Your lawn, trees and shrubs are constantly absorbing

nutrients in order to keep growing. During the spring

and summer, these nutrients are converted into foot

that is used for top growth. In the fall, however, top

growth slows down and the focus shifts underground

to the root system. At this point, plants begin ex-

panding their root systems and filling them with nu-

trient reserves to carry them over through the winter

season. The more the roots are able to to stow away,

the better growth you can expect when spring re-

turns. You can help this process along with a heavy

application of fertilizer in the fall.

The basic ingredients in fertilizer are nitrogen, phos-

phorus, and potassium. Nitrogen promotes color and

top growth, phosphorus stimulates root develop-

ment, and potassium helps plants to resist disease

and conserve water. A heavy application of these nu-

trients in the fall will give your lawn, trees, shrubs the

raw materials they need for extensive new root

growth. This root expansion is the foundation upon

which your landscape plants will grow next year.

Besides expanding the root system, heavy fall

feeding can:

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Increase resistance to disease by promoting bet-

ter overall plant health.

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Improve winter color of both turf and evergreens.

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Increase water-holding ability, which can decrease

the effects of winter wings that normally dry

plants and cause browning of leaves and blades.

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Encourage better blooming of flowering trees and

shrubs and improved density in your lawn.

When it comes to fertilization, there’s no time like

the early Fall. You will definitely notice the differ-

ence once spring returns.

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