Lawn Experts Love This Organic, Compost-Based Fertilizer for Reviving Crispy Grass
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As spring ends and summer officially begins, your grass might need a little help getting back to its former green, end-of-summer glory, especially if you had a dry winter. If you're lawn is looking a little brown and crispy right now, Suståne 8-2-4 All-Natural, Slow-Release Nitrogen Fertilizer could help. It was the top pick for best organic granular fertilizer when we asked lawn care experts which fertilizers they swear by for results. Here's what makes it stand out, and which lawns and lawn problems it's best for.
What Makes Suståne 8-2-4 All-Natural, Slow-Release Nitrogen Fertilizer the Best Organic Granular Fertilizer of 2026
"We like using products like this organic, granular one from Suståne, which offers higher-on-average macronutrient levels and also adds organic matter to the soil, acting like compost. This is especially important for sandy soil, which drains so well that it can suffer from nutrient leaching (washing away). Organic matter prevents that," says George P. Carrette, owner and operator of EcoQuiet Lawn Care LLC.
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Suståne 8-2-4 All-Natural, Slow-Release Nitrogen Fertilizer adds about six percent humic acid for a source of carbon and is made with aerobic compost to support the suppression of natural disease. A 50-pound bag covers about 4,000 square feet. It is safe for fruit and vegetables, and its nitrogen-phosphorous-potassium (NPK) ratio is 8-2-4. Since it's a slow-release, granular fertilizer, it can be a good option for spring, keeping grass nourished through summer.
This story was originally published by Men's Journal on May 23, 2026, where it first appeared in the Home Living section. Add Men's Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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This story was originally published May 22, 2026 at 7:22 PM.