🌟 [ 11 ]   How to Apply Granular Lawn Fertilisers with a Spreader [ @Lawn Solutions Australia ]

Granular Fertiliser spreaders come in a range of different sizes and brands, with many also having different application settings. In this video, we look at how to use and adjust your fertiliser spreader to ensure you apply your fertiliser evenly at the application rate required. Firstly, why should I fertilise my lawn? Fertilisers contain a mix of essential nutrients that your lawn needs to stay healthy and thrive. Soils usually don’t contain all these nutrients or enough of what exactly is needed for optimum plant health, so additional inputs like fertiliser are required. A fertiliser with a well-rounded formulation of nutrients, specifically formulated for lawns, can help improve growth, encourage stronger roots, and improve the overall health of the plant. When should I fertilise my lawn? Fertilising your lawn at specific times of the year will help you see the full benefit and nutrient uptake. We recommend fertilising with a slow-release granular fertiliser around 3 times a year, once in Spring, Summer, and Autumn. Fertilisers can have different lengths of time that they last for and pacing of nutrient release so make sure you adhere to the recommendations provided by the product manufacturer. Fertiliser Spreaders Granular fertilisers need to be applied at an even rate to ensure the lawn is getting a balanced amount of nutrient. Not applying evenly can lead to uneven growth, colour and health, so it’s an important thing to get this right to ensure you are getting the most out of your fertiliser application. This is where fertiliser spreaders come in handy. Fertiliser spreaders like this one will have an adjustable opening or valve at the bottom of the hopper where the fertiliser goes through into a chute. The fertiliser is then released through a spinning mechanism that rotates and discharges the fertiliser as you crank the handle on the side of the spreader. The rate at which the product will be dispersed is dependent on how open this valve is. The .

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