Professional Lawn Fertilization Services in Oklahoma

Most people don’t realize how complex lawn fertilization can be until they try to do it themselves. Here are some common questions that we get from curious customers who want to improve their landscape but aren’t sure how.

Why should I hire a professional landscaping company?

TurfWorks provides comprehensive landscaping services ranging from weed removal to flower bed fertilization, all at a significantly lower cost than other companies. One of the advantages of working with a commercial landscaper like us is that we can fulfill all of your landscaping needs so that you don’t have to manage more than one landscaping company. This eliminates the potential issues that can arise when multiple contractors are involved, such as conflicting work schedules and overlapping responsibilities. Instead, TurfWorks can handle everything, ensuring a cohesive and flourishing landscape. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and discuss any concerns you may have about your lawn.

When does my lawn need to be fertilized?

Knowing when to fertilize your lawn isn’t an exact science; it’s a skill developed over time based on a lot of experience, which makes the professionals the best people to do it. The right answer depends on a multitude of variables, such as the current state of your lawn, what types of grass(es) are growing in it, whether weeds are an issue, what your goals are with the lawn, and more.

For example, grass should be fertilized during its peak growth period. However, because of Oklahoma’s position within the variable climates of North America, residents often have more than one type of grass, all of which reach peak growth periods at different times. Sometimes, two grasses exist simultaneously in one lawn, and other times, one house might have entirely different grass than their neighbors. Bermuda grass, which is common in Oklahoma, for example, should be fertilized between May and September, when it is actively growing. Fescue, on the other hand, doesn’t start growing until the fall because it is a cool-season grass, so fertilization for fescue should occur later in the year. An experienced landscaping and lawn care company like TurfWorks can help you identify which grass you have and what fertilization type and schedule is ideal for your specific needs.

What kind of fertilizer should I use for my lawn?

Lawn fertilizers typically come in two forms: liquid and granules. Most people opt for liquid fertilizer because it is less expensive and easier to apply. Professional lawn care companies like TurfWorks, however, rely on granulated fertilizer, which is released more slowly. This ensures that grass has access to nutrients over a longer period of time, and it reduces the risk of burning a yard with too much fertilizer at once. It also prevents problems like liquid fertilizer washing away with rain. Professional companies have the experience, expertise, and equipment to apply lawn fertilizer accurately and appropriately to achieve the best results.

In addition to the physical form of your lawn fertilizer, you’ll also need to consider its composition. Most lawns benefit from a fertilizer that is high in nitrogen because it helps grass to grow. However, specific lawns might be fighting unique problems that need more targeted solutions than simply better grass growth. If a yard is mostly bare, the composition of fertilizer is best when it’s equal parts nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus. Conversely, if you’re trying to support flowering plants, a ratio of 3-2-1 nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium is better. 

TurfWorks can explain how these ratios impact your yard and suggest smaller things you can do in between fertilization to keep grass healthy, such as leaving some lawn clippings, which provide additional nitrogen as they break down.