Lawn fertilizers contain primarily 3 major nutients -nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium - along with other nutrients in lesser amounts. The quantity of those three nutrients, which help grass grow strong and healthy, are what are displayed on fertilizer packages. So if you see 32-3-8, that represents the percentage by weight of each nutrient contained in the fertilizer.

• The first number is the amount of nitrogen, fundamental for vitality and dark green color.
• The second number is the amount of phosphorous, crucial for rooting.
• The third number is the amount of potassium, to promote disease resistance and drought tolerance.

To determine the right combination of these nutrients for your lawn, conduct a soil test. Once you have the results, our associates in store can help you find the right product to suit your needs. In most regions, apply a crabgrass preventer plus fertilizer in early spring and be ready for spring cleanup with these essentials:

• Fertilizer
• Spreader
• Lawn patch
• Grass seed
• Work gloves
• Twine
• Wheelbarrow
• Cultivator
• Edger
• Shovel

Visit Roswell Livestock & Farm Supply  for expert, local advice and the right products to start your lawn off right.