Nitrogen Fertilizer - Lawn Fertilizers - The Home Depot

Question 1

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.

Question 2

When is the best time to fertilize my lawn?

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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

When should I use an all-purpose lawn fertilizer versus a fertilizer designed to green my lawn quickly?

Accepted Answer

An all-purpose lawn fertilizer is perfect for general maintenance, giving your lawn a balanced blend of nutrients to support steady growth throughout the season. For a rapid improvement in color, select a quick greening fertilizer specifically formulated to deliver a fast boost of nitrogen. However, expect an all-purpose fertilizer to provide longer-lasting benefits.

Question 4

What's the difference between a fertilizer that controls crabgrass and one that kills moss?

Accepted Answer

A fertilizer that controls crabgrass is formulated to prevent or kill crabgrass, a specific type of grassy weed, often with pre-emergent or post-emergent herbicides. A fertilizer that kills moss contains ingredients designed to eradicate moss, a non-flowering plant that thrives in damp, shady conditions and is distinct from typical lawn weeds.

Question 5

Which nitrogen fertilizer lawn fertilizers are the top rated?

Accepted Answer

There's a reason homeowners and landscapers trust The Home Depot for high-quality garden and lawn care products designed to bring out the best in your home. The 36 lbs. Fairway Formula Spring Fertilizer Weed and Feed and Crabgrass Preventer, Covers 10,000 sq. ft. (24-0-6) is one of our top-rated nitrogen fertilizer lawn fertilizers. Get yours today and prepare your garden and lawn for the season ahead.

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LESCO50 lb.​ 18-​24-​12 Starter Fertilizer

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

GreenView48 lbs.​ Fall Lawn Food, Covers 15,000 sq.​ ft.​ (22-​0-​10)​

LESCO50 lbs.​ 24-​0-​11 No Phos Dry Lawn Fertilizer

PennMulch40 lbs.​ Seed Starter -​ Bag Covers 800 sq.​ ft.​

GreenViewFairway Formula 45 lbs.​ 15,000 sq.​ ft.​ Fall Lawn Fertilizer (30-​0-​12)​

Vigoro7 lb.​ 2,500 sq.​ ft.​ Spring and Fall Weed and Feed Lawn Fertilizer

ScottsTurf Builder 4-​Bag Lawn Fertilizer for Small Lawns with Halts, Weed and Feed5, SummerGuard and WinterGuard Lawn Food

GreenView48 lbs.​ Starter Fertilizer, Covers 15,000 sq.​ ft.​ (10-​18-​10)​

GreenView36 lbs.​ Fairway Formula Spring Fertilizer Weed and Feed and Crabgrass Preventer, Covers 10,000 sq.​ ft.​ (24-​0-​6)​

GreenView16 lbs.​ Fall Lawn Food, Covers 5,000 sq.​ ft.​ (22-​0-​10)​

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LESCO50 lb. 18-24-12 Starter Fertilizer

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

GreenView48 lbs. Fall Lawn Food, Covers 15,000 sq. ft. (22-0-10)

LESCO50 lbs. 24-0-11 No Phos Dry Lawn Fertilizer

PennMulch40 lbs. Seed Starter - Bag Covers 800 sq. ft.

GreenViewFairway Formula 45 lbs. 15,000 sq. ft. Fall Lawn Fertilizer (30-0-12)

Vigoro7 lb. 2,500 sq. ft. Spring and Fall Weed and Feed Lawn Fertilizer

ScottsTurf Builder 4-Bag Lawn Fertilizer for Small Lawns with Halts, Weed and Feed5, SummerGuard and WinterGuard Lawn Food

GreenView48 lbs. Starter Fertilizer, Covers 15,000 sq. ft. (10-18-10)

GreenView36 lbs. Fairway Formula Spring Fertilizer Weed and Feed and Crabgrass Preventer, Covers 10,000 sq. ft. (24-0-6)

GreenView16 lbs. Fall Lawn Food, Covers 5,000 sq. ft. (22-0-10)