Keeping your lawn lush, green, and healthy requires proper care, with regular fertilisation playing a key role in this. Using a high-quality fertiliser ensures your lawn is receiving the essential nutrients it needs to thrive, no matter what lawn type you have.
Why you should fertilise your lawn
We all want to keep our lawns happy, healthy and green. Your lawn needs to have the correct nutrients to keep it growing strong and looking its best.
Soil type is a factor for choosing fertiliser, as different soil types have different nutritional needs. Knowing your soil type is half the battle when choosing which fertiliser to apply to your garden, as it can make all the difference for the growth of your lawn.
Using grass fertiliser will help:
- Prevent weeds
- Prevent moss
- Prevent diseases
- Improve grass recovery
- Keep it green and lush
- Improve growth rate
The cost & time benefits of feeding your lawn:
- No need to keep replacing your lawn
- Less need for overseeding
- Less moss
- Less weeds
- Less damage
- High recovery rate
When to fertilise your lawn
Ideally, it is best practice to apply lawn fertiliser at least twice per year with a slow-release granular fertiliser, applying once in spring/summer and again in autumn/winter. There is also the opportunity to give your lawn a mid-season boost at any time of year through the use of a quick-release fertiliser, for optimal year-round protection.
What fertiliser should you use
There are a number of grass fertiliser types that can benefit the growth and health of your lawn.
We have a range of the best lawn fertilisers that we split into a few main categories:
- Our range of slow release fertilisers gives you the longest coverage and benefit, offering 12-16 weeks of coverage
- Quick release fertilisers are great for providing your lawn with a quick boost. A slow-release fertiliser is considered a better approach, but if time is against you this is a viable alternative and will provide fast results
- We have quick release liquid fertilisers, which will feel your grass quickly, giving it a boost of nutrients to make it green and get it growing quickly!
- You may want an all-natural solution that you can apply year-round (apart from when your lawn is dormant) to keep your lawn in good condition. Our REVIVE: Organic 365 fertiliser does exactly that. It comes in an organic pellet form and needs to be watered to activate its fertilising properties
- You should only use a Feed, Weed and Moss Killer product on an established lawn (6 months + old). This does four jobs in one by feeding your grass and making it green whilst also removing moss and weeds. This fertiliser is better utilised on the whole lawn as opposed to spots.
Our recommended 4 step yearly plan for fertilising your lawn
Application in March/April is normally ideal, and you should fertilise when the grass has resumed growth when temperatures are typically 8-10 degrees and above.
Usually applying around July, adding a quick-release fertiliser will give you a 4/6 week boost. This will help improve the colour and resilience during the hottest months.
September/October is the best time to apply an Autumn/Winter fertiliser, giving your lawn protection before the winter season truly sets in.
Give your lawn a mid-winter boost by applying this to ensure your grass stays green and protected against winter diseases.
All in one lawn recovery
You can give your lawn a nutrient boost throughout the year with our range of liquid fertilisers. Each provides your lawn with the right nutrients to make your grass grow, green and strong.
Quick release fertilisers are fast-acting, working instantly to improve your lawns colour, growth and vibrancy. Together, they are the ultimate lawn recovery kit to use throughout the year.
This liquid lawn fertiliser is a dual-action lawn food designed to rapidly repair and revive grass that looks tired and worn out after a harsh winter.
Applying this fast-acting liquid during the summer gives your grass a nutrient-dense feed that quickly enhances its health and appearance of your grass.
This autumn liquid fertiliser is designed to lock in nutrients and help prevent those unwelcome diseases when the temperature drops going into winter.
Another benefit to using liquid fertilisers is their ease of use. Dilute the liquid, fill a watering can and get sprinkling. And for a faster, more even coverage, use a backpack sprayer!
What is the best way to fertilise your lawn
When fertilising your lawn, you want to get the most out of your fertiliser product. You’ll want to prepare the area and get all the equipment you need to make the process quick, easy and enjoyable. If you follow these simple steps, it will make the job easy and keep your grass safe:
Applying granular grass fertiliser:
- Make sure you have done all the necessary maintenance to your lawn, such as scarifying, weed removal and aeration.
- Make sure your soil is not dry; if it is, aerate and water the soil (if you haven’t already).
- Cut your grass 3-4 days before you apply the fertiliser.
- Apply at the suggested spreading rate, ideally using a fertiliser spreader - try to spread on an overcast day or in the evening.
- Note: Grass blade burn prevention - please bear in mind it is really important to water off granular fertiliser from the grass blades as the fertiliser will burn and damage the existing grass. Our top time-saving tip is to fertilise on a day when you are expecting a good amount of rain so it does the job for you; otherwise, just water it off yourself using a hose/sprinkler system.
- After 14/21 days, check for any weeds and remove them, then overseed any patches.
- Most slow-release fertilisers will last for 12-16 weeks, and most quick-release/liquid fertilisers are 4-6 weeks.
Top Tip: To prevent grass blade burn, it is really important to water off granular fertiliser from the grass blades as the fertiliser will burn and damage the existing grass. Fertilise on a day when you are expecting a good amount of rain so it does the job for you; otherwise, just water it off yourself using a hose or sprinkler system.
Applying liquid grass fertiliser:
- Mix in a watering can or a liquid fertiliser sprayer
- Use the mixing measurements on the label of the bottle
- Apply evenly to the whole lawn
- Apply in dry conditions
- Avoid applying in warm or heatwave conditions
Unsure what spreader or sprayer you need? Advice on choosing which is best for you can be found here.
How long should you wait between applications?
You should let your fertiliser take full effect in accordance with the duration of feed it provides.
There is no need to apply more fertiliser during the weeks just after the initial application. Wait for the initial feed to work its magic within the feed duration, and once those weeks have passed, give your lawn its next feed.
Don’t forget, we are here to help you choose the right fertiliser for your garden! If you need advice on our fertilisers, you can leave us a message via our website! Why not show off your gardening skills, tag us in your favourite lawn photos on Facebook and Instagram! Interested in some further reading? Here are a few of our helpful lawn maintenance guides:
