A bit of extra effort now means a verdant yard later. Fertilizing in fall helps your lawn build strong roots now for a greener, healthier yard next spring. Match fertilizer to your grass type and ...

It's also a great time to get rid of weeds before they go into hibernation. Applying a fertilizer like Scotts Turf Builder WinterGuard in early fall both feeds the lawn and kills weeds, so you're ...

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 ...

Fertilizer is an essential part of lawn care. It provides the nutrients your grass needs to thrive—it also crowds out weeds, improves disease and drought resistance, and provides a healthy root system ...

Lawn fertilizer provides the essential nutrients your type of grass needs to grow and thrive. “A well-nourished lawn exhibits increased resilience against various stresses like drought, foot traffic, ...

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

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. I purchased a blooming potted chrysanthemum plant. How long do the flowers ...

As you prep your home and garden for winter, don't forget to tend to your lawn. Here's how to handle fertilizer for your ...

Don't fertilize your lawn too early in the year, as dormant turfgrass won't utilize the nutrients. Early spring is a good time to begin controlling summer weeds, but a healthy lawn is the best defense ...

Lawns need year-round attention to keep them healthy. Learn how to winterize you lawn before the first freeze.