On Thu, 4 May 2006 08:02:17 -0400, "Keith Corwell"
wrote:

Why do so many Fertilizers say to water after you spread
Fertilizer ? What happens if you don't water or have rain after you
Fertilizer ?



Watering in activates the fertilizer. Also, it helps prevent burning
the plant. I prefer to fertilize (especially a lawn) when the ground
is damp from a recent rain. When using organic fertilizers, burning
is much less of an issue.