WHAT LAWN FERTILIZER TO CHOOSE? Why Fertilize your lawn? Which one to choose? How to Read a Fertilizer Label? A lush and actively growing lawn uses a huge amount of energy. Your soil supplies some of the nutrients required for growth but most soils are unable to supply these nutrients during the entire year, especially in Hawkes Bay (Napier, Hastings & Havelock) where it is very hot and dry in the summer months. Did you know fertilizing your lawn also helps: Reducing weeds Promoting new root and leaf growth Improving recovery from foot traffic or damage Replacing lost nutrients from lawn mowing and soil leaching Quick-release fertilizer typically lasts for three to … Continue reading What Fertilizer to use for your lawn?