Some people think about February and Valentine’s comes to mind. Here at Greenpoint Landscaping, we’ve got one thing on our mind, and that’s fertilizer!

Why? Because February is the first month of the year we start fertilizing, and that means it’s time to start thinking about leaving winter behind and getting ready for spring and summer!

We may seem a little over-excited here, but fertilizing is an important element to taking good care of your landscaping because it helps supplement the three most elemental things that all lawns and gardens need: Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium.

But what are they, and do we need them? Well, let us explain.

Nitrogen

Why are some lawns green, and others an icky yellow color? Well, the answer may be that there isn’t enough nitrogen in the ground. Nitrogen is part of the chlorophyll molecule, which is what gives planets their color. No nitrogen, no chlorophyll, less green.

Phosphorous

Without phosphorous, important metabolic processes for the plant, like transferring energy from one part of the plant to another, would not be possible. So, if your plants aren’t flowering, or if your root systems aren’t doing as well as you hoped, a lack of phosphorous may be the problem!

Potassium

Potassium is integral to water pressure in plants’ vascular systems. Essentially, if they have a good amount of potassium, the stronger the water pressure and the more tolerant they will be to stresses. Long story short: they survive better.

Happy Fertilizing February

So, we’re pretty excited about February. It means we get to go out there and take the first steps to making sure your landscaping will be the best they possibly can be for the coming summer!

Greenpoint Landscaping uses the best fertilizer for your lawn, and we make sure your landscaping stays fertilized for February to November so your landscaping always looks as perfect as it can be. We make sure your plants are green, blooming, and tolerant to whatever the elements throw at them.