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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Franklin Neave | Posted under Landscaping Gardening
Find Out Why Liquid Lawn Fertilizer Is So Popular
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Fertilized turf grows faster, rebounds from dry periods faster, resists disease and insects better, and stands up to the everyday wear and tear. But how often should you feed your turf? It used to be that you would grab a dry bag of fertilizer and spread it across the lawn quarterly. But now with the new liquid lawn fertilizer things are definitely changing. First of all there's no more big heavy bags to drag around and that in itself is a real treat. But why liquids? They are easy to apply; all you have to do is spray them on using your regular garden hose and sprinkler. Another advantage is most of these liquid fertilizers don't burn the lawn which is a real benefit over the higher nitrogen fertilizers previously used. The liquid fertilizers are applied much more often so the amount of nitrogen is much lower and thus burned lawns are a thing of the past. There are two types of liquid fertilizer. The ready to use is sold in a disposable container and all you need to do is attach your garden hose and apply. Convenience is the selling point of these. You need to apply these frequently because the nutrient level is extremely low. The other type is a concentrate that you feed into a reusable sprayer which is attached to your hose. You use only a small amount which is then diluted with water. These formulas deliver as much nitrogen as bagged fertilizer so you need to be careful not to burn the lawn. Liquid can be more expensive than bagged formulas but its well worth the extra cost because of convenience and ease of use. It's effective, affordable, and safe for your lawn and for all your plants. The most convenient spray fertilizer is the kind that uses your garden hose and sprinkler. The evenness of distribution is dependent on you and how evenly the water is distributed. You can hook it into your sprinkler and let it distribute or you can do it with a hand held sprinkler. Just walk and spray. Be sure to wear your shoes so you don't get the fertilizer on your feet. You should begin by comparing the liquid fertilizers on the market. There are many different ones and you need to determine which will be most effective for the type of grass you have, the condition of your lawn, the area you live in, and a host of other important elements. Preen lawn week killer and fertilize is one of those that's a popular choice. This one combines three effective weed killers with a proven fertilizer combination. And the liquid form makes it easy to use. Scotts Liquid Turf is probably one of the most popular formulas. In 24 hours or less you'll see your grass instantly turn green in front of your eyes. Get it with the weed control and your dandelions will disappear. All you need is your garden hose and this liquid formula will have your lawn looking great in no time. Your lawn is an extension of your home and you take as much pride in having a lawn that looks great as you do a home that looks great. Liquid lawn fertilizer can help you take your lawn from good to great in no time at all. About The Author: Franklin Neave work in fertilizer producing industry for last 10 years. He has recently developed interest in writing and have expressed his experience on his website at http://www.fertilizerworld.com about different types of fertilizer and their benefits. |
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