Is this fertilizer safe for my kids?

Some fertilizers can be harmful to children if ingested or if they come into contact with their skin. Look for fertilizers labeled "<a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Garden-Center-Lawn-Care-Lawn-Fertilizers/Safe-For-Kids/N-5yc1vZbx6bZ1z1y1iz?emt=plpfaq_2408_fertilizers" style="text-decoration: underline;">safe for kids</a>" to ensure they are safe for your family.

Which type of fertilizer is best for preventing weeds?

Using a <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Garden-Center-Lawn-Care-Lawn-Fertilizers/Pre-Emergent/N-5yc1vZbx6bZ1z1cns1?emt=plpfaq_2408_fertilizers" style="text-decoration: underline;">pre-emergent fertilizer</a> in the early spring can help <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Garden-Center-Lawn-Care-Lawn-Fertilizers/Prevent-Weeds/N-5yc1vZbx6bZ1z1zibe?emt=plpfaq_2408_fertilizers" style="text-decoration: underline;">prevent weeds</a> from growing in the first place. You can also apply a <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Garden-Center-Lawn-Care-Lawn-Fertilizers/Post-Emergent/N-5yc1vZbx6bZ1z1cnso?emt=plpfaq_2408_fertilizers" style="text-decoration: underline;">post-emergent fertilizer</a> to kill weeds already growing.

What is in fertilizers?

Fertilizers are made up of different nutrients, with the most common being nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K). You'll often see these listed on fertilizer bags as an NPK ratio, like 10-10-10. The numbers represent the ratio of each nutrient in the fertilizer.