Whether you are trying to grow a new lawn or have an established lawn it is a good idea to fertilize it. This promotes growth and keeps your lawn looking nice and healthy. This hub has some great tips for you on how to fertilize your lawn.

Only fertilizing to meet what your lawn's requires. A good tip is you want to allow your lawn to green up. Then go over it with a lawn mower once or twice before applying a lawn fertilizer. This is best done in spring.

There are different types of lawn fertilizer so make sure you choose one that is made for your type of lawn. Read the instructions.

For seed you want to use new lawn formulas. Also you can use this formula on sod or sprigged lawns less than 2 years old. They should deliver a great thickening effect.

On an established lawn you want to use a slow-release, granular complete fertilizer. . This type of fertilizer delivers a consistent supply of nutrients during the lawn's fastest growth times.

You want to get yourself a fertilizer spreader. Make sure you understand how it works and how to change the settings. You want to walk behind the spreader at a good pace. Make sure you cover each area of the lawn only once.