Balanced Fertiliser

A term that is also referred to as a Balanced feed.
1. The main meaning is where the macronutrients of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium are provided in the same ratio, such as a 10:10:10 fertiliser.

2. A fertiliser is applied in appropriate proportions so as to replace the balance of nutrients removed from mowing and the disposal of grass cuttings. This will ensure that there are adequate nutrients within a soil to aid the development and maintenance of a healthy grass plant, without excessive growth.

3. A balance between just two nutrients, because the third nutrient is already adequately supplied within a soil. It could be argued that this third meaning is just a variant of the second meaning. To avoid any confusion when creating a balanced feed, you need to be consistent in stating whether it is the elements or compound molecules that are being stated. It does not matter which, so long as you are consistent. For example, is it Phosphorus or Phosphate? Or Potassium or Potash?