Understanding which Fertilizer is right for your lawn.
N-P-K refers to the ratio of important elements in a fertilizer or soil amendment
N - stands for nitrogen, which is responsible for strong stem and foliage growth
P - is for phosphorus, which aids in healthy root growth and flower and seed production
K - stands for potassium, which is responsible for improving overall health and disease resistance
Nitrogen (N)
+ An established lawn needs primarily nitrogen, since it is not producing any fruit or flowers
+ Nitrogen helps make plants greener, and helps them grow faster.
+ Produces lush, tender, green leaves (or grass blades)
- Lack of Nitrogen results in a yellow-green colour (chlorosis) and little or no growth
Phosphorus (P)
+ A new lawn needs more phosphorous to produce roots
+ Phosphorous is good for root growth, disease resistance, seed and fruit growth.
+ Don’t use high nitrogen because the roots are not ready to handle top growth
- Lack of Phosphorus can result in slow or stunted growth and purplish discoloration on leaves
Potassium (K)
+ Potassium can help with increasing root growth, with drought resistance, and with disease resistance.
+ Strengthens cell wall structure for strongstems
- Lack of Potassium can cause week stemsand slow growth