Wisconsin lawn care specialists deal with higher costs as global tensions drive up fertilizer prices

As homeowners work to get their lawns in shape this season, the cost to maintain green grass is growing due to rising fertilizer prices. Most fertilizers rely on natural gas for production. With global tensions involving countries like Iran, which holds some of the world's largest natural gas reserves, prices can increase quickly. Francisco Chavez, owner of C&L Lawn Services, said he noticed pricing going up from his suppliers, and prices at the pump are impacting the machinery he works on. Read more: https://www.tmj4.com/news/waukesha-county/eagle-lawncare-specialist-handling-costs-as-global-tensions-drive-up-fertilizer-prices _________________________ TMJ4 News in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is your source for local breaking news, in-depth investigations, the latest weather and traffic, and livestreams on news happening right now. Subscribe to the TMJ4 YouTube channel: / @tmj4 Watch 24/7 TMJ4 live coverage here: https://www.tmj4.com/live Download the TMJ4 app: https://www.tmj4.com/apps Sign up for the TMJ4 Newsletter: https://www.tmj4.com/newsletters Watch more TMJ4 on YouTube: / @tmj4 On The Go with James Groh: https://on.tmj4.com/3V1oLvH Milwaukee Tonight: https://on.tmj4.com/3UZroya