Many Florida lawns and landscapes need fertilizer to help keep them healthy and strong. Fertilizing smart and fertilizing responsibly can help create dense, strong lawns and landscapes that absorb pollutants from runoff and help keep water clean. However, fertilizer applied improperly — too much or at the wrong time — can be a bad thing.
You can have a healthy lawn that helps protect healthy waterways. Always rely on your local lawn care professional and follow these Florida-Friendly Fertilizing tips:
Fertilize only if needed and only when grass is actively growing.
Don’t fertilize before a heavy rain. Lawns only need ¼ inch of water after each fertilizer application.
Use slow-release fertilizers, which provide fertilization for 60 days or longer.
Always follow package directions –MORE IS NOT BETTER.
For a convenient resource on fertilizing, visit SWFWMD’s WaterMatters.org/fertilizing for more information or to order a free “Do-It-Yourself Guide to Florida-Friendly Fertilizing”.