24/08/2026
🌱 SHOP-BOUGHT FERTILISER — IS IT REALLY HELPING YOUR LAWN?
💚 So what should you be looking for? With the hot, sunny weather we’ve been having, choosing the right fertiliser is more important than ever.
A lot of shop-bought lawn fertilisers are relatively low in nitrogen, meaning they can have a very limited fertilising effect. Even more importantly, applying the wrong fertiliser during hot, sunny conditions can actually burn and stress your grass. ☀️🔥
Shop bought lawn fertilisers also contain iron sulphate, commonly used for moss control. Do you need to kill moss in sun? No. While iron sulphate can have its place, applying it in strong sunshine will leave your lawn looking worse rather than better.
A good-quality, scorch-protected slow-release fertiliser is designed to feed your lawn gradually rather than releasing everything at once. The granules can remain relatively inactive until moisture reaches them, helping to reduce the risk of scorching and allowing nutrients to become available when conditions are right.
💧 And when the rain finally arrives?
That stored nutrition can help your lawn burst back into life and recover from the stress of drought.
Don’t just feed your lawn — feed it properly — dont waste your 💵💵💸. 🌱
📲 Want to know what your lawn actually needs? Get in touch with Go Green Lawn Care for a free lawn assessment.