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If your lawnmower mulches as it mows, you’re adding nutrients, especially nitrogen. Mow regularly and only remove the top third of the blade length and you will not smother your grass. Research shows that this can supply up to 40% of your lawn’s annual fertilization needs. You can also supplement your law with a slow release granular fertilizer. Apply fertilizer to Kentucky bluegrass, bentgrass, fescue and perennial in the fall. Bermuda, zoysia and St. Augustine can be fertilized in late spring to late summer. Do not fertilize in the fall and winter when the grass is dormant. You are only fertilizing the weeds then.
The same holds true for the fall leaves. Mulching oak leaves will not add acidity to the soil. Once composted, the leaves are no longer acid. Let nature do the work for you.
You'll save money on trash bags and won't contribute to our overflowing landfills either.
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