The summer season here in North Carolina symbolizes the start of warmer weather, beach days, and fun memories. However, the hot temperatures are stressful for your lawn, so you'll want to fertilize it twice during the season! The first treatment at the beginning of summer will build up its strength in preparation for these tough conditions, while the second application at the end will replenish its nutrients and help it survive until fall. You'll also want to ensure your summer fertilization treatments are rich in potassium and iron, as these vital nutrients aid in its resistance to stressors and boost its vibrant green color.

Fertilize Your Lawn in North Carolina Once at the Beginning of Summer

Our fertilization specialist spraying a treatment on our client's lawn in Oak Ridge, NC.

Helping your lawn in North Carolina prepare for the impending heat of summer is crucial to keeping it healthy and verdant. So, you'll want to fertilize it once at the beginning of the season, between June and July. This treatment will supply it with much-needed nutrients that build up its strength in preparation for the hot temperatures and stress it'll face. You'll also want to utilize liquid fertilizer, as it's fast-release and will work to get to and nourish your turf's roots almost immediately.

Fertilize Your Lawn Again at the End of the Summer Season

With summer underway, your lawn in North Carolina will have used up the first fertilizer treatment from the beginning of the season to push through the stressful conditions. Because of this, you'll want to administer another at the end of summer, between July and August. This application will replenish the nutrients it lost since the previous and ensure it has enough to survive the remainder of the season and into fall. You'll want to use a liquid fertilizer again to quickly supply its roots with what it needs to heighten its strength and resilience against the brutal heat.

Don't forget to apply weed control treatments along with the two summer fertilization applications to eliminate any existing weeds on your lawn!

Make Sure That Your Summer Fertilization Treatments Are Rich in Potassium & Iron

When fertilizing your lawn during the summer, you'll want to ensure you use treatments rich in potassium and iron. These vital nutrients are the key to setting it up for success and keeping it beautiful even during stressful times. Here's a breakdown of the benefits of potassium and iron for your lawn:

  • Potassium: This macronutrient aids in increasing your turf's water and nutrient uptake, which boosts its ability to withstand stress and stay strong during hot temperatures and drought-like conditions in the summer. It also builds up its resistance to fungal diseases and insect infestations.
  • Iron: This nutrient is essential for bolstering your lawn's verdancy, even during the stressful summer! Iron helps the grass produce chlorophyll, which enhances its vibrant green color and aids in photosynthesis.

Call us to sign up for our lawn fertilization service today!

Do you want to supply your lawn with the nutrients it needs to thrive? If so, look no further than our lawn fertilization service! At Ideal Landscaping & Irrigation, we'll fertilize your turf multiple times, including twice in the summer, to provide consistent nourishment throughout the growing season. Our team will also apply weed control treatments to ensure it doesn't have to compete with these pesky nutrient sappers. However, we think big picture and want to do the most for your lawn, so this service is available with our full-service landscape maintenance program! This program also includes other lawn care and maintenance services, such as aeration, lawn mowing, and much more.

We offer our lawn fertilization service to homes, businesses, and HOAs in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Summerfield, and other nearby areas in North Carolina. Call us at (336) 396-9191 to schedule today!