Lawn Fertilization Service in Honey Farms, Columbia, TN

Most people in Columbia think they need to run expensive soil tests and buy specialized micronutrients just to get a green lawn. That is patently false. For turf grass, nitrogen is the only nutrient that truly matters. Fescue is always at a nitrogen deficit; the grass will pull nitrogen from the soil until it practically kills itself. If you provide nitrogen, the plant will use it. You do not need to waste money on zinc or other additives that have zero proven benefit in our field conditions.

In Honey Farms, I see homeowners making the mistake of using starter fertilizers or high-phosphorus products. Please do not do this. Phosphorus levels in Middle Tennessee are already pegged in the red. When you apply it, it runs off into the local drainage and ends up in the neighborhood ponds, causing algae blooms. I also avoid the conventional wisdom regarding potassium. Most studies show that excessive potassium application actually results in lower quality turf.

Instead, I use a smarter approach. I source my nitrogen from ammonium sulfate, which provides both nitrogen and sulfur. Since the EPA cut sulfur in diesel emissions years ago, sulfur deficiencies have become common. By using specific sources, I hit two birds with one stone. I also adjust nitrogen rates for newer builds in the area that struggle with subsoil issues. I focus on what the grass actually needs to perform, not what a big box store bag tells you to do.