Summer is one of the most challenging times of the year for your grass in Tennessee. Between the hot temperatures and dry conditions, it will need to work extra hard to stay healthy throughout this season. Because of this, you'll want to fertilize it 3 times during the summer! The first treatment should be applied in early summer, as it will provide your lawn with the nutrients it needs to endure the heat. Then, you'll want to apply a second fertilizer application in mid-summer to replenish what was used since the last treatment so that it can continue to thrive despite the stressful conditions. Finally, you should administer another round of fertilizer in late summer to help prepare your turf for the upcoming fall season. By following this schedule, you can supply your grass with all of the nutrients it needs to make it through the summer.

Fertilize Your Lawn Once in Early Summer

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During early summer, your lawn will start to use up the nutrients from the previous fertilizer treatment in the spring. So, you'll want to give it an additional boost at this time by applying a round of granular fertilizer to prepare it for the hot summer months ahead. This treatment will help your grass build up its strength again after being depleted from the previous one, plus give it enough nourishment to enter this season in good condition. That way, it has the best chance of not just surviving but thriving.

You'll want to utilize weed control treatments along with your fertilizer applications in early summer to eliminate any weeds trying to steal those nutrients!

You Should Apply Another Fertilizer Treatment in Mid-Summer

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Mid-summer marks the halfway point of the hottest time of the year. At this point, your grass will have already used up the majority of the nutrients from the previous treatment, so it's time to replenish those that were lost. That's why you should apply another round of granular fertilizer in mid-summer. This application will recharge your turf with the nutrients it needs to survive the brutal summer heat, gradually releasing them to help sustain it and reach its full potential once again.

An Additional Fertilizer Application in Late Summer Will Help Prepare Your Grass for Fall

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In addition to providing your lawn with essential nutrients to keep it strong and healthy throughout the remainder of summer, a late summer fertilizer treatment also prepares it for the cooler weather ahead in the fall. After all, it will ensure it has enough nourishment to recover from any stress caused during the summer, fortifying its strength, encouraging root growth, and boosting its vibrant, green color. With these nutrients, it has the best chance of entering fall in great shape.

Call us today to sign up for our lawn fertilization service!

If you want to ensure your lawn stays healthy and beautiful throughout the summer season, turn to our team at Herbi-Systems! We offer a comprehensive 7-step lawn care program that includes 3 fertilization visits during the summer to provide your grass with the nutrients it needs to withstand the heat, along with treatments in spring and fall. Additionally, we will routinely apply pre- and post-emergent weed control treatments to prevent new weeds from surfacing and eliminate any existing growth. We will also apply a lime treatment at the end of the program. Our program runs year-round to set up your lawn for long-standing success.

We proudly serve residential and commercial properties, as well as HOAs in Memphis, Collierville, Germantown, TN, and throughout the surrounding areas. Call us today at (901) 382-5296 to enroll in our lawn fertilization service and fortify your grass with everything it needs to thrive!