this is something my neighbors often ask me about. One component of a solid lawn care program is to have healthy turf that out competes weeds for sunlight, moisture and nutrients. To get ahead of weeds in the spring, you can apply your spring fertilizer in combination with a preemergence herbicide. Preemergent herbicides work by setting up a weed barrier in the soil that prevent many common weeds like Crabgrass from growing once their weed seeds germinate.
Applications should be made prior to soil temperatures reaching 55 degrees. You can monitor this timing by tracking night time temperatures. As night time temperatures approach a consistent 50 degrees, that is the time to consider your spring fertilizer with a preemergent herbicide. Information on products like this can be found at your local extension service or at your local lawn and garden retailer.
For best results, always read and follow label instructions! If anyone has any fertilizing tips, I hope you will comment on my post.
Mark