As the days get longer and temperatures gradually rise, our lawns need high-quality, easily digestible nutrients. The most important goal is to bring the plants' metabolism back into balance with the improving weather conditions as quickly as possible. Only by using fertilizers with the right composition can we help this awakening process, ensuring perfect greening and excellent quality of the lawn from the start of the season.

A quick restart is essential as it guarantees rapid recovery after winter stress and also inhibits the emergence of spring weeds.

We must not ignore another important factor that can be managed through proper nutrient replenishment: lawn diseases most often occur when our plants are going through a physiologically critical phase. The best defense is therefore to use specially designed, fortifying fertilizers.

In the case of both pests and pathogens, reducing risk also means that we can limit or even eliminate the need for herbicide and fungicide treatments. This has advantages in terms of the environment, farming costs, and end-user satisfaction.

2 Phase

Consolidation                  March / May

The spring months are a period of plant growth. The weather is perfect: reliable rainfall, ideal average temperatures, and gradually increasing sunlight, reaching its annual peak. From a maintenance perspective, this is the easiest period to manage.

However, these favorable conditions can also be a double-edged sword: this is the period when our lawns strengthen. This strengthening determines—for better or worse—the morphological and metabolic characteristics with which the lawn will face the challenges of the coming seasons.

Nutrient supply is crucial during this phase. We must not allow unregulated growth, but focus on the healthy balance and appropriate size of the plants. Soil and leaf analyses can be used to accurately identify any deficiencies and develop a specific fertilization plan.

If there are no significant imbalances, it is advisable to apply half of the annual phosphorus requirement during this period. This ensures optimal development of the lawn for the next growth phases while avoiding the risks of overfertilization. Adequate nutrient supply during this critical period is essential for long-term healthy lawn maintenance

3 Phase

Stress period        June/August

May marks the beginning of the most risky and stressful period for our temperate grasslands. Due to high temperatures and the associated risk of dehydration, grasses cyclically close their stomata to regulate their water balance, which inevitably slows down photosynthesis, growth and defense mechanisms.

When we add the necessary irrigation to this, we provide one of the two basic conditions for fungal infections (soil moisture – the other being high temperatures, of course), making the summer months the most critical period of the year.

Accordingly, we increase the amount of potassium in the fertilization plan, as this element has a positive effect on water absorption by regulating the dynamics of stomata and adjusting the water potential of the roots. At the same time, we completely exclude easily soluble nitrogen (which can promote the development of fungal infections) and phosphorus, which encourages the rooting of annual and perennial weeds.

During this stressful period, adequate nutrient supply becomes strategically important for the survival of the turf and its resistance to summer stress factors. A potassium-dominant diet ensures the water balance of plants while minimizing the risk of diseases and weeds.

4 Phase

Regeneration                August/ October 

At the end of the stressful summer period, it is time to "clean up" and restore your lawn. The first step is to remove organic debris from dead plants, while the second step is to replenish the natural grass cover with selected seeds, taking advantage of the more favorable climate.

Autumn temperatures and rainfall allow our lawn to recover quickly, even giving our newly sprouted grass a chance to strengthen before the winter rest period.

During this season, the fertilization plan calls for the application of similar materials as in the spring, taking into account weather conditions and the need to support the rooting of new seeds (which is why we apply the other half of the annual phosphorus requirement). During maintenance, we limit excessive grass growth, maintain the correct mowing height and avoid the use of unbalanced fertilizers.

This period is crucial for the long-term health of the lawn, allowing it to recover from summer damage and prepare for winter survival. Proper regeneration procedures ensure that our lawn will continue to look beautiful in the coming year.

5 Phase

Preparing for winter   October / December

Paradoxically, as winter approaches, we face similar evaporation and temperature conditions as in summer, with similar stress effects. To a certain extent, the same solution can be applied as before summer – in this case, potassium proves to be the most effective aid in surviving the cold season.

However, unlike in summer, we cannot ignore the accumulation of nutrient reserves in the roots of older lawns and the adequate nitrogen supply of newly sprouted grass for proper development. The concept of "proper nitrogen supply" should follow the slow decrease in temperature and daylight hours as we approach December and January.

We therefore recommend using the same nutrient replenishment scheme that we used at the beginning of the year, during the "awakening" period, for opposite reasons. This approach ensures that your lawn enters the winter dormant period in optimal condition and that the spring awakening of the following year gets off to a strong start.