Best fertilizer for new sod 

Lesco Starter Fertilizer cost $94.99

18-24-12 

commercial grade 

buy from Site One Landscaping Supply 

covers 12,000 square ft 

Scotts Starter Fertilizer  Cost $15.98 

24-25-4 

Buy from Lowes or Home Depot 

Covers 5,000 square feet 

14lb bag 

Pennington Starter Fertilizer $16.98

22-23-4

Contains 5% Iron 

14lb bag 

Covers 5,000 square feet 

buy from Lowes Amazon, or Home Depot 

The Andersons Premium New Lawn Starter Fertilizer $31.98

20-27-5 

Contains 1% of iron 

18lb bag 

Covers 5,000 square feet 

Starter fertilizer helps sod root quickly. When it is applied to new sod the sod grows thicker and will be healthy