Fall is an important time for the backyard. Many bulbs are being planted in preparation for spring, while some plants are entering dormancy before the harsh winter. All areas of the garden are ...

Man pushing a fertilizer spreader across a lawn - Henfaes/Getty Images There are several things you should never do when fertilizing a lawn, and one of the biggest no-no's is spreading fertilizer on ...

Experts say time of year and day can make all the difference in effective fertilizing. A lush, healthy lawn doesn't happen by accident. It's the result of thoughtful preparation—and fertilizing at the ...

ANSWER: If you have a winter lawn — in other words, one that has been overseeded — you should fertilize it every 30 days with a cold-weather fertilizer. But if you have a winter dormant lawn that will ...

Experts share when and how frequently you should bust out the fertilizer. Tending to your lawn is an American rite of passage ...

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 ...

Weather plays a big role in all kinds of lawn care projects. From when you mow to the best time to reseed, the forecast often drives the project. The same is true for applying lawn fertilizer. Whether ...

Last week I described the basic fertilizers that I use. This week I will add information about when and how often to fertilize different kinds of plants. Lawns: Frequent fertilization is needed to ...

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 ...

For some reason, the question of the spring is "Do I fertilize my lawn, and if I do, what do I fertilize with, and when?" I am not sure where to start, so here goes. Yes, you should fertilize your ...

Whether you’re creating a comfortable space for your family to spend their free time or increasing the curb appeal of your property, maintaining a green and healthy lawn can be difficult. One of the ...

As summer winds down and the heat of August takes its toll, your lawn might require extra care to prepare it for the cooler months ahead. Proper fertilizer applications can promote strong grass root ...