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FERTILIZING
SCHEDULE - 3 times a year*
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Late March-Early April |
| Fertilize: apply slow-release
3-1-2 ratio fertilizers (recommended formulations 19-5-9, 19-4-10,
21-7-14, 15-5-10)
Some would applyWeed and Feed here, but
we recommend applying a pre-emergent weed control in February,
and applying only a fertilizer here.
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Late June-Early July |
Fertilize: apply slow-release
3-1-2 ratio fertilizers (recommended formulations 19-5-9, 19-4-10,
21-7-14, 15-5-10)
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Late September-November |
Winterize: apply winterizer
formulas for winter hardiness
Ratios will vary, but make sure they are "winter" or "fall"
formulas designed for southern grasses.
(examples: 18-6-12, 8-12-16 will make lawns winter-hardy)
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June
- early September: if turfgrass looks yellow (chlorosis) or necrotic,
use an application of either granular or liquid iron. Once a year, should
be enough.
*Note:
The above 3 fertilization tables are based on you using slow-release
formulas made especially for Texas grasses.
see
also 12-month Texas Lawn Care Maintenance Schedule
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