Spring is a crucial time for your lawn in New Jersey, as it emerges from winter dormancy and begins its new growing season. So, applying fertilizer in the spring is good because it'll supply vital nutrients to help it green up and recover from winter-related stress. However, you'll want to ensure you apply the right amount to avoid overfertilization! After all, using too much can cause fertilizer burn, where the excess salts draw moisture from the grass, leading to brown, scorched patches. It can also result in nutrient pollution, which is when the excess nutrients run off into nearby water sources. Additionally, overfertilizing is a waste of money since your lawn can only absorb so much. To avoid these issues, you should hire pros to fertilize your turf in the spring. They'll know how much to apply and do so at the right times to yield the best results.

Using too much fertilizer in the spring can cause fertilizer burn.

Bleached grass next to green grass in Wayne, NJ.

Applying too much fertilizer in the spring can cause fertilizer burn, which occurs when the excess salts from the treatment draw moisture from the grass. As a result, your lawn will become dehydrated and appear brown and scorched, resembling a burn. Not only is this unsightly, but it can also cause long-term damage to your turf's health, which is the last thing you want to do, especially since it's just coming out of winter dormancy.

Overfertilizing in the spring can lead to nutrient pollution.

Another consequence of overfertilizing your lawn in the spring is nutrient pollution. When you apply too much fertilizer, your grass can't absorb all the nutrients, and the excess runs off into nearby water sources. This runoff can lead to nutrient pollution, where the water becomes enriched with nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus. This can cause harmful algal blooms, which deplete oxygen levels in the water and harm aquatic life. Therefore, it's important to use the right amount of fertilizer to avoid nutrient pollution and protect the environment.

Using too much fertilizer in the spring is a waste of money.

Using too much fertilizer in the spring is not only harmful to your lawn and the environment but also a waste of money. After all, you're essentially paying for fertilizer that your grass can't absorb, meaning you're not getting the full value of your investment. Additionally, if your turf becomes damaged from overfertilizing, you may need to pay for additional lawn care services to help it recover. These services can be costly and add to the overall expense of maintaining your lawn. By avoiding excessive fertilization, you can save money and ensure that your lawn remains healthy and vibrant.

Hire professionals to fertilize your lawn in the spring to avoid applying too much.

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To ensure your lawn receives the right amount of fertilizer in the spring, you should hire professionals to apply it. They have the knowledge and expertise to determine the appropriate amount of fertilizer for your lawn based on its specific needs. They'll also apply it at the proper times to yield the best results. By hiring professionals, you can rest assured that your lawn will receive the proper care and attention it needs to thrive without the risk of fertilizer burn, nutrient pollution, or wasted money.

Pros may use liquid or granular fertilizers, depending on your lawn's needs and size.

Call us today to sign up for our lawn fertilization service!

At Simply The Best Lawns, we offer a lawn fertilization service that includes routine applications throughout the growing season, including in the spring, to provide consistent nourishment for your lawn. Our team will ensure we use the right amount and apply it at the proper times to avoid overfertilizing and yield the best results. This service is part of our three larger lawn care programs, which also come with other essential treatments depending on which you choose!

We offer our lawn fertilization service to residential and commercial properties, as well as HOAs, in Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Essex, Bergen, Somerset, Sussex, Warren counties, NJ, and nearby areas. Some cities we serve include Wayne, Bridgewater, and Flemington, among others. Call us today at (973) 232-1776 to sign up!