2007-04-14 08:48:28 · 6 answers · asked by jenk44 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Check the numbers on the fertilizer bag. There are three, such as 10-10-10, 20-10-10, etc. If the first number is the highest number of the three do not apply until after the rain.
This is the nitrogen number and even though it will claim to be slow release you will be creating quick growth which means more mowing and damage from frost. If it is a basic , say 10-10-10, or 15-20-5, go ahead! Good Luck.
2007-04-14 09:00:50 · answer #1 · answered by jerry g 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 to 4 inches of rain is a lot, why not fertilize after the rain.
2007-04-14 15:55:45 · answer #2 · answered by lynda l 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is an excellent time to put your fertilizer out. Put it out before it rains and it will soak down into the yard and really do some good.
2007-04-14 15:54:08 · answer #3 · answered by J. P. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do NOT apply fertiliser before heavy rain is due. 2-4 ins, is excessive. Apply during a moist spell, (overnight is good) allowing 24-48 hrs BEFORE rain, giving time for grass to benefit from application. Rain dilutes and disperses fertiliser.
2007-04-14 16:42:33 · answer #4 · answered by ED SNOW 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heck, no! Get at it!
If this is your first fertilizing of the season, use a high phosphorus and potash fertilizer now. In June, use a slow-release high nitrogen fertilizer.
2007-04-14 15:54:54 · answer #5 · answered by Maggie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wait until after the rain that much rain will wash the fertilizer away instead of helping it soak in your grass
2007-04-14 18:55:01 · answer #6 · answered by thomasl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋