Spring - Lawn Fertilizers - The Home Depot

Question 1

Are there specific fertilizers for different grass types?

Accepted Answer

Different grass types vary in their nutrient needs and growth patterns. The best fertilizer for you is the one specifically formulated for your unique grass type, delivering the optimal balance of nutrients for healthy growth, color, and resilience against stress and diseases. Ready for a more vibrant and long-lasting lawn? Choose from fertilizers made for both cold and warm-season grasses, including specialty formulas designed for new lawns, cold weather tolerance, and weed control.

Question 2

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 3

What are some popular brands of spring lawn fertilizers?

Accepted Answer

We carry the high-quality garden and lawn care products you need, made by the top brands you know and trust. Some popular brands known for high-quality spring lawn fertilizers include GreenView, Purely Organic Products, and Simple Lawn Solutions. Plus, your local garden center expert is always here to help you select the right brand for your lawn.

Question 4

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 5

How does corn gluten meal differ from a standard non-organic fertilizer?

Accepted Answer

Corn gluten meal and standard non-organic fertilizer differ in composition, function, release speed, and environmental impact. Corn gluten meal is a natural pre-emergent herbicide with no synthetic chemicals, best used for weed prevention and gradual feeding in the early spring or fall. Standard non-organic fertilizers offer a direct and immediate supply of primary nutrients, ideal for rapid green-up or precise nutrient correction.

Question 6

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.

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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 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 26.​64 lbs.​ 8,000 sq.​ ft.​ Southern Triple Action, Weed Killer, Fire Ant Preventer, Lawn Fertilizer

ScottsTurf Builder 40.​05 lbs.​ 15,000 sq.​ ft.​ Halts Crabgrass Preventer with Lawn Fertilizer

ScottsTurf Builder 13.​58 lb.​ 5,000 sq.​ ft.​ Halts Crabgrass Preventer Dry Lawn Fertilizer

ScottsTurf Builder 13.​32 lbs.​ 4,000 sq.​ ft.​ Southern Triple Action, Weed Killer, Fire Ant Preventer, Lawn Fertilizer

BIOADVANCED20 lbs.​ 3-​in-​1 Weed and Feed for Southern Dry Lawns Fertilizer Plus Insect Killer

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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 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 26.64 lbs. 8,000 sq. ft. Southern Triple Action, Weed Killer, Fire Ant Preventer, Lawn Fertilizer

ScottsTurf Builder 40.05 lbs. 15,000 sq. ft. Halts Crabgrass Preventer with Lawn Fertilizer

ScottsTurf Builder 13.58 lb. 5,000 sq. ft. Halts Crabgrass Preventer Dry Lawn Fertilizer

ScottsTurf Builder 13.32 lbs. 4,000 sq. ft. Southern Triple Action, Weed Killer, Fire Ant Preventer, Lawn Fertilizer

BIOADVANCED20 lbs. 3-in-1 Weed and Feed for Southern Dry Lawns Fertilizer Plus Insect Killer