Question 1

How can I make my yellow grass green again?

Accepted Answer

Many homeowners are trying out solutions for this problem, such as fertilizers and pesticides, but these methods can be expensive and some are even harmful to your health.  

You can manually remove the brown color and restore the original green color on your lawn by using a garden hose or power washer. You will need a hose nozzle attachment with a spray setting if you have an electric power washer; otherwise, use the garden hose with spray nozzle attachment. Just keep spraying and watering until all of the brown has been removed from the lawn.

Question 2

What can I put on my grass to make it turn green?

Accepted Answer

There are several ways to make your lawn green, but the most effective way is to be consistent when applying the right fertilizer. The right type of fertilizer can help promote growth and reduce the chances of bald spots.

The 3 main types of fertilizers that most homeowners use are:

- Natural fertilizers such as compost, manure, and worm castings.

- Synthetic fertilizers like fish emulsion or bagged nitrogen.

- Chemical fertilizers like urea and ammonium nitrate

Question 3

How do I add nitrogen to my lawn?

Accepted Answer

If you want to know how to add nitrogen to your lawn, there are a few easy ways. You can either mix it in with ammonium nitrate, sprinkle it on the soil, or put it in a chemical feeder.

The idea is that you need to provide nitrogen for grasses and plants in order to grow and thrive. Nitrogen is an essential nutrient and without it, plants will die off because they won't be able to use the nutrients they need like phosphorus and potassium.

Question 4

What fertilizer is best for grass?

Accepted Answer

There are many different types of fertilizers on the market. The main fertilizer types are organic, inorganic, and natural manure. Organic fertilizers contain plant materials that have been composted or decomposed over time by microorganisms in a process called "biological nitrogen fixation."
Inorganic fertilizers are mineral-based like potassium phosphates and nitrate salts. Natural manure can be anything from animal droppings to old hay bales or leaves.
One that is widely used is ammonium nitrate which has been shown to be one of the best fertilizers for grasses like Bermuda, Fescue, Kentucky Bluegrass, and Zoysia.

Question 5

How many times a year should you fertilize your lawn?

Accepted Answer

Lawns need to be fertilized on a regular basis. There are many opinions on how often you should fertilize your lawn. Some say that you should only fertilize after a rain or once in the spring, while others say that you should be fertilizing right now and every week.
What most people agree with is that, after a year or two of not fertilizing your lawn, it will die off and turn brown. This can take anywhere between one month to three months depending on how much time has passed since the last time it was watered.

Most lawns need to be fertilized at least 3-4 times a year. Each type of fertilizer requires different care and consideration.
In the case of granular fertilizers, the best time to fertilize is early spring when you can see your lawn come back to life. Cow manure, straw, and horse manure are good options for granular fertilizers. It is important that you start as early as possible so that your lawn has enough time to grow before summer arrives.
When you apply liquid or granular fertilizer, water the area thoroughly after 10-15 minutes so that the fertilizer can be absorbed into the soil or roots.