Lawn Fertiliser

Thanks Liz
I totally agree with your concluding sentence
My own regime is granular feed in late March/early April followed by a couple of high nitrogen feeds in summer. An application of nematodes....did this earlier today...light scarifying soon and top dressing. Spot weedkilling only. Moss not a problem.
My soil is sandy loam so nutrient levels are depleted quite quickly thus needing more nitrogen (?) However, you make a lot of sense to me ....clearly you know your science.....and if my soil was a heavier one I would try your suggestions.
Thanks again Liz, always enjoy new and different info; it is how we learn and improve

 

You are correct, sandy soil has low organic matter and so does not retain nutrients like clay based soils.
Beacause you suffer from leaching a slow release fertiliser would work well and better as they last from 8 weeks to 16 weeks so you don't have to apply as much fertiliser and they give a more predictable and steady growth patten and less leaching.
While slow release products tend to be more expensive the overall cost is cheaper compared to a straight fertiliser due to fewer applications.

 

Makes sense Liz