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When Is The Best Time to Install Arizona Sod on a Lawn

Thursday, April 24th, 2025

If you’ve ever considered using sod in Arizona to create a beautiful lawn, you were likely faced with several questions. How difficult will it be? How much will it cost? When is the best time to install sod? Of all the ways to cultivate a green lawn, laying sod is efficient; and, with the right preparation many homeowners agree that it’s well worth the cost.

What to know before beginning

One of the selling points of sod is the fact that it can be installed year round as long as the soil is properly prepared beforehand. Understand that preparation is often the hardest step and that taking shortcuts may hinder the sod’s growth in terms of its ability to become firmly rooted. To prepare your yard in its current state, you must:

  • Measure the desired lawn space
  • Remove all plant matter such as weeds and patches of dead grass
  • Clear your yard of all debris (rocks, sticks, etc.)
  • Till the soil
  • Test the soil’s PH level (this will tell you what type of sod to purchase)
  • Grade the area and ensure the landscape slopes away from your home and other structures
  • Fertilize or “pre-treat” the soil
  • Moisten (don’t soak) the soil prior to installation

Installation tips and tricks

Once you’ve completed the laborious task of soil preparation, laying sod in your yard will seem easy in comparison—especially in lawns that are symmetrical or rectangular in shape. However, if you’re working with an irregular shape, establish a starting point by aligning the sod in the center of your lawn and working from the inside out, toward the perimeter. Use a sharp knife to cut around trees, pavers, and flower beds. Once your sod is delivered, install it immediately for best results and water it as soon as it is laid. Keep off the grass as much as possible for the first few weeks while the root system forms. Although you can enjoy the beauty of your new lawn instantly and tread upon it within a matter of weeks, sod can take up to two years to fully mature. Adhering to a consistent lawn maintenance schedule will ensure its longevity and vibrancy.

The best time to install sod

While sod can effectively grow year round, the best time to install sod in Arizona is in the fall. The reason is because temperatures start to fall and homeowners can take advantage of natural rainfall as the monsoon season draws to a close. Secondly, this is the time in which grass still grows before falling dormant in the winter. Spring is the second best time to lay sod—especially warm-season grasses like Bermudagrass or St. Augustine.

Seeding your lawn, while inexpensive, doesn’t provide the immediate results that sod promises nor does it withstand the harshness of desert seasons as easily. The biggest benefit to turf grass is that virtually any time is the best time to install sod as long as you follow the necessary steps to preparing your lawn (which do not vary from seed to sod). Once the work is done, the lasting benefits of sod often outweigh the disadvantages. Like most worthy investments, it will become apparent why cheaper isn’t always better.

Evergreen Turf is your source for the highest quality sod in Arizona. Our friendly, knowledgeable people are committed to answering all of your questions to ensure a stress-free experience with your new Arizona sod lawn. Whether you wish to sod a small play area for the family or an entire golf course, Evergreen Turf can help you make it happen.

Our team serves customers throughout Arizona, including Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe and Tucson. Browse our website for information and tips on how to create and maintain a beautiful lawn, or give us a call and talk to one of our sod specialists at 480-456-1199 if you don’t find what you are looking for. Better yet, stop by and meet the team at our convenient Chandler location.

How to Reduce Lawn Stress in Summer

Friday, March 14th, 2025

You probably don’t think about it much, but your lawn can suffer from stress just the way you do, but homeowners can reduce lawn stress this summer by taking a few simple precautions. Heat and dry weather are major stressors for grass, and additional stressors like bugs and weeds could wreak additional damage on already stressed grass.

How to Reduce Lawn Stress in Summer

Stay off the Grass

Hydrated grass will spring back quickly when someone walks on it or it has pressure applied to it, but dry grass will not. Damage is highly-probably when you continuously walk on dried out grass. However, if soil is too wet, constant foot traffic will compact the ground and air cannot get to the grass’s roots. You can reduce lawn stress by keeping foot traffic to a minimum during the hottest parts of the year.

Keep Mower Blades Sharp and High

If your mower blades dull, they will shred the grass when you mow. Shredded grass loses more water than if it was a clean cut, and the shredded tips will turn brown and look dull too. Grass that is cut too short will also dry out faster and its roots won’t be as deep. The longer you keep your grass, the more potential it has to grow deep roots. You can reduce the amount of strain on your grass if you keep it a little longer in the heat of summer.

Avoid Feeding it When it’s Stressed

Grass does not grow when it is stressed, so feeding it isn’t going to help it grow. It is better to feed grass earlier in the year before temperatures start to soar. You can help your lawn recover better once the temperatures start to fall again by feeding it again.

Related: Top 4 Tips for Garden Weed Control

Water it in the Morning

The best time to water your lawn is between six and ten AM. You’ll lose less water to evaporation and the grass has time to dry before night. When you water your grass in the afternoon sun, you’ll lose a great deal of the water to evaporation. However, when you water at night, you risk causing disease. For the best results, water a half-inch twice a week or an inch once a week in the morning.

Use Extra Seed in the Fall

If you live in an area where your grass is prone to heat stress during the summer, it might be a good idea to over-seed your lawn in the fall with a breed of grass that is heat and drought resistant. There are breeds of grass, such as Tifway 419 that will stay green even during times of drought and recovers very well when damaged.

You want your lawn to look good for as long as possible during the warmer months of the year. Taking these few simple steps to reduce lawn stress can help keep your grass looking better even in the most intense heat of summer.

Evergreen Turf is your source for the highest quality sod in Arizona. Our friendly, knowledgeable people are committed to answering all of your questions to ensure a stress-free experience with your new Arizona sod lawn. Whether you wish to sod a small play area for the family or an entire golf course, Evergreen Turf can help you make it happen.

Our team serves customers throughout Arizona, including Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe and Tucson. Browse our website for information and tips on how to create and maintain a beautiful lawn, or give us a call and talk to one of our sod specialists at 480-456-1199 if you don’t find what you are looking for. Better yet, stop by and meet the team at our convenient Chandler location.

Sod vs Hydroseed

Wednesday, February 26th, 2025

There are many options for cultivating a beautiful lawn from good old-fashioned seeding to laying sod. As a homeowner, it’s important to weigh all options while taking into account your priorities for lawn care such as budget, time, and the overall aesthetic value. While each method has its advantages and disadvantages, the debate often comes down to sod vs hydroseed. Many simply want to know-which is better?

Hydroseed is a mixture of seed and mulch which is sprayed over the area on which you decide to grow grass. In terms of preparation, sod and hydroseed are equal as they both require tilling, debris removal, and level ground prior to application. The most notable difference between the two methods is cost.

Pros:

  • Hydroseed can be up to four times cheaper than sod, ranging from $.50 – 1.00 per square foot.
  • It’s an ideal option for large yards for its affordability. Labor charges are significantly less drastic for a larger yard than a smaller one once the hydroseed machine is in use.
  • Hydroseed generally has a lower rate of disease as it is comprised of several different grasses. Sodding is a monoculture method and therefore becomes a bigger risk for infestation.

Cons:

  • It demands a lot of water! When it comes to sod vs hydroseed, the difference can equate to two weeks of intensive watering vs two months, respectively.
  • Expect plenty of weeds if you choose to use hydroseed plus the added cost of chemicals and time for multiple weed treatments.
  • Hydroseed installation is weather dependent and is not ideal during the summer and winter.

Sod refers to mature grass held together by material that is later installed (in sections or strips) onto pre-treated soil. With proper application, sod will take root in your yard, eliminating the need to grow a full lawn from scratch. While pricier than seeding or hydroseeding, the benefits of sod usually outweigh the other variables in the eyes of most homeowners.

Pros:

  • When comparing sod vs hydroseed, the former always wins in terms of beauty. It’s vibrant and green-best of all, instant.
  • It becomes functional much faster than hydroseed with an allowance for moderate to heavy foot/animal traffic after a few weeks. Hydroseed can demand up to a full year of maintenance before it’s strong enough to withstand heavy traffic.
  • Sod requires the least amount of watering compared to the competition. On the contrary, if Mother Nature brings heavy rains, sod will not be damaged and will hold up better than hydroseed-known to erode in similar conditions.

Cons:

  • As noted, sod is the most expensive grass option in terms of installation per square foot.
  • Some sections of sod may not take up root as easily as others and may need to be re-installed. (Keep in mind, the same can be said for certain areas of your hydroseed lawn.)
  • When comparing sod vs hydroseed, sod is more labor intensive and requires a bigger commitment for installation, especially if you’re going the DIY route.

To ensure success with either method, you must fully understand the watering and weeding schedules required by your grass of choice. Even more crucial is the pre-installation prep work that goes into your yard before any growth can occur. Without the proper soil treatment to include tilling, cleaning, grading, testing, and fertilizing, it will make little difference what you choose as both sod and hydroseed will prove ineffective. In the end, both sod and hydroseed can produce beautiful lawns so long as you care for them well.

Evergreen Turf is your source for the highest quality sod in Arizona. Our friendly, knowledgeable people are committed to answering all of your questions to ensure a stress-free experience with your new Arizona sod lawn. Whether you wish to sod a small play area for the family or an entire golf course, Evergreen Turf can help you make it happen.

Our team serves customers throughout Arizona, including Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe and Tucson. Browse our website for information and tips on how to create and maintain a beautiful lawn, or give us a call and talk to one of our sod specialists at 480-456-1199 if you don’t find what you are looking for. Better yet, stop by and meet the team at our convenient Chandler location.

Top 5 Backyard Landscaping Secrets

Thursday, January 30th, 2025

You don’t have to be a professional landscaper to design a beautiful backyard space. Check out these top 5 backyard landscaping secrets that can help turn any backyard into a work of art!

1. Hide Your Problem Areas: Having a backyard is great because you and your family can play outside all day long. However, your backyard is also the place to stash extra stuff like garden hoses and AC units. But don’t let those eye-sores stress you out! Just cover them up with hedges and storage bins that double as outdoor benches. This will take the focus off the junk so people can admire the pretty parts of your yard, like the lush sod you just installed or the potted flowers.

2. Create Focal Points: Rather than have a wide-sweeping expanse of grass with nothing else in your yard, try to create focal points to provide structure to your space. For example, a fire pit with outdoor furniture around it is a great addition to any backyard. If you have a smaller yard, plant a striking tree in the corner so that you have something that draws the eye in. If you live in the southwest in a city like Tucson, sod can grow year-round to complement any focal points in your yard.

3. Choose the Right Sod Variety: Not all sod types are created equal. Some are more tolerant to shade while others thrive with more sunlight. Check out this Lawn Selector tool that can help you find the perfect Tucson sod type for your lawn.

NOTE: No sod grass can tolerate 100% shade. If you have an area that receives no sun, we recommend modifying your landscape to use decorative rock or other vegetation in that space. You may also consider pruning trees and vegetation to provide more sun to the area.

4. Plant the Right Plants: Line your perimeter and walkways with useful plants. For example, did you know that lemongrass keeps mosquitos away and lavender keeps fleas away?

5. Address the Specifics: As you go about your backyard landscaping projects, there are specifics that are bound to pop up. You may realize you need to create more shade above your hammock or move your bird feeder to a quieter area. Just remember to stay flexible and adapt your backyard as your family grows and changes.

Above all, when it comes to designing your backyard, the most important rule is to do what you like and have fun with it!

Phoenix Sod – Renovating or Expanding Your Lawn?

Thursday, January 30th, 2025

Do you live in Phoenix, Arizona, and need to renovate or expand your lawn? Purchasing sod is a must for any landscaping project. You need a company you can trust, one who delivers high quality Phoenix sod that will make your lawn look spectacular. That’s where we come in.

Here at Evergreen Turf, we have been Arizona’s top experts on desert landscaping since 1999. Our goal is to farm and sell premier Arizona sod for homeowners across the sunshine state. Our sod is also used for golf courses and sports facilities, including the Arizona Cardinals’ stadium. We have provided sod to thousands of commercial projects as well. When you buy from Evergreen Turf, you are getting the same sod that demanding professional organizations choose. You won’t find higher quality sod in Phoenix.

Some consumers wonder whether they should use sod or seeds to grow their lawns. Sod has many advantages over seeds. You won’t have to worry about allergies, because sod is pollen free. Sod also requires less water, making it better for the environment, especially in Arizona’s arid desert climate. Also, you don’t have to wait for sod to grow like seeds do. Sod can instantly give you the great lawn that you want and deserve.

We sell several different types of high quality premium sod. Midiron is the most popular turfgrass sod in the state. Midiron is a blue-green, low maintenance brand. Palmetto St. Augustine provides you with bright green turn and performs well in the shade. Celebration Bermudagrass is bluish-green and requires significantly less mowing than other varieties. If you stop by our office, we’ll be happy to help you find the right variety for you. You can also visit our website and take our quiz to help you decide which lawn to choose. Key factors include whether your lawn will be in the sun or the shade, the type of lawnmower that you own, and whether you have any children or pets.

We are the state’s top authority on anything having to do with desert landscaping with sod. We are happy to help you with any fertilization, irrigation, mowing, and weeding questions that you have. Maintaining your lawn in a desert environment can be challenging and proper lawn care is very important. With sod, you conserve water that would be consumed by seeds. Sod is also durable and long-lasting.

Experience the Evergreen Turf difference for yourself and join our happy family of satisfied clients. We are confident you will agree that we offer the best sod in Arizona. Contact us today or visit our office. We look forward to hearing from you!

For more information about maintaining your Arizona sod, or installing new sod, feel free to contact us at Evergreen Turf, Arizona’s Premier Sod Supplier.

Select the perfect turf using our lawn selector. Once you’ve found the perfect type of grass, you can order online or by phone. Learn how to measure your lawn and how to install your new lawn with our helpful online guides.

Sports Field Comparison: Sod vs. Turf

Thursday, January 30th, 2025

Sports fans love to analyze and debate which type of sports field surface is best for the game. Let’s take a look at why certain stadiums have sod versus turf for professional sports fields.

The two main elements to consider are the location of the stadium in the US and whether it is indoors or outdoors. In colder climates like New Jersey where there is a risk of frost and snow, the NFL often chooses artificial turf because it is less affected by these conditions compared to natural grass, which makes it easier for the teams to play on. However, in warmer climates such as Phoenix, sod is usually the best option because it makes for a great playing field and there is much less risk of snow or ice taking over the field.

Typically, stadiums with natural grass fields will go through a re-sodding before big games like the Super Bowl. This entails trucking in fresh sod and resurfacing the playing field with extreme precision to make sure it is absolutely perfect come game day. In fact, the sod is often grown up to two years in advance at special farms before arriving at any Super Bowl stadium. (For all the home lawn enthusiasts who want to know what type of sod is used on NFL stadiums, the NFL uses a hybrid Bermuda grass as a base, overseeded with perennial rye grass.) While this all sounds like a lot of work, and it is, many players and fans prefer natural grass surfaces because they look and feel better than artificial turf.

For example, the Arizona Cardinals Stadium has a natural Arizona sod field and is consistently rated as one of the best NFL stadiums in the US. Evergreen Turf is a proud partner of the Arizona Cardinals. As a premier provider of sod in Arizona, our team is dedicated to making sure the Cardinals’ field is ready to go on game day. Great care is taken in selecting, cultivating and maintaining the particular variety of sod that is used in this unique and prestigious venue.

Whether you’re a sports field manager looking for assistance with your next sports field project, or a homeowner in need of a new Phoenix sod lawn, we’re here to help! Talk to one of our sod specialists at 602-626-9959.

Installing a New Tucson Sod Lawn? How to Do it Right

Thursday, January 30th, 2025

Does your lawn need a facelift? Installing new Tucson sod is one of the quickest and easiest ways to spruce up your backyard, and as a bonus, a new lawn also adds value to your property. If you want a lawn that will look good for several years to come, it’s important that you install your Tucson sod correctly. Preparing your lawn for the new sod is where most people make mistakes. Here’s how to properly prepare for your new Tucson sod lawn:

1. Apply a weed and grass killer to the old lawn.

Make sure to use a pump sprayer to apply the product on your lawn. It’s also best to use a powerful, commercial grade product to ensure you kill all of the existing weeds. If you have pets or kids you will want to keep them away from the area while you are spraying and for a day or two afterwards.

2. Let it set for 7-10 days.

If you have a serious weed infestation, you may want to repeat this step to be sure you get rid of everything before installing your new sod lawn.

3. Use a sod cutter to cut out your old lawn.

You can rent a sod cutter from your local home improvement warehouse if you don’t own one.

4. Till the area to loosen the soil and get rid of any lingering roots.

5. Rake out thoroughly.

6. Add new soil to the area.

7. Blend the new soil in with the existing soil using a rototiller.

8. Slope for drainage if needed and check your irrigation system.

There’s nothing worse than installing a brand new lawn and then discovering that it’s not draining properly. This can lead to unsightly water pockets that form between the soil and the layer of sod.

9. Measure the total area and get your Tucson sod order ready.

10. Select the best type of Tucson sod for your landscape and place your order.

11. Install the sod with a sod roller.

It’s important to install the sod the same day it arrives as it is a perishable, living product that needs to be planted right away for the best results.

12. Water thoroughly for the first week, but do not water at night.

Watering at night stimulates fungus and disease, and no one has time for that! So do yourself a favor and water during the daytime only.

13. Do not cut the new sod for at least three weeks.

14. Enjoy!

Contact us today for more information on how to install a new Arizona sod lawn!

When to Replace Turfgrass Sod and How to Extend Its Life

Tuesday, March 12th, 2024

Installing the right type of sod grass on your property can help it look attractive throughout the year. However, you may have to replace sod grass after some time. While you can take steps to optimize the lifespan of your grass, replacing it will eventually be necessary.

The best way to learn about when to replace sod grass is to discuss the topic with a supplier. An expert can provide recommendations specific to the variety of turfgrass sod you’ve chosen for your property. That said, the following overview will provide general advice to help you better understand this topic in the meantime.

Replacing your lawn: What You Need to Know

Deciding whether it’s time to install new sod requires accounting for various factors. They include the following:

  • Lawn condition: Many types of sod grass are quite durable. For example, sod for sports fields can stay in good shape for a relatively long stretch of time. That said, long-term wear-and-tear can have a negative impact on your sod’s condition and overall appearance over the years. You might want to replace your sod if this has occurred.
  • Choose a new and improved variety: Perhaps you’re unhappy with your current sod. Maybe you want to swap it out for a better choice, something that stays green longer, uses less water, or grows better in the shadow of that tree that is now 20 feet taller than when you first planted it. Discuss this topic with a supplier if so. They can explain your options and explain the process of replacing one variety of sod grass with another.
  • Weeds: If your lawn is overrun with weeds, you may need to lay down new sod to tackle the problem and prevent it from returning. However, you will also have to kill all the weeds first before doing so. Coordinate with an expert to ensure thorough results.

You can technically lay most varieties of sod during virtually any season, but it is best to select a variety that is most suited for the time of year and local conditions. A knowledgeable sod supplier can help you with this decision.

Tips for Extending the Life of your Lawn

Ways to keep sod grass in the best possible condition for as long as possible include:

  • Discuss proper maintenance and care with suppliers, and adhere to their suggestions. Purchase any maintenance equipment you may need ahead of time. Establish a lawn maintenance schedule so you don’t overlook this.
  • Make sure water reaches every spot on your lawn during the watering process.
  • Minimize foot traffic and other forms of traffic on your sod. True, you may have selected a particular variety of sod primarily because it can stand up to substantial foot traffic. However, no sod is completely invulnerable to harm. Don’t operate heavy vehicles on your sod when you can avoid doing so, and consider installing walking paths to guard against excessive foot traffic.
  • Wait at least two weeks to mow new sod. Mowing too soon can damage the root. Ask a professional the ideal time to start mowing your chosen sod variety.

That last point reiterates an essential truth: Discussing these topics with sod suppliers is the easiest way to learn about replacing old sod and extending your current sod’s life. Contact a professional if you’re not sure whether it’s time to replace your sod. Along with answering your basic questions, they can supply your new sod and may even suggest a different variety if you’d like to try another style.

Contact Turfgrass Sod Suppliers in Arizona

At Evergreen Turf, we offer numerous varieties of sod for properties ranging from homes to sports venues. Learn more about our products and services by contacting us online today!

Choosing the Right Sod Grass for Arizona: A Lawn Care Specialist’s Tips

Monday, September 25th, 2023

Arizona’s climate can make it challenging to maintain a healthy looking lawn. With dry, hot summers and low precipitation during the rest of the seasons, it can be difficult to keep your lawn green and lush.

Choosing the right type of sod grass is one of the biggest keys to success. What type of sod grass is best for your yard? Here are some tips to determine what grass will grow best on your lot.

Questions To Ask Yourself About Your Lawn

The following questions can help you determine what type of grass would be best for your yard:

Is your yard mostly shaded or in the sun?

Shade or sun makes a difference in terms of what types of grass will grow best in a space. Some of your yard may be in the shade while some is in direct sunlight all the time. You may find that different types of grass will work better in different areas of your lawn. The more direct the sunlight, the more the grass may need to be watered as well.

What kind of mower do you plan to use?

The most common type of mower is a rotary mower, with rotating blades that are electrical or gas powered. However some homeowners use a reel mower that is propelled by pushing. Reel mowers work best for small yards and rotary mowers work better for larger yards. For extremely large lots, a riding mower may be best, which is also a rotary style.

How much time and effort can you devote to yard maintenance?

Some types of grass require more time and effort than other types. Choose your type of grass based on the amount of time you are able and willing to devote to yard work. Or if you plan to hire a lawn service, determine what your budget will allow in terms of the frequency and type of services you can pay for.

Do you have children and/or pets?

The amount of traffic your lawn will receive is largely determined by whether or not you have children or pets. When it comes to pets, the type of animals you have will also be a deciding factor in the type of grass you may want.

Turning Questions Into Answers

Here are some suggestions based on your answers to the questions above:

  • Mostly sunny lawn: Midiron, Bermuda. Midiron grass is blue-green in color with a medium coarse leaf texture that holds up well in hot, dry climates. Bermuda has short, flat leaves that make it tolerant of dry climates and grows best in direct sunlight.
  • Mostly shaded lawn: Palmetto St. Augustine. It is difficult to get grass to grow in the shade, but Palmetto St. Augustine grass can grow in both direct sunlight and shade.
  • Rotary mower: Any type. Rotary mowers are designed for any type of grass, but adjust the blade level according to the type of grass you choose.
  • Reel mower: Bermuda. Reel mowers work best on Bermuda grass because it is coarse and short, meaning it won’t get caught up in or flattened by the reel.
  • High maintenance: Tifway, Tifgreen. If you have plenty of time to devote to your lawn, Tifway or Tifgreen make great manicured a lawn, but it does require a bit more maintenance than some other types to keep that manicured look.
  • Eco-friendly: Midiron, TifTuf Bermuda. Midiron is known for being relatively low maintenance and recovers quickly from damage. TifTuf Bermuda is one of the toughest types of grass that is also the most drought resistant, ultimately using less water.
  • Kids and pets: TifTuf Bermuda, Midiron. In addition to being low maintenance, TifTuf Bermuda and Midiron hold up well to plenty of traffic, making them ideal for families with children and pets.
  • No kids or pets: Any type. If you don’t have kids or pets, you are free to try any type of grass that meets your other criteria.

Where to Get Quality Sod Grass

Evergreen Turf provides a wide variety of sod grass types that are well-suited for Arizona weather. If you’re not sure how to choose the right type of grass for your yard, try our lawn selector tool.

For questions, call (480) 456-1199 or contact us today. Place an online order for sod grass here.

The Role of Fertilization in Effective Lawn Care

Monday, September 25th, 2023

Fertilizer provides the nutrients that soil and grass need to thrive and be healthy. If you have ever walked barefoot in thick, luscious green grass — fertilizer probably had something to do with it.  After all, grass needs more than some water and sun for perfect growth.

Let’s take a closer look at the role of fertilization and how it pertains to effective lawn care.

Proper Nourishment

The health of your soil plays a very large role in the growth of your grass. Fertilization has the necessary nourishment to care for it all. While different types of fertilizers will have a varying mix of nutrients, there are three that are almost always found in them. They are:

  • Nitrogen (N)
  • Phosphorous (P)
  • Potassium (K)

Each plays a part in getting the grass to grow faster and more dense, with strong roots. It also keeps it healthy enough to fight off diseases. It is important to understand that there are different factors that impact the amounts and types of nutrients needed, such as the soil type, the amount of foot (or car) traffic it will experience, the local climate, and whether or not there are currently any pests or diseases.

Just as you eat to provide your body with daily nourishment, effective lawn care is going to require regular doses of fertilizer, too.

Routine Treatments

A healthy lawn is going to need a good diet of fertilizer regularly in order to provide you with healthy growth. To do this effectively, you need to make sure you are providing it at the right intervals. For instance, giving it too much too frequently can actually kill your lawn. This is referred to as fertilizer burn.

Finding the proper balance between the nutrients in the fertilizer and the frequency at which you fertilize is crucial. Working with lawn professionals is a great way to ensure you are getting just what you need — nothing more, nothing less.

Keep Weeds at Bay

For effective lawn care without weeds, fertilizer is a must.

Weeds can be an eyesore for lawns. Yet, they are pesky enough to show up anywhere. However, in a lawn that undergoes routine fertilization, weeds don’t often stand a chance. The nutrients make the grass thick and dense with strong roots — and all of these things make it difficult for weeds to grow.

Reduce Risk of Illness and Disease

Without including fertilization in lawn care, disease and illness can take over in an instant. It can cause a lawn to buckle with low-stress tolerance and can make the perfect home for insects and pests looking to put the lawn at risk. This is all because it is not getting the nourishment it needs to remain healthy.

You can keep a lawn looking good on the outside by tending to its outer appearance. But effective lawn care involves so much more than that. Fertilization helps to make sure that the soil and the grass are strong enough to fight off any illness, disease, insect, or pest that may try to bring it down.

When done routinely, not only will the lawn look great from the outside, but from the inside, too.

Effective Lawn Care from Evergreen Turf

If you are ready to give your lawn the nourishment it needs in order to be vibrant and healthy, then you can learn more about nutrition and fertilization from Evergreen Turf. Remember, a healthy lawn begins with healthy soil.

Contact us today to learn more.