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Question 1

What's the difference between a "weed and feed" product and a fertilizer designed to strengthen roots?

Accepted Answer

Weed and feed combines fertilizer with herbicides to nourish your lawn while controlling existing weeds, saving you time and effort. A fertilizer designed to strengthen roots features a higher phosphorus and potassium blend, delivering pure nutrition for strong roots and a foundation for healthy growth and resilience without targeting weeds.

Question 2

When is the best time to fertilize my lawn?

Accepted Answer

The best time to fertilize your lawn depends on your grass type and time of year. Apply cool-season grass fertilizer once in the early spring to help your lawn recover from winter, and again in fall for root growth and winter prep. Apply warm-season grass fertilizer once in the late spring to early summer when your grass is fully green and actively growing, and again in mid-summer. Never fertilize your lawn during a drought or extreme heat, and always water your lawn after applying fertilizer unless you are using a liquid product.

Question 3

How do I know which fertilizer my lawn needs?

Accepted Answer

Start with a soil test to identify nutrient deficiencies and pH levels. This extra step prevents over-fertilization and ensures you choose the right formula. Then choose a fertilizer that matches your grass type and season. Select a high nitrogen fertilizer for green-up, a starter fertilizer for new lawns, and a winterizing blend for fall protection. Cool-season grasses like Kentucky bluegrass and fescue need more nitrogen in spring and fall, while warm-season grasses like Bermuda and Zoysia need nitrogen during summer growth. Consider specialty blends for certain conditions like a weed and feed product, organic blend, or a pet and kid safe formula.

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Milorganite32 lb.​ 2,500 sq.​ ft.​ Organic Slow-​Release Nitrogen Lawn and Garden Dry Lawn Fertilizer 6-​4-​0

ScottsTurf Builder Bonus S 34.​48 lbs.​ 10,000 sq.​ ft.​ Florida Weed and Feed Weed Killer Plus Dry Lawn Fertilizer

ScottsHalts Crabgrass and Grassy Weed Preventer 10.​06 lbs.​ 5,000 sq.​ ft.​ For Use on Lawns, Also Prevents Henbit and Chickweed

Ironite15 lb.​ 5,000 sq.​ ft.​ Dry Lawn and Garden Fertilizer 1-​0-​0

32 oz.​ Weed and Feed 7,500 sq.​ ft.​ and 10 lb.​ Triazicide Lawn Insect Killer Combo

Vigoro32 oz.​ 7,500 sq.​ ft.​ Spring Ready-​to-​Spray Concentrate Weed and Feed Lawn Fertilizer

Vigoro32 oz.​ 3,500 sq.​ ft.​ All Season Ready-​to-​Spray Concentrate Liquid Lawn Fertilizer

ScottsMossEx 18.​37 lbs.​ Moss Killer for Lawns with Nutrients to Green and Thicken Grass

Milorganite32 lbs.​ 2,500 sq.​ ft.​ Organic Slow-​Release Nitrogen Lawn and Garden Dry Lawn Fertilizer 6-​4-​0 Pallet (63-​Bags)​

Simple Lawn SolutionsLawn Booster 32 oz.​ Liquid Lawn Fertilizer Green Booster Iron Ready To Spray 3,200 sq.​ ft.​

ScottsTurf Builder Bundle for Large, Northern Lawns and Turf Builder EdgeGuard DLX Broadcast Spreader, Lawn Fertilizers

Simple Lawn SolutionsLawn Booster 128 oz.​ Liquid Lawn Fertilizer Green Booster Iron 12,800 sq.​ ft.​

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Milorganite32 lb. 2,500 sq. ft. Organic Slow-Release Nitrogen Lawn and Garden Dry Lawn Fertilizer 6-4-0

ScottsTurf Builder Bonus S 34.48 lbs. 10,000 sq. ft. Florida Weed and Feed Weed Killer Plus Dry Lawn Fertilizer

ScottsHalts Crabgrass and Grassy Weed Preventer 10.06 lbs. 5,000 sq. ft. For Use on Lawns, Also Prevents Henbit and Chickweed

Ironite15 lb. 5,000 sq. ft. Dry Lawn and Garden Fertilizer 1-0-0

32 oz. Weed and Feed 7,500 sq. ft. and 10 lb. Triazicide Lawn Insect Killer Combo

Vigoro32 oz. 7,500 sq. ft. Spring Ready-to-Spray Concentrate Weed and Feed Lawn Fertilizer

Vigoro32 oz. 3,500 sq. ft. All Season Ready-to-Spray Concentrate Liquid Lawn Fertilizer

ScottsMossEx 18.37 lbs. Moss Killer for Lawns with Nutrients to Green and Thicken Grass

Milorganite32 lbs. 2,500 sq. ft. Organic Slow-Release Nitrogen Lawn and Garden Dry Lawn Fertilizer 6-4-0 Pallet (63-Bags)

Simple Lawn SolutionsLawn Booster 32 oz. Liquid Lawn Fertilizer Green Booster Iron Ready To Spray 3,200 sq. ft.

Simple Lawn SolutionsLawn Booster 128 oz. Liquid Lawn Fertilizer Green Booster Iron 12,800 sq. ft.