At this time of year, we spend a lot of time and money working in our yards in an attempt to bring them back to life after a long winter season. One common job is applying fertilizer. If used correctly, fertilizer can turn a brown winter lawn into a green and thriving lawn.
While this is a common task, it’s important to keep in mind that fertilizer is a chemical and needs to be handled with caution. Here are some safety tips to follow before, during, and after fertilizing your lawn.
1. Proper storage. Store fertilizer in a safe place away from children and pets. If you keep your lawn and gardening supplies in a shed, keep it locked. If you store your fertilizer in your garage, make sure it’s kept in a locked cabinet or on a shelf children can’t reach.
To learn more about the best times to fertilize your lawn, watch this video which features retired West Bend associate, Marv Wolf.
Marv was West Bend’s grounds supervisor. He was responsible for planning, coordinating, and maintaining our 160-acre corporate campus which includes 50 acres of restored prairie, 2 acres of restored wetlands, 10 acres of restored woodlands, and 3 miles of gravel walking trails.
Since 1990, more than 15,000 trees and shrubs have been planted on the campus, formerly corn and alfalfa fields.
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