Fall - Lawn Fertilizers - The Home Depot

Question 1

Why is it important to choose a lawn fertilizer compatible with my specific grass type, such as St. Augustine or Tall Fescue?

Accepted Answer

Different grass types have different nutrient needs, sensitivities, and growth habits. Choosing the right fertilizer ensures proper nutrient balance, safe herbicide compatibility, and a healthier, greener lawn year-round, while choosing the wrong fertilizer can harm your lawn instead of helping it. We carry fertilizers specifically formulated for your grass type, such as St. Augustine and Tall Fescue to bring your lawn the ideal balance of nutrients to thrive with healthy growth, vibrant color, and improved resistance to pests and diseases.

Question 2

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 3

What do the N-P-K numbers on fertilizer bags mean?

Accepted Answer

The N-P-K numbers represent the percentage of the three essential nutrients in the fertilizer: Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), and Potassium (K). The ideal ratio for healthy plant growth depends on your lawn's unique needs and the time of year. Nitrogen promotes leafy green growth and overall plant vigor, phosphorus boosts root development and flower and fruit production, and potassium improves disease resistance and overall plant health. Your local garden and lawn expert is here to help you select the blend with the right ratio for your goals.

Question 4

How often should I fertilize my lawn?

Accepted Answer

The right application frequency depends on your type of grass, soil health, and choice of fertilizer. Fertilize cool-season lawns like Kentucky bluegrass, fescue, and ryegrass two to four times a year, in early and late spring and fall. Fertilize warm-season grasses like Bermuda, Zoysia, and St. Augustine three to five times per year, in late spring, mid and late summer, and early fall. Apply slow-release fertilizers once every eight to ten weeks, and quick-release fertilizers once every four to six weeks.

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

ScottsTurf Builder Triple Action1, 33.​94 lbs.​ 12,000 sq.​ ft.​ Lawn Fertilizer, Weed Killer, Crabgrass Preventer

ScottsTurf Builder 33.​95 lbs.​ 12,000 sq.​ ft.​ Weed and Feed5, Weed Killer Plus Lawn Fertilizer

ScottsTurf Builder Triple Action1 11.​31 lbs.​ 4,000 sq.​ ft.​ Lawn Fertilizer, Weed Killer, Crabgrass Preventer

ScottsTurf Builder 11.​32 lbs.​ 4,000 sq.​ ft.​ Weed and Feed5, Weed Killer Plus Lawn Fertilizer

ScottsTurf Builder UltraFeed 40 lbs.​ Covers Up to 17,778 sq.​ ft.​ Long-​Lasting Dry Lawn Fertilizer Feeds Grass Up to 6 Months

ScottsTurf Builder 20 lbs.​ Covers Up to 8,889 sq.​ ft.​ Ultrafeed Dry Lawn Fertilizer for Fast Greening and Extended Feeding

BIOADVANCED24 lbs.​ Granules 5-​in-​1 Weed and Feed Dry Lawn Fertilizer for Northern Lawns

ScottsTurf Builder 33.​84 lbs.​ 12,000 sq.​ ft.​ WinterGuard Weed Killer Plus Fall Dry Fertilizer

ScottsTurf Builder 32.​3 lbs.​ 12,000 sq.​ ft.​ WinterGuard Fall Dry Lawn Fertilizer for All Grass Types

ScottsTurf Builder 10 lbs.​ 4,000 sq.​ ft.​ WinterGuard Fall Dry Lawn Fertilizer for All Grass Types

ScottsTurf Builder 11.​28 lbs.​ 4,000 sq.​ ft.​ WinterGuard Weed Killer Plus Fall Dry Fertilizer

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

ScottsTurf Builder Triple Action1, 33.94 lbs. 12,000 sq. ft. Lawn Fertilizer, Weed Killer, Crabgrass Preventer

ScottsTurf Builder 33.95 lbs. 12,000 sq. ft. Weed and Feed5, Weed Killer Plus Lawn Fertilizer

ScottsTurf Builder Triple Action1 11.31 lbs. 4,000 sq. ft. Lawn Fertilizer, Weed Killer, Crabgrass Preventer

ScottsTurf Builder 11.32 lbs. 4,000 sq. ft. Weed and Feed5, Weed Killer Plus Lawn Fertilizer

ScottsTurf Builder UltraFeed 40 lbs. Covers Up to 17,778 sq. ft. Long-Lasting Dry Lawn Fertilizer Feeds Grass Up to 6 Months

ScottsTurf Builder 20 lbs. Covers Up to 8,889 sq. ft. Ultrafeed Dry Lawn Fertilizer for Fast Greening and Extended Feeding

BIOADVANCED24 lbs. Granules 5-in-1 Weed and Feed Dry Lawn Fertilizer for Northern Lawns

ScottsTurf Builder 33.84 lbs. 12,000 sq. ft. WinterGuard Weed Killer Plus Fall Dry Fertilizer

ScottsTurf Builder 32.3 lbs. 12,000 sq. ft. WinterGuard Fall Dry Lawn Fertilizer for All Grass Types

ScottsTurf Builder 10 lbs. 4,000 sq. ft. WinterGuard Fall Dry Lawn Fertilizer for All Grass Types

ScottsTurf Builder 11.28 lbs. 4,000 sq. ft. WinterGuard Weed Killer Plus Fall Dry Fertilizer