- Conduct Soil test to identify the amount and class of fertilizer to be used for your lawn.

- - Only at least 1 pound of nitrogen/1,000 sq. ft in one application.

- - When fertilizing, do it from early spring spring up to last season of summer.

- 1 inch of water is required for most lawns per week to be more healthy.

- Put only the required amount of fertilizer for your lawn according to its square footage.

- For an even application of fertilizer in the grass, a rotary spreader is recommended for fast, even application and to prevent striped pattern of fertilizer.

- For thorough application of fertilizer, disperse it in two directions.

- Spread on fertilizer to dry grass then water thoroughly according to its needed amount.

- Gather fertilizer that has been dropped down on paved areas and keep for the next application.

- Used up fertilizers should not be applied to trees, annuals, perennials or even on shrubs. Much content of nitrogen will not do good for plants since it could lower down fruits and flowers production and also could impel stem and leaf growth.

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