Fall fertilizing strengthens roots and helps grass store nutrients for a healthy spring. Test your soil, pick the right fertilizer, and apply it carefully to avoid damage. Feeding in fall boosts ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q. What should I be doing in the garden/landscape as we head into the late summer and fall? A. Many folks run out of energy and initiative in the late summer garden. However there are many things to ...

While September brings with it shorter days, we still have plenty of opportunities to attend to those fall yard and garden chores. Among them is applying fertilizer to lawns. Keep in mind that for the ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at dgill@agcenter.lsu.edu. I purchased a blooming potted chrysanthemum plant. How long do the flowers ...

Fall is the perfect time to fertilize your lawn. In many regions, autumn is when abundant rainfall and cool weather inspire your lawn to redirect its energy to root development, rather than grass ...

Fertilizing your plants can often encourage growth, and the same goes for fertilizing your lawn in the fall. Adding nutrients to the grass in the autumn season can help prepare your lawn for a strong ...