Feeding the lawn
Whether you've just grown a new lawn from seed or you are coping with an existing lawn, it’s important to keep on top of things. Lawns are not hugely labour intensive, but to realise their full potential you have to cater for their needs.
Feeding the lawn
Great garden lawns need a good feeding regime. Keeping the grass healthy also ensures that it performs to its full potential and makes it better able to compete with lawn pests and diseases.
A lawn that is poorly fed becomes stressed and grows less vigorously and this actually adds to your workload. Weeds quickly encroach on the lawn and the lethargic grass struggles to compete for the limited nutrients and more importantly essential water. The weeds and moss gain the advantage and thrive at the lawn's expense. By feeding an ailing lawn you are taking the first step in its recovery.
When to feed
Lawn Feed should be applied when the grass is growing vigorously in spring and summer. You can also boost the lawn in autumn using Autumn Lawn Feed & Moss Killer. When summer draws to a close you need to ensure that your lawn is prepared for the winter ahead. Treat your lawn to Autumn Lawn Feed & Moss Killer. It’s designed to nourish the lawn without creating surges of new growth. It contains higher levels of phosphate and potash to support the roots enabling them to withstand the ravages of winter frosts and rain. (NPK 4:5:15 + iron). The formulation also contains iron, which has a moss killing action and tackles the moss at the correct time for the very best results.
What to Feed
Choose a specially prepared mixture of nutrients to guarantee a healthy lawn. Lawn Feed contains rich levels of nitrogen for vigorous leaf establishment and just the right level of phosphate, essential for healthy root development. (NPK 12:2:4) One application lasts for between 6-8 weeks. This innovative lawn fertiliser is made up of tiny micro-granules that are a great technological leap forward. Its smaller particles ensure that there are more grains per square metre and give much better coverage than a standard granular feed. For best results apply Lawn Feed twice a year in spring and summer. Alternatively use Lawn Feed, Weed & Moss Killer, as directed, if weeds and moss are a problem.
How to feed
Lawn Feed can be applied either by hand (wearing gloves) over a small area at a rate of 35g/m2. For larger lawns you should use a dedicated Lawn Spreader for accurate application. The easy to use Lawn Spreader have been calibrated to be used with the Lawn Feed. This means you can simply fill the spreader, set the rate of application and feed. By applying the feed using a dedicated spreader you will ensure that the granules are evenly distributed. This is important to avoid over and underfeeding and a patchy effect. It is also much easier and faster to apply it with a lawn spreader.
If rain does not fall within 48 hours of application, the fertiliser will need to be thoroughly watered in to distribute it to the plant roots and to prevent scorching. For more information follow the instructions on the pack carefully.
When one formulation deals with the main problems that affect a lawn, it might seem too good to be true. But that's exactly what the Lawn Feed, Weed & Moss Killer is designed to do. By applying this triple action, specially prepared mixture, you can tackle three jobs at once, saving time, money and effort. It contains the same levels of lawn nutrients as the Westland Lawn Feed but additionally includes broadleaf weed killers ( 2,4-D and Mecroprop-P) plus Iron to deal with the moss. It’s now available in a convenient Hand Held Spreader pack, which has a special applicator for greater lawn coverage and delivers the treatment granules consistently to avoid under feeding and scorching. One pack treats up to 100 m2. Alternatively buy a bumper pack and apply with a Lawn Spreader.
Lawn Tonic
For a quick lawn tonic that can be applied after mowing, consider the new After Cut lawn feed and conditioner. It’s available in a liquid or granular formulation and is quick and easy to apply, giving you more time to enjoy your lawn. Simply apply after mowing, there’s no need to water it in. It contains a blend of essential plant nutrients to feed and condition your lawn. Balanced nitrogen prevents scorching and keeps grass green and in top condition. Added Potash, Iron and Magnesium help to create a hardwearing lawn that suppresses weeds and moss. Regular applications of Westland Aftercut will keep your lawn green, thick and strong. For best results apply after mowing, every 3-4 weeks from February to October. It will create a lusher, greener lawn in just 3 days.
