Why Fertilizing Makes a Big Impact
Your soil might look fine on the surface, but underneath, it could be lacking the essentials your grass and plants need to grow. Fertilizer fills those gaps with key nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, fuel for healthy roots and full, green blades. Here’s why regular lawn and garden fertilizing pays off:
Strengthens Root Systems: Fertilizer encourages deep, healthy roots that anchor your lawn and support long-term growth.
Improves Color and Thickness: Tired-looking grass quickly comes back to life with the right treatment, creating that rich green color everyone loves.
Fills in Bare Spots: Proper nutrients help grass spread more evenly, covering up patches and thinning areas.
Boosts Overall Plant Health: Gardens and flower beds also benefit from nutrient-rich soil, making blooms brighter and plants more resilient.
Feed Your Lawn and Garden the Right Way
A great-looking yard doesn’t happen by accident, it starts below the surface. Over time, even healthy grass and plants can lose their vibrancy when soil nutrients are depleted. That’s when targeted fertilizer application makes all the difference. If your lawn’s turning dull or your garden plants look tired, they might just need a boost.
At Arts Landscaping and Maintenance, we provide professional fertilizer application services throughout Chicago. Whether you're working with patchy grass, newly planted sod, or flower beds that aren’t thriving, we’ll tailor the right mix to help things grow strong and vibrant again. From residential lawns to commercial green spaces, we know what it takes to deliver visible, lasting results.
Our Fertilizer Application Process
Every yard is different, so we don’t use a one-size-fits-all approach. At Arts Landscaping and Maintenance, we adjust our strategy based on your soil, grass type, and seasonal timing. Here’s how our process works:
Yard Evaluation: First, we’ll take a look at your property to assess the current condition of your lawn and garden beds. We check for dryness, soil compaction, weeds, and other factors that may affect nutrient absorption.
Nutrient Planning: Based on what we see, we pick the best fertilizer blend. This might include slow-release granules, quick-acting treatments, or organic options depending on your needs and preferences.
Application: We apply fertilizer evenly across your lawn or garden, making sure high-need areas like bare spots and stressed plants get extra attention.
Water Guidance: To make the most of the treatment, we’ll let you know when and how to water afterward. Some blends need moisture to activate, while others work best when applied to dry turf.
Seasonal Scheduling: Want to keep things consistent? We can set up a seasonal fertilizing plan to keep your yard healthy year-round.
Picking the Right Fertilizer Plan for Your Property
Not every yard needs heavy treatments. Some spaces benefit more from a light, consistent boost, while others need a full reset to restore balance. We’ll help you figure out what fits best.
Spring Kickstart: Early-season applications get your lawn growing fast and help plants recover from winter.
Summer Maintenance: Keep things green through the hottest months with a mid-season feeding that strengthens roots and prevents burnout.
Fall Recovery: As the weather cools, we apply blends that prepare your lawn for winter and set the stage for spring success.
Targeted Garden Treatments: Flower beds and shrubs benefit from tailored fertilizer options that support blossoms, foliage, and long-term plant health.
We’ll always walk through your options and build a plan that supports your property without overdoing it.
Fertilizing might seem simple, but there are plenty of myths that can lead to wasted time, money, or even damage to your lawn. Here are some of the most common misconceptions we hear, and the truth behind them:
Common Misconceptions About Lawn and Garden Fertilizing
More fertilizer means better results.
Dumping on extra product won’t make your grass grow faster. In fact, over-fertilizing can burn your lawn, damage roots, and encourage excessive weed growth. It's all about balance.
Fertilizer is only needed once a year.
While a single treatment is better than nothing, most lawns do best with two to four applications per year. Timing is just as important as quantity.
You can apply fertilizer anytime.
Not quite. Fertilizer works best when applied at the right time of year. For example, applying certain blends in the heat of summer can actually stress your lawn.
All fertilizers are the same.
There are different blends for different seasons, grass types, and plants. Using the wrong mix could do more harm than good, or just waste your money.
If the lawn is green, it doesn’t need fertilizer.
High winds can blow in everything from plastic bags to pinecones, all of which create barriers inside your gutters.
Fertilizer alone can fix everything.
It’s important, but it’s not the only factor. Mowing, watering, aeration, and soil health all play a role in keeping your yard in great shape.
This is often the first clue your lawn is missing nitrogen, the key nutrient for rich green color.
Yellow or Pale Grass
If your grass or plants aren’t growing as fast as usual, they may not be getting enough food from the soil.
Slow Growth
Fertilizer helps fill in sparse zones and encourages new growth to take over.
Thin or Patchy Areas
Weeds love weak lawns. When grass is nutrient-deficient, weeds move in and take over.
Weed Overgrowth
Flowers and shrubs that look lifeless or faded could benefit from a dose of the right nutrients.
Dull or Drooping Garden Plants
Signs Your Lawn or Garden Needs Fertilizer
Not sure if it’s time for a boost? These common signs point to low nutrient levels and are easy to spot once you know what to look for:
Even well-maintained lawns can run into trouble if the soil loses balance. These common issues are often the root of the problem:
What Causes Nutrient Deficiency in Lawns and Gardens?
Weather Changes
Autumn brings beautiful trees, and a lot of debris. Leaves and small branches are the most common cause of clogs.
Soil Compaction
Tightly packed soil blocks water and nutrients from reaching the roots.
Overwatering or Underwatering
Inconsistent watering can disrupt how nutrients are absorbed and cause yellowing or stunted growth.
Old Sod or Worn Lawns
Older grass often needs a little extra help to stay green and full year after year.
Improper Mowing
Cutting too short or too infrequently can stress grass and limit its ability to soak up what it needs.
Fertilizing is just one part of keeping a beautiful lawn. Arts Landscaping and Maintenance offers full-service yard care throughout Chicago and nearby neighborhoods like Aurora, Naperville, Elgin, Schaumburg, Bolingbrook, Wheaton, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, and beyond. Whether you need a one-time visit or regular upkeep, we’ve got you covered.
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I definitely recommend all of the work that they do and I’m very pleased. There wasn’t any grass in the space before and now it’s very lush. I hired them to do two of my front bushes and help me get grass again. It was reasonably price and they were are professional. I will be hiring them for any future projects I have.
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I had a great experience using this company. Brandon came by and talked through all of the areas I wanted work done. I wasn't totally sure of everything I wanted, so he was helpful and gave his advice. I appreciated that the quote was clear and detailed. He priced out different options for retaining walls, which helped me determine the best option for me. Scheduling was quick and easy. I am very happy with the work overall and plan to use them again in the future.
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Book Your Lawn and Garden Fertilizing in Today
If your lawn’s looking tired or your garden isn’t growing like it used to, Arts Landscaping and Maintenance can help. We’ll create a fertilizer plan that fits your yard and gets things back on track.
Call today or send us a message to schedule your free consultation. We’ll stop by, take a look, and get your lawn and garden the nutrients they need to thrive.