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Question 1

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 2

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 3

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.

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

VigoroDry Lawn Fertilizer 30-​0-​4 12M 33.​6 lb.​

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

VigoroDry Lawn Starter Fertilizer 24-​25-​4 12M 36 lb.​

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

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

VigoroDry Lawn Starter Fertilizer 24-​25-​4 4M 12 lb.​

VigoroDry Lawn Fertilizer 30-​0-​4 4M 11.​2 lb.​

GreenView38 lbs.​ Fairway Formula Seeding Success Biodegradable Mulch with Fertilizer (50-​Bags/​38,000 sq.​ ft.​/​Pallet)​

GreenView48 lbs.​ Lawn Food, Covers 15,000 sq.​ ft.​ (22-​0-​4)​

GreenView8 lbs.​ 2,500 sq.​ ft.​ Spring or Fall Lawn Starter Fertilizer 10-​18-​10

40 lbs.​ Restoration Starter Fertilizer 12-​20-​12, Covers up to 8,000 sq.​ ft.​

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

VigoroDry Lawn Fertilizer 30-0-4 12M 33.6 lb.

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

VigoroDry Lawn Starter Fertilizer 24-25-4 12M 36 lb.

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

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

VigoroDry Lawn Starter Fertilizer 24-25-4 4M 12 lb.

VigoroDry Lawn Fertilizer 30-0-4 4M 11.2 lb.

GreenView38 lbs. Fairway Formula Seeding Success Biodegradable Mulch with Fertilizer (50-Bags/38,000 sq. ft./Pallet)

GreenView48 lbs. Lawn Food, Covers 15,000 sq. ft. (22-0-4)

GreenView8 lbs. 2,500 sq. ft. Spring or Fall Lawn Starter Fertilizer 10-18-10

40 lbs. Restoration Starter Fertilizer 12-20-12, Covers up to 8,000 sq. ft.