How to Fertilize Your Yard

Imagine your front lawn with lush green grass that is the envy of every neighbor around. Now when you snap back to the reality of brown spotty grass full of weeds and dandelions, don't be too disappointed because the answer is actually quite simple. Achieving the goal of a spotless lawn is not as hard as many people think and can be accomplished in just a few simple steps. Try these easy ideas to get a beautiful lawn, because the grass doesn't always have to be greener on the other side of your fence:

The first step in fertilizing your lawn is preparing your yard for the work. It is a good idea to cut the grass just a few times in the spring before you plan on laying down the fertilizer. This will allow the grass to wake up from its winter dormancy and get on the fast track towards growth again. So don't be too impatient in wanting to fertilize your lawn, because a couple weeks of waiting will pay off in the long run.

The next step is to pick out your specific type of fertilizer. In choosing the correct type of fertilizer, you must keep three things in mind. First of all, what type of grass do you have? Each specific fertilizer caters to a different type of grass. In our world of many choices, grass is no longer just grass. Because of the slight variations in these grass types, it is a good idea to ask a worker at your local nursery what fertilizer would be best for your variety. If you aren't sure of your grass type, don't be ashamed to pull a handful up and bring it with you to the store.