Fall Fertilization: Why Your Lawn Needs It Before Winter

Fall is a critical time for lawn care, especially in regions like ours where summer can be harsh on turf. At Nature’s Select™ Premium Turf Services, Inc., we believe that preparing your lawn before winter ensures that it will come back healthier and stronger next spring. One of the key treatments we recommend during this time is our Select Lawn Care fall fertilization, which is essential for both new seedlings and established turf.

The Benefits of High-Phosphorus Fertilizer

Our fall fertilizer application is designed to work hand-in-hand with aeration and overseeding, two other vital fall services. After aerating your lawn and seeding it with fresh, resilient grass varieties, we apply a high-phosphorus, granular fertilizer. This formula is especially beneficial because phosphorus is a crucial nutrient for promoting root development. Strong roots are the foundation of a healthy lawn, enabling the grass to absorb more nutrients and water while making it more resistant to pests, disease, and environmental stressors.

Slow-Release for Sustained Growth

One of the unique features of this fertilizer is its slow-release nature. Rather than providing a quick burst of nutrients, it gradually feeds your lawn over time, ensuring that the roots have a steady supply of nourishment throughout the fall and into early winter. This steady feeding is particularly helpful for new grass seedlings that need consistent care as they establish themselves in your lawn. The slow-release aspect also benefits your existing turf, which may be recovering from the stresses of summer heat and drought. By feeding it over a prolonged period, we help your lawn build up the strength it needs to survive the winter and emerge lush and green when spring arrives.

The Importance of Timing

Timing is everything with fall fertilization. The ideal time to apply this treatment is sometime between August and October after fall aeration and overseeding, which opens up the soil and creates the perfect environment for the fertilizer to penetrate deep down to the roots. The aeration process relieves soil compaction, ensuring nutrients, water, and oxygen can easily reach the grass roots. Once the soil is aerated and the new seed is down, applying our high-phosphorus fertilizer locks in these benefits, helping the young grass establish strong roots while giving established turf the boost it needs to thrive.

In short, fall fertilization with Nature’s Select™ Premium Turf Services, Inc. gives your lawn the care it needs to thrive. So, don’t wait for winter to settle in. Contact us today at (336) 768-7999 to schedule your fall fertilization and set your lawn on the path to success! We serve the Winston-Salem area, including Clemmons, King, Kernersville, and beyond.