September is the ideal time to apply slow-release nitrogen fertilizer to cool-season lawns. Use high-nitrogen, low-phosphorus blends to protect waterways and follow local rules. Use a spreader to ...

Fertilizing in fall helps your lawn build strong roots now for a greener, healthier yard next spring. Match fertilizer to your grass type and season, measure your lawn, and apply evenly with a rotary ...

While many homeowners feed their turfgrass in the spring, it isn't necessarily the best time of year to fertilize your lawn. In fact, if you only fertilize once a year, it's actually best to do it in ...

Question: I read that fall is the best time to fertilize your lawn. My lawn looks good right now. Is it really necessary? Answer: I normally fertilize my lawn just twice a year. I consider the fall ...

At Cooperative Extension we recommend that if you only fertilize your lawn once per year, do it in the fall. Our cool season turfgrasses have a resurgence of growth when the temperatures cool. A fall ...

Fall is a fine time to apply phosphorus fertilizer but a risky time to apply nitrogen. Despite recommendations to wait until spring for nitrogen fertilizer application many producers still apply ...