A fertilizer is a material that supplies one or more of the essential nutrients to plants. When these nutrients are limited or unavailable, turf grass will often show deficiency symptoms such as reduced growth, weak and spindly plants, and poor colour. Fertilization cannot be neglected if you want to maintain a great lawn. In fact, all turf professionals will tell you that the best defence against weeds is a thick, well-fertilized turf which helps choke out undesirable weeds.

Nitrogen is the most important element supplied by fertilizers, followed by Potassium and Phosphorus. Our fertilizer blends will vary somewhat during the season based on your program and soil test results. Nitrogen is the element, which is mainly responsible for the nice, green color of turf. It also stimulates growth, which is good for the plant. Excessive growth however can put a real strain on your mowing frequency and can actually harm your root system. We apply the proper amount of Nitrogen with each application, in order to provide good color, while not overdoing it to the extent of harming the root system. Too much Nitrogen is just as bad as not enough. Many of our fertilizers also contain a portion of the Nitrogen in the form of a slow-release product, which will provide a longer-lasting and more consistent color response.