Just as you need food to survive, so does your lawn. There are, in fact, sixteen needed elements for a lawn to survive and thrive in green glory. Most of these elements are a part of nature and need little from you to help your lawn’s success. Others, however, definitely need your attention and should be attended to.

Don’t dash out to the store just yet to get a complete fertilizer kit and a thousand dollars worth of stuff you probably won’t need. First, let’s get to know your lawn and why it needs these things and how you can provide them for it.

Nitrogen is one of the most talked about and least understood element in lawn care. Everyone knows what nitrogen is and that plants need it, but that’s about the extent of their knowledge. Just because a fertilizer or spray has nitrogen in it doesn’t mean it’s getting to your lawn in the way your lawn needs it. Did you know that nitrogen is what gives grass it’s green color? It also naturally helps fight off pests and bugs. Nitrogen is absorbed through the root system, not the atmosphere, so spraying it on your lawn doesn’t always have the desired effect.