In Southern Arizona, the scorching heat of the summer can significantly stress out lawns. Because of this, they need special care to ensure the grass continues to thrive. Professional landscapers recommend fertilizing lawns in the fall. Fertilizer adds back important nutrients to the soil, which is particularly important in the arid desert. If you aren’t sure which fertilizer to use or how much to feed to your lawn, you can always consult a professional landscaper for guidance.
Helping Your Lawn Recover from Summer Stress
During the summer, your lawn can be subjected to a number of stressors. These include disease, drought, and of course, prolonged and intense heat. When you fertilize your lawn in the fall, you’re not only helping it to recover from the summer stressors, but you’re also allowing it to prepare for winter dormancy.
Fighting Back Against the Monsoon Season
During the monsoon season, Tucson is struck with sudden downpours and flash floods, which can cause nutrient leaching. Even though this year’s monsoon season has been drier than usual, fertilizing will still help the soil recover from any significant loss of nutrients.
Preparing for a Robust Spring
It’s a common misconception that spring is the best time to fertilize a lawn. This is likely due to the fact that spring is associated with renewed growth and revitalization. However, by fertilizing your lawn in the fall, you’re giving it a jumpstart. Lawns that are fertilized before the winter are better equipped to have more robust growth in the spring.
Understanding How to Fertilize Your Lawn
It’s best to fertilize your lawn about one week after the last mowing of the season. Apply a slow-release fertilizer at a concentration recommended by the fertilizer product label. Never manually distribute fertilizer; always use a fertilizer spreader or contact a professional landscaper to get the job done right.
Need to fertilize your lawn, but don’t have time? Just give the experts at Complete Landscaping a call at (520) 323-8918. Our landscaping company in Tucson offers complete services for your lawn, including fall fertilization.