A regular fertilization program is important to maintain healthy, attractive turf. It should include applying the correct type and amount of fertilizer at the right time. Proper fertilization is generally the most cost-effective practice to have a nice lawn. However, fertilization must be combined with proper mowing, watering and pest management for the best results.

One of the major factors affecting the growth of turfgrass and turf quality is its nutritional status. The nutrient status of turfgrass is often an "unseen" factor, except when the concentration of a nutrient becomes so acute that it adversely affects the desired growth characteristics, or deficiency or toxicity symptoms appear on the grass.