Spring is here in Pittsburgh, PA! The days are getting longer. We wake up to birds singing and wind down the day with spring peepers. Green leaves are sprouting from fall bulbs. It’s a beautiful time of year in Western Pennsylvania. We’re starting to dream of lush green lawns and leafy landscapes soon to come. That means it’s time to enrich our lawn and landscapes with fertilizer treatments for many of us.
Early Spring season is an excellent time to fertilize as soil temperatures warm up and your lawn wakes up. An early spring application boosts blade and root growth as the season begins. Follow up with a late spring application to keep grass lush and healthy during the summer growing season. Smith Landscaping & Lawn Care, your landscaper in Pittsburgh, can help you find the right balance of nutrients, including nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Formulas and amounts depend on grass type, soil type, and other conditions.
Early spring is also time to fertilize trees and shrubs. Nutrients help growth and are especially beneficial for newly planted trees and shrubs. The Clemson Cooperative Extension identifies several signs your shrubs or trees may not be thriving:
- Discolored leaves (including pale green and yellow)
- Earlier than usual fall coloring and leaf drop
- Smaller than normal leaf size
- Twig or branch die-back
- Low annual twig growth
Spring fertilization, tailored to your soil and plant varieties, can help shrubs and trees stay healthy and vibrant! You may need a unique formula with micronutrients in addition to the usual nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
Your Pittsburgh landscaper will check for iron, magnesium and other mineral deficiencies. Unlike mulch, which goes in a relatively small area around the tree, we apply fertilizer to the entire root zone area. You can fertilize your trees and shrubs even if you’re not fertilizing your lawn. Trees and shrubs are delicate and expensive, so it’s essential to work with your landscaping team to find the right formula and apply it correctly.
As always, we are here to answer any of your questions! Please feel free to contact us today and we will get back to you as soon as possible.