Lawn Food Do's and Don'ts

The shelf life of fertilizers can vary widely based on factors such as the type of fertilizer, storage conditions, and packaging. Here's a general guideline for some common types of fertilisers:

When spreading fertiliser on the lawn you need to do two simple things otherwise you'll damage the grass: spread the correct amount and put it on evenly.

There is plenty of root growth in winter as the lawn soil at root depth is invariably warmer than the air. Keeping the roots fed means a healthy resilient lawn.

In summer you can use a granular or liquid fertiliser. However, the conditions for application are very important during the warmer and drier summer months.

Knowing what to use to feed your grass in spring can make a big difference to your lawn whilst saving you time and money.

Autumn fertiliser needs to be able to support the grass nutritionally, give maximum colour to make use of lower autumn light levels and promote deeper roots.

Clay soil tends to be heavy and dense, with poor drainage and good nutrient retention. Your lawn feed should take this into consideration.

Sandy soil tends to drain quickly and lacks essential nutrients, so the best lawn fertilizer should provide a generous level of prime nutrients to compensate.

We don’t sell Aftercut (we could quite easily) because we feel there are other ways to do the job that are better for the lawn and the environment and don’t stain your lovely hard surfaces.