Scroll below to view and save a step-by-step D-I-Y Lawn Fertilization & Weed Control Program for a Bluegrass lawn (provided by Wilson Bros. Nursery in mid-Georgia).
Fertilizing a Bluegrass Lawn
How often does a Bluegrass lawn need to be fed?
This depends on where you are located. How often you feed it can depend on several factors, including rainfall and the type of fertilizer you use. If rainfall has been at or above average, or you have an irrigation system, fertilizer applications may need to be more frequent in order to keep your Bluegrass lawn healthy and a dark shade of green.
What type of fertilizer should I apply to my Bluegrass lawn?
The type of fertilizer you use will vary depending on the condition of your soil and the time of year. Soil types also influence fertilizer needs. Soil tests are required to determine phosphorus, potassium, calcium and other nutrient deficiencies. Before starting on any lawn fertilization program, it's best to have a soil test done. Test results can show you what nutrients are deficient and pH of your soil. Bluegrass typically performs best at a soil pH between 6 and 7.
Once your soil has been adjusted properly, you can then begin with a lawn fertilization program consisting of several applications of fertilizer per year.
Scroll below to see the Bluegrass Lawn Fertilization & Weed Control Program we provide to our customers at Wilson Bros. Nursery in mid-Georgia.
The First Application - Spring
In general it's time for the first application of fertilizer when you first start to see your bluegrass beginning to grow in early spring. For this first application, a fertilizer high in nitrogen is usually recommended. Nitrogen is the first number in fertilizer.
Second Application - Mid to Late Spring
About 6 to 8 weeks after the early spring/late winter application you can apply another dose of fertilizer. If rainfall has been average, or if you have an irrigation system, you may again apply a high nitrogen fertilizer. Otherwise, consider using a slow-release fertilizer or one lower in nitrogen.
Third Application - Fall Feed/Winterizer
In early to mid-fall, after summer heat has broken and cooler temperatures have set in, you’ll want to apply another dose of a high nitrogen fertilizer. If your bluegrass has taken a beating from summer heat and drought, you may want to overseed the lawn. If so, it would be best to apply a 'starter fertilizer' that is higher in phosphorus and potassium (the 2nd and 3rd number in fertilizer).
*NOTE: If you are planning to overseed your bluegrass lawn in the Fall, do not use a fertilizer containing weed control or weed killer!
Lawn Fertilization & Weed Control Program
Below is the Bluegrass Lawn Fertilization & Weed Control Program we provide to our customers at Wilson Bros. Nursery in mid-Georgia. The program uses Lebanon ProScape Fertilizers with Barricade Weed Preventers. If you do not live within driving distance from Wilson Bros Nursery, save and print or print the program and take it to your local independent nursery and garden center. Speak with a professional there to see if they carry Lebanon Turf Products or a similar alternative.
