Home Maintenance Guide

When Should You Fertilize Your Lawn?

Fertilize during active growth when soil testing or local turf guidance supports the nutrients and rate. Grass type and local rules matter.

Fertilize your Lawn
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Fertilize your Lawn

You need nutrients and so does your lawn. IF NEEDED, fertilizing your lawn provides nutrients to help your lawn be healthy and look wonderful. If your lawn is not a healthy green color, there is a problem (nutrients, water, fungus or insects).

Difficulty: MediumTypical cost: $21–$150Suggested frequency: Every 6 monthsPriority: Low

What do numbers mean?

Percent nitrogen, phosphate, and potash.

Is more greener?

Excess can burn grass and pollute water.

Leave clippings?

Often they recycle nutrients unless unsuitable.

What about rain?

Avoid runoff and follow the label.

Make It Easy to Remember

Turn this advice into a simple home-care routine.

Correct Home Care can email you when it is time and keep the important details handy when you need them.

General guidance reviewed against U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Follow product instructions, local requirements, and qualified professional advice for your home.