Nitrogen deficiency (lawn)

Symptoms

The whole lawn fades to a uniform pale green or yellow, oldest leaves first, and grows slowly with little need for mowing. The turf looks thin and lacklustre, clover and weeds (which fix their own nitrogen) often stand out greener than the grass around them.

Plants affected

• Bermuda grass
• St. Augustine grass
• zoysia grass
• kikuyu grass
• centipede grass
• seashore paspalum
• Sheep's fescue

Common questions

How do I recognise Nitrogen deficiency (lawn) on Bermuda grass?

The whole lawn fades to a uniform pale green or yellow, oldest leaves first, and grows slowly with little need for mowing. The turf looks thin and lacklustre, clover and weeds (which fix their own nitrogen) often stand out greener than the grass around them.

Do I have to report Nitrogen deficiency (lawn)?

No. Nitrogen deficiency (lawn) is not a notifiable organism, so there is nothing to report to an authority. Treat it as a normal garden problem.

How is Nitrogen deficiency (lawn) treated?

With a sequence of steps whose timing matters as much as the choice of product — and both depend on the plant, the season and your country. Dr. Phyto works them out in a free diagnosis.