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A high nitrogen content is less important for winter fertiliser. However, grass still requires some nitrogen for promoting normal functions and it is not always present in the soil in high amounts – this is why most winter fertilisers still contain a reasonable amount of nitrogen. If you’re hoping to find a fertiliser that will be useful year-round, you will want a slightly higher ratio of nitrogen compared to if you’re using a separate fertiliser for winter and spring (recommended). These DIY weed killer solutions are also great value for money, as you can make them for a fraction of the cost of buying a ready-made weed killer. The household product ingredients are ones you may have in your kitchen cupboards already. Keep up with applying weed killer to your lawn through spring and summer, whenever you feel your grass needs the extra help with unwanted plants. It's also important to weed your lawn in the autumn, to keep it in good condition over winter. Does weed killer kill moss?

When choosing control options you can minimise harm to non-target animals by starting with the methods in the non-pesticide control section. If this is not sufficient to reduce the damage to acceptable levels then you may choose to use pesticides. Non-pesticide control Following lawn moss treatment, it’s very possible that your lawn will require raking or scarification, depending on the condition of your lawn.Cold weather is also inconvenient because the herbicides are broken down by plants’ metabolism. Plant metabolism, on the other side, slows down in cold weather. As a result, the period it requires the plant to respond to the herbicide and be destroyed is prolonged. Is it better to spray weed killer before or after rain? The ratio will be written as three numbers, for example: ‘NPK 6-5-10’. This fertiliser would be made up of 6 parts nitrogen, 5 parts phosphorous and 10 parts potassium. Spring is the best time of year for applying weed killer. This is because you can catch weeds in their pre-growth state, before they’ve had the opportunity to sprout fully. Spring has the advantages of being both warm and wet.

A gust of wind can blow the spray away from the intended area. A calmer day when you can target the specific area is preferable. Fall is the second-best season because weed killers thrive on the sudden change in weather. Spraying weed killer in October means that weeds will struggle to survive the winter. Foamstream is an example of a herbicide-free weed killer that isn't affected by external factors such as the weather. Foamstream is effective at killing weeds whether it’s wet, windy, or extremely cold or hot. It can be used all year round, making Foamstream an easier and more convenient weed killer. Does the type of weed impact how effective weed killers will be? Late August or September, while there is still some warmth around, is one of the gardener’s favorite times for full lawn weed control. If you only need one application per year, this is the time period to consider. Coming in a 20 kg bag, you get plenty of fertiliser for quite a reasonable price – especially considering that it should be applied at a rate of 35 g/m². When applied carefully, one bag can cover an area of approximately 570 m² (for reference: a standard tennis court is 261 m²).Cheap, easy to use and can be applied every four weeks. It will also green the grass without causing growth, harden the grass against disease and reduce worm casting. Fertiliser comes in either liquid or granular form. When it comes to the best winter lawn fertiliser, granular fertiliser is best. Moss is different from the majority of common garden weeds, and it requires specialised removal. Our specialised lawn moss killer will kill your lawn, but it’s also worth knowing that moss can’t be removed like other lawn weeds. Other lawn weeds are made mostly of water and will shrivel away once dead, but this doesn’t apply to moss. Moss is fibrous and turns to thatch when dead.

Moss can and will grow anywhere, even on the roof of your house! Moss growth in the lawn during winter is helped by shade, moisture and poor air circulation. Reducing shade and improving air circulation may be possible but being aware of the potential for increased moss growth in these areas can help with your lawn care program. Calcium 5% and Trace elements– To maintain plant cell wall strength promoting turf hardening and disease resistance. Pros: It can be used on gardens, patios, paths, gravel and in vegetable patches and flower beds. Best results are achieved against moss and small weeds less than 10cm high. It works in low temperatures and can be used all year round. Ideally spray in spring and repeat as necessary over the growing season.

Overall, it’s one of the best winter lawn fertilisers to buy on a budget. You get a generous amount of product for the price, and it will be sufficient to cover the majority of small/medium gardens. Leave to dry before allowing pets or children into the garden. How long does weed killer take to dry? Encourage predators and other natural enemies in the garden such as birds, hedgehogs and ground beetles. These caterpillars are an important food source for nesting birds Nitrogen is pretty vital during all stages of a plant’s growth. It’s one of the main components of chlorophyll, which helps plants convert the sun’s energy into food. Chlorophyll is also responsible for giving plants their green colour, so nitrogen can help grass get greener and healthier.