Close up of green lawn on a sunny day, with the blue sky, white clouds, and housing structures in the background. - Sachko/Getty Images Dreaming of having that rich, carpet-like lawn you see in home ...

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 ...

When to fertilize your lawn depends largely on what type of grass is in your yard. The best time to fertilize any lawn is when the grass is actively growing. Most lawns benefit from being fertilized ...

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 ...

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 ...

Early spring maintenance is crucial for a healthy lawn that can withstand summer conditions. Apply fertilizer, reseed bare spots and control weeds before they emerge. Soil testing can determine the ...

Fertilizer pellets piled inside of a spreader on a lawn. - Ingrid Balabanova/Shutterstock In the effort to create a lush, healthy lawn for the summer, many gardeners can end up killing their grass ...

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 ...

Iowans have made it through another winter and many are looking to re-beautify their once-colorful lawns and gardens. If that's you, grab some gloves and some fertilizer and follow these tips. When ...