Liquid fertilizers are just as name says- in liquid form. These are applied by attaching a hose and nozzle to a spray bottle. The contents of bottle are usually in concentrated form, thus need to mix with water. If you can use a hose, this is an easy method, more so than spreading granular around yard. Also, since this a liquid, nutrients are available immediately to roots of your vegetation. Herbicides can also be added or applied during this treatment. But, since results are immediate, applications will have to be repeated more often than granular, and since liquid is more expensive to begin with, it can be more costly.

Synthetic fertilizers are usually manufactured chemically, hence being called synthetic. These engineered fertilizers offer immediate release of nutrients, and make lawns green.They simply penetrate soil quicker. However, they are not natural, and many argue that lawns should be treated naturally. Applications of synthetic fertilizer needs to be redone more often, as results don't last as long. They can also burn your lawn if not applied in a proper manner.

Finally, organic fertilizers are made from once living organisms and their bi-products. These are applied to lawn by spreaders, rakes and even by hand. Since this a totally natural fertilizer, organics tend to break down slow when releasing nitrogen. They will improve texture and density of your lawn, especially when added to soil or lakebed sand. There are some drawbacks however, including a foul smell in case of manures. Also, these soils tend to have more nitrogen than other elements.

In summary, when choosing a fertilizer, you need to consider many things: The current nutrition of your lawn, how much money you want to spend, how much labor you want to invest in application- initial and repeats, as well as personal preference. But with spurt in technology, choices keep growing as more combinations are being introduced.

There are five basic types of treatment for anthills and other insects: chemical insecticides, biological insecticides, botanical insecticides, insecticide soaps and predatory insects (remember- some are your friend!). There may also be specific types for specific insects. Weigh each option and choose which one fits your needs best.

Moles and gophers are two of most common animal pests, and due to striking similarities they are often confused. Both animals build tunnels under your lawns, but that does not mean they are same. These two have many things that set them apart from one another. Moles are smaller than gophers, and have pointed snouts and large front claws. They do not feed on your lawn, but insects that dwell within. Sounds like they are helping you with insects? Maybe, but moles' tunnels leave mounds of dirt on ground above, and their shallow tunnels cause uneven ground.

Gophers, largest of pesky pair, have buckteeth and small ears. These creatures love to dine on your grass and plant roots. Gophers also leave mounds of dirt, but they do far more damage underground, causing sinkholes. While your green may not encompass as many acres of turf in movie Caddyshack, they can cause just as much recurring trouble. Getting rids of gophers and moles leads to one grand solution- killing them. There are also more conventional methods, such as traps.

The best way to deal with pests though is to perhaps not have them at all. This can be achieved by taking preventative measures in your lawn. But of course, nature has a mind of its own!