For slow, even growth, use organic forms of nitrogen, such as fertilizers containing either sulfur-coated urea, urea-formaldehyde or methylene urea. Use four times as much nitrigen as phosphorous and about two times as much nitrogen as potassium (examples: 16:4:8 or 20 5, 2010). Most New Jersey lawns need both nitrogen and potassium. Remember: Fertilizing in the fall and/or winter will best benefit your lawn.īag labels show the amount of nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium (N-P-K ratio) in fertilizer. Two applications suffice for shady lawns. Fertilize in either September or November if applying once a year. Skip May if you want to fertilize twice a year. Do not fertilize a sunny lawn more than three times a year: in May, September and November. Overfertilization weakens your lawn, causes excess top growth and can be harmful to surrounding environments. One application a year, especially in the fall or winter, is best for most lawns. Apply lime according to soil test results. Soil kits are available though the Rutgers Cooperative Extension 60). A simple soil test will determine acidity degree. Most New Jersey lawns are naturally acidic and require lime to neutralize the soil. It's formed from the accumulation of dead grass roots and rhizomes of lawn grasses. Lawn experts agree that lawn clippings do not create thatch. Grasscycling returns nearly two pounds of valuable nitrogen to every 1,000 square feet of lawn each year. Grasscycling, along with proper fertilization, will enhance the health of your lawn.Īllow grass clippings to stay on the ground. And be sure to water only your lawn, not your driveway or sidewalk. Caution: Sprinkler systems on time clocks should not be set to go on daily. Make sure your sprinkling system doesn't water faster than it can enter the soil. Measure the amount of water in the cans to determine how long it takes to fully soak grass roots. You can figure out how long it takes to water your soil to a depth of one inch by simply setting out tin cans and running your sprinkler for one hour. Always wet soil to a depth of four to six" to thoroughly water roots. Shallow watering makes lawns susceptible to stress and disease. Water during the early morning hours or in the evening when less evaporation occurs. But, remember that a brown lawn isn't dead.just dormant. A lawn may turn brown during periods of infrequent rainfalls. Lawns tend to require less water and become drought resistant as you extend the length of time between applications. The average lawn consumes as much as 1,000 to 3,000 gallons of water each time you water it. also, cut grass when it's dry so it doesn't clog the mower. A dull blade shreds and tears and turns tips brown. Sharpen your mower blade about once a month. Manufacturers also market attachment and/or mulching blades to improve grasscycling performance. Beware: Always adhere to the manufacturer's instructions some rear-bagging mowers aren't safe to operate without bags.
However, you don't need a special mower for grasscycling. You can buy several brands of mulching mowers. Remember: Never remove more than one-third of the lawn height when you mow.
Keep Kentucky bluegrass, fescues and ryegrass at three" and Bermuda grass and zoysia at one inch. In hot weather taller grass shades the soil, cools roots and prevents weeds. Most New Jersey lawns thrive when mowed to about two to three". Grasscycling conserves landfill space, as well as saves time, work and money.
GRASSCYCLING - An Environmentally Friendly Lawn Maintenance Program - Leave grass clippings on your lawn after mowing.
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