If you want a green, healthy lawn, you need to fertilize it regularly. But when is the best time to do that?
The answer depends on your climate and the type of grass you have. In general though, you should be applying fertilizer in the early spring and early fall.
If you live in an area with long winters and cool springs, it’s a good idea to apply fertilizer both March-April as well as September-October. If you have a warm-season grass, like Bermuda or St. Augustine, you can fertilize in late May or early June as well.
Make sure to read the directions on your lawn fertilizer carefully, and follow the recommendations for your climate and type of grass. Fertilizing at the wrong time can do more harm than good!
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