Elixir Gardens Lawn Food/Feed Fertiliser Spring & Summer + Iron + Magnesium 2.5Kg | Treats 50sqm

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If you have bare patches on the grass, and it’s coming up to winter, this is a good product to use to fill in the spaces and get a more even, balanced lawn without waiting until spring to fix the problem. Although you may not use such a large bag over one winter, the fertiliser can be kept for the following year as well. It needs to be kept well sealed in a cool, dry space. It’s best applied with a rotary spreader – a drop spreader can result in uneven application which may in turn cause burnt patches to appear on the lawn. You may have seen the initials ‘NPK’ when looking at different fertilisers. These letters represent three elements. N stands for ‘nitrogen’, P for ‘phosphorous’ and K for ‘potassium’. These nutrients are vital for different stages of plant growth, and different fertilisers contain different ratios of them. For shaded areas, sow at the same rate. No need to use a higher quantity of seed. Although our Premium Grass Seed has tolerance for shade, you should be prepared to seed these areas more frequently.

Ensure the turf is healthy, weed, disease and pest free. This can be helped by fertilisation and regular maintenance. Below, you’ll find more details of each element and which part of grass development it contributes to. This will help you choose the right fertiliser, with the best NPK ratio, for your garden. Nitrogen As well as aiding with photosynthesis, potassium helps plants store and use water efficiently; it can help make them less susceptible to drought. Not all fertilisers contain phosphorous, as too much phosphorous in the soil can actually build up and have a negative impact on the environment and plants. If your soil has a phosphorous deficiency, your grass will require a fertiliser with phosphorous. If not, you may want to avoid adding too much.

Proctor’s Autumn and Winter Lawn Feed can be spread from September onwards and makes a visible difference to the density and quality of the grass in this time. Approximately three applications across winter seems to work well. If your lawn is looking tired and patchy as winter moves in, this is one of the best winter lawn fertilisers to achieve a much healthier looking lawn come springtime.

Phosphorous is integral for general plant health; if plants aren’t healthy, they will grow slowly and take a long time to mature. Naturally, this will also make them weaker. Choosing the best lawn fertiliser will depend on the current state of your lawn, as well as what your grass needs. We’ve put together the following information so you’ll have a better idea of what to look out for: We supply our Autumn Winter Tough Turf fertiliser in bags as well as reusable tubs in a sizes up to 25kg. One thing to note: if there’s no rain forecast, you’ll need to make sure to fully water in the fertiliser yourself. It takes a while, and a fair amount of water, for the granules to dissolve. Prepare the soil – Loosen the top couple of inches of soil, remove debris, fertilise with a decent starter fertiliser, avoid using weed killers before and after sowing.Overall, it’s one of the best winter lawn fertilisers to buy on a budget. You get a generous amount of product for the price, and it will be sufficient to cover the majority of small/medium gardens. Generally, it’s less important to feed plants high amounts of nitrogen during winter because the focus is not on creating growth spurts, but conserving strength and making strong root systems that will survive the winter. Phosphorous The best winter lawn fertilisers balance nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, providing the best ratio for grass to thrive. In a winter fertiliser, look for a high potassium content . This will help your grass grow stronger roots and stems ready to spring into action in the warmer months. The key to reducing moss and weeds is to have an effective all-year round management strategy incorporating the use of Elixir Complete Lawn, Feed Weed and Moss Killer. Use the following non-chemical techniques to reduce moss and weeds: Whilst 0% phosphorous might seem unusual, some gardeners prefer to avoid fertilisers containing phosphorous to avoid excessive use. Too much phosphorous in the soil can cause problems.

Whether you’re looking to repair pesky thin or bare patches, improve your existing grass, or create a brand new lawn area, our seed blend is designed to produce a tough, durable lawn that is able to thrive under a number of conditions. This premium mix will deliver results that will last all year round while withstanding traffic, children, garden parties, sports and different weather types. Soil aerating of the lawn to help to encourage the free passage of water & nutrients through the soil. If spilt on paving, concrete etc., brush off immediately to avoid discolouration. If no rain falls within 48 hours of treatment, irrigate treated area. Complete Lawn, Feed Weed and Moss Killer is effective against broad-leaved weeds of the following species: Potassium 8%– This makes for great plant strength aiding a solid start in the spring, effectively fortifying your lawn against stress damage and disease protection also helps with stress resistance and protect against disease over the Autumn and Winter.It comes as a 20 kg bag and should be applied at a density of 35 g/m². This is best achieved using a spreader, rather than attempting to get the measurements right by hand. At this application rate, one bag will cover approximately 570 m². Together, these result in a product that can be used several times over autumn and winter to prepare grass in different ways for spring. You may want to test your soil to find out what the current nutrient levels are, for a better idea of which what nutrients you need to add to the soil. There are several laboratories that you can send a sample of your soil to for testing. Remember that nutrients get used up, so the soil’s properties can change over time. Not just for your lawn, our premium grass seed can be used for play areas, sports pitches, landscaping projects and more.