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W h a t F e r t i l i z e r D o Y o u N e e D ?
Although winter in New Jersey is for the birds; spring is for the
grass. At Mendham Garden Center, we are asked quite often, "What
fertilizer should I use for my lawn?" In all honesty, without a soil test, the
recommendation is a best guess. Most lawn fertilizers are formulated with two
or three major nutrients; nitrogen, sometimes phosphorous, and potassium,
each in a specific formulation based on percentage such as 10-18-10 or 27-0-6.
Often these nutrients are thought of as "up" (nitrogen for top growth) "down"
(phosphorous for root development) and "all around" (potassium for health and
vigor). Of the three; nitrogen, the first number in the formulation is utilized in
the greatest quantity. Only nitrogen stimulates turf growth to any great degree.
Phosphorous, the second number, typically the largest in a seed starter fertilizer
such as 10-18-10, although required for root development, does not stimulate
root development. Only nitrogen stimulates root development to any great
degree. Potassium, the third number is required for many chemical processes
within the plant but does not stimulate growth. Only nitrogen stimulates growth
to any great degree. As long as phosphorous and potassium are available in
adequate amounts, in the soil, additional applications are not required. Only a
soil test can accurately provide this necessary information.
Stop by Mendham Garden Center today and ask for The Old Guy
with the Pony Tail! Conveniently located at 1306 Route 31, Annandale
(near the Old Allerton Road intersection) Mendham Garden Center is
the place to go for all your gardening and landscape needs. Call 908.730.9008
or visit: www.MendhamGardenCenter.com.
"Don't think about making women fit the world —
think about making the world fit women."
~ Gloria Steinem
"When you are a mother,
you are never really alone in your thoughts.
A mother always has to think twice,
once for herself
and once for her child." ~ Sophia Loren
