Finding the right fertiliser

Firstly, when can fertiliser be used?

It’s a common myth that fertiliser is only used in spring. Whilst this is the most popular time to apply fertiliser, it’s not the only time in the year you should be using it! 

Fertilising your lawn throughout the seasons ensures your lawn stays lush, strong and green all year round. All of our season specific fertilisers each have different levels of nutrients in them, tailored to what your lawn will need at the different points in the year. 

Spring/summer fertiliser

Using fertiliser in spring can guarantee a healthy sward in summer and keep your grass looking luscious with a nitrogen-rich fertiliser.

Slow release

SLOW RELEASE: Spring / Summer is the ideal fertiliser for any existing lawn. Apply during March to see results for up to 12 – 16 weeks. This is a gradual fertiliser, so results are not immediate – however, this feed will last much longer than QUICK RELEASE: Spring / Summer that gives a ‘quick’ burst of life to your lawn. With UK weather tendencies, you may not need to water this fertiliser in - but if there has been a long dry patch, it is best to water the fertiliser as it will need moisture to activate.

Quick release

QUICK RELEASE: Spring / Summer is the right fertiliser if you’ve had a forgetful moment (been a bit of a late bloomer) and realised your grass is looking rather pale. It’s also extremely useful if the forecast shows it's finally BBQ weather and it’s time to get the friends and family around.

This fertiliser burst will last for around six weeks and is an intensive treatment. Avoid applying this fertiliser during particularly hot periods of weather – if unavoidable, try to apply during cooler nights or overcast days. Remember to water the fertiliser off after application, as it can scorch your grass blades. We advise avoiding applying this fertiliser after August. Even though it will make your grass green again, this immediate growth will not last through the winter, and you may be disappointed by the results (and we don’t want that!).

Autumn/winter fertiliser

It may seem strange to apply fertiliser to your lawn in autumn / winter – a time when it is typically ‘dormant’. However, applying feed during this time definitely has its benefits. The main benefit of feeding your grass during the autumn/winter months is that it will become much stronger in the other side (spring/summer). It will also help protect your grass against disease during the winter months when frost is likely to form, or snow is likely to fall.

Slow release

Just as with spring / summer fertiliser, our SLOW RELEASE: Autumn / Winter is our recommended feed for any existing lawn. By applying this fertiliser from August, you are effectively preparing your lawn for the winter months. Packing a punch with root-strengthening potassium, this feed will help you make it through the wilderness. Madonna style.

Quick release

Our QUICK RELEASE: Autumn / Winter fertiliser is an intensive feed that can be used from August – October. Its main job is to strengthen your grass’ roots while keeping disease at bay. If you are considering using our SLOW RELEASE: Spring / Summer fertiliser for that from-the-get-go-green grass, then Quick Release will give your garden the pre-boost and protection it needs during winter.

Winter fertiliser

For use in the depths of winter, our SLOW RELEASE: Winter Feed & Moss Control is an essential feed for protecting your lawn during winter’s harshest conditions. Specialising in moss control and containing high levels of potassium to strengthen the grass against frost, snow and winter diseases; this fertiliser lasts 3 months, so your lawn stays vibrant and moss-free through ‘til spring!

Specialist soil fertiliser

If you find that your garden is made up of a clay soil or sandy soil, then you will want to use one of our specialised fertilisers – SLOW RELEASE: Clay Soil Fertiliser or SLOW RELEASE: Sandy Soil Fertiliser. 

Clay and sandy soil types have different nutritional needs than a regular loam soil garden and thus, we have tailored these fertilisers to suit these needs and help grass growth thrive!

If you think you may have a specialist soil type but aren’t sure, check out our blog ‘What type of soil do I have’.

Fertiliser for a new lawn

If you’re sowing a new lawn, QUICK RELEASE: Pre-Seed is your best bet for a fast-to-grow and fast-to-establish lawn. With all the key nutrients a young seedling needs to grow big and strong, this fertiliser will help your lawn go from bald to where’s-the-mower?

Feed, weed and mosskiller

Technically a year-round fertiliser - Feed, Weed and Mosskiller do three jobs at once. It kills moss and weeds and feeds the remaining grass patches. After using Feed, Weed and Moss Killer, there will be some patches in your lawn, so it will most likely need re-seeded. Certainly, those weeds won’t be coming back, and that moss must go!