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Everyone envies the neighbor with the perfectly lush, green lawn. Are they some kind of green-thumb magician who can transform any yard into an Augusta National back nine? Probably not, but they're definitely putting in the effort to keep their lawn healthy and green. A big part of that maintenance is proper fertilization.
Fertilizing your yard the correct way can make your lawn the envy of the neighborhood. Proper fertilization leads to denser turf, a deep green color, and helps suppress weeds. According to Scotts, nitrogen is the most important nutrient for lawns, and different grass types require varying amounts for optimal growth. The frequency of fertilization not only affects your lawn's appearance but also your maintenance workload.
If you're not a do-it-yourselfer and live in the St. Louis area, GreenPal asked top lawn care professionals for recommendations on the best local lawn fertilization companies.
- Greg Lay with Cutting Edge Total Lawn Care, a landscaping company in Chesterfield, Missouri, recommends Loyalty Lawn Care.
"Whenever I recommend fertilization services to my homeowners, Loyalty is always my first choice. They deliver fantastic results and exceptional customer service. I take great pride in my lawns, and I know the folks at Loyalty will make them thicker, greener, and healthier than ever before. Their prices are very affordable, they use high-quality products, and their staff is excellent."
(636) - 748-0734
- Joel Rodrigues with Dahlias Landscaping in St. Louis always uses ProTurf Landscaping Solutions.
"ProTurf's professionalism and experience have made them one of the premier fertilizer and chemical companies in St. Louis. I've entrusted them with all my clients, including my high-end, high-profile ones, and they've never disappointed. They're a great partner, and I love working with them."
(314) - 575-3200
- Mike Cebulski with MJ Lawn, servicing St. Louis and mowing lawns in Ballwin, Missouri, uses Quiet Village Landscaping.
"Quiet Village Landscaping will create a customized plan specifically for your lawn's needs. This includes a six-step program with four fertilization treatments, one for each season. They also perform spring dethatching and fall aeration and overseeding, all for a flat rate based on your yard size, with no hidden or additional charges. They offer the best value for your money."
(314) - 657-7050
When it comes to feeding your lawn, doing it four times a year is crucial to its growth and development. Feeding it in Early Spring (Feb-April) are when the lawns wake up hungry and are ready to eat. Late spring (April-June) is like lunchtime for your lawn. It's been busy using its stored energy for growth and needs more food. Summer (June-August) is tough on grass. Heat, drought, foot traffic, and insects stress it out so feeding it helps strengthen against these issues. Fall (September-November) has your ideal growing conditions for your lawn. Cool nights, warm days, ample rainfall, and morning dew just as good as it gets for grass. Its ready to grow and needs its nutrients to do so.
To achieve a lush green lawn, proper fertilization is crucial. Nitrogen is essential for grass, and its frequency varies based on grass type. St. Louis offers top fertilization services, including Loyalty Lawn Care, ProTurf Landscaping Solutions, and Quiet Village Landscaping. Feed your lawn four times a year for optimal growth in different seasons. Early Spring, Late Spring, Summer, and Fall are the ideal times to nourish your lawn.
Follow these steps and hire local experts to make your neighbors green with envy.
