Lawn fertiliser is a specifically formulated carrier of essential nutrients required for healthy grass growth. It comes in an array of formulations and release methods designed for specific grasses, application methods and seasonal timing.

Granular types. The most common type of Lawn fertiliser granular types are easy to spread and supply nutrients to the plant rapidly.

Liquid types. Liquid fertilisers, when applied correctly and at the label, rate can be useful in avoiding leaf burn that sometimes occurs with granular types that are not applied evenly and watered in well.

Slow Release. Slow-release fertilisers, as the name implies, release their nutrient component slowly and continue to do so until the prill has completely dissolved.

Controlled release. These release nutrients when needed and activate when temperatures and moisture are at the correct level for release. They are usually more expensive however, as with the slow-release fertilisers, the trickle effect of slowly releasing nutrients ensures the grass plant has what it needs in nutrition and is not bombarded. Although more expensive, the runoff and wastage of nutrient is less and can work out to be cheaper in the long run.

Organic – Organic fertilisers improve soil structure where and when necessary. They are usually quick-release, and their benefit from a nutrient perspective is short-term.

Granular, Liquid and slow-release fertilisers with a high Nitrogen component are essential for leaf growth and health. Use products such as Anco Vigour Lawn food at the start of Spring, Summer and autumn to keep the lawn active and green. Grasses such as DNA Certified Sir Walter, TifTuf couch, and Kikuyu all benefit from a late-march application of a Complete fertilizer with a more even NPK Ratio than Lawn Food. Lawn Starter fertilizer is ideal for use in late March for these grasses as it improves root development and helps the plant over winter.