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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Fertilize fall veggies in late summer, but stop once autumn fully sets in. Add compost in the fall to enrich the soil and prep it for next year’s crops. Skip fertilizing perennials, trees, and shrubs ...