When sending out a Google search, fertilizing your lawn in Colorado can feel tricky. You’ll find several articles that suggest one to even four different fertilizer treatments throughout the year. Just like anything in life there are many routes that’ll get you to your end goal, however, we’re here to take the hassle out of lawn care with clearer insights.
What does a farmer-owned co-op know about fertilizer?…
Okay, you caught us – this is a bonus Q&A, but it’s a good place to start. So, what does a farmer-owned co-op really know about lawn fertilizer? Well actually, quite a bit.
Our cooperative has been around for 115+ years. During this time our Turf and Ornamental Agronomy experts have been developing fertilizer products for over 30 years. The rugged Rocky Mountain region has different environmental needs and demands than say the Midwest. Our team understands this because we live it and breathe it each day. As a direct response, we created RockyMountain SuperLawn Fertilizer Blends™ a product proudly made for and manufactured in Colorado.
Why is fertilizing in Colorado different?
First, Colorado experiences varying temperatures and moisture levels. And second, our water table is very different from other areas within the United States. Combine these two factors and you’ll realize fertilizers designed for states other than Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, New Mexico, Utah, and Idaho don’t work as well because they’re not equipped to provide the necessary nutrients and replenish your soil properly.
When is the best time to fertilize?
The Agfinity team recommends applying fertilizer every 6-8 weeks as needed with lawn growth and color. This ensures proper nutrient replenishment and root growth. Our Annual Program meets all the fertilizer needs for your lawn in three simple fertilizer applications.
How much fertilizer is needed?
Determining how much fertilizer is a key step to the process. First, began by measuring the area of your lawn to get an idea how many square feet you need to fertilize. Read the fertilizer bag to determine how much nitrogen is in the bag.
For example, if you want one pound of N per 1,000 square feet from a 46-0-0 product, you need to apply nine pounds of fertilizer on a 4,000 square foot lawn. Fertilizer applied above the recommended rate is wasted money and potentially harmful to water resources and aquatic life. Excess fertilizer also overstimulates lawn top growth, requiring more frequent mowing.
Let’s tackle your lawn!
Agfinity makes fertilizing your yard effortless. Start by learning more about our RockyMountain SuperLawn Fertilizer Blends or stop by our Brighton Town and Country and ask an expert yourself.
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