🌿 Feeding Your Lawn Without Frying It: Summer Fertilizer Done Right!

Summer is in full swing—and while you’re cooling off with an iced drink, your lawn is soaking up the sun and battling the heat. To keep it looking lush and green, proper fertilization is key. But be careful: too much of a good thing can quickly turn your lawn into a scorched, crispy mess.

Think of summer fertilizing like applying sunscreen: it’s all about the right product, right timing, and the right amount.

☀️ Choose the Right Fertilizer

In the summer, slow-release, low-nitrogen fertilizers are your lawn’s best friend. They feed your grass gradually without overwhelming it, helping it stay strong during stressful heat and drought conditions.

Avoid high-nitrogen formulas during peak heat—they can cause a quick growth surge, making your lawn more vulnerable to burning, pests, and disease.

💧 Water Wisely

Fertilizer needs water to work—but timing matters. Apply fertilizer before a light rain or water it in gently after application. This helps nutrients soak into the soil and reach the roots without washing away or sitting on the surface where it can burn your grass.

Aim to water deeply and infrequently to encourage deeper root growth and increase drought resistance.

📅 Timing Is Everything

Mid- to late summer fertilizing is best done when the temperatures are warm but not at their hottest. Early mornings or cooler evening hours are ideal for applying fertilizer—just like those SPF reapplications at the beach!

✅ Pro Tips for Summer Fertilizing Success:

• Use a broadcast spreader for even application
  
• Mow 1–2 days before fertilizing
  
• Never fertilize a stressed or dormant lawn
  
• Always follow product instructions carefully
  

A properly fed lawn is better equipped to survive summer stress and bounce back strong into fall. So skip the scorched look and treat your turf to the nutrients it needs—without frying it in the process.

Need help choosing or applying the right fertilizer? The New Horizon team is here to help you keep your lawn cool, green, and thriving all summer long! 🌱