How Many Times Should I Fertilize My Lawn Per Year?
Most lawns need 3-4 fertilizer applications per year. Cool-season grasses: once in early spring, once in early fall, and a winterizer in late fall. Warm-season grasses: first in late spring, every 6-8 weeks through summer, and a final fall application. Organic programs (Milorganite) may use 4 applications per year. More than 5 applications per year is excessive for any lawn type.
What You Need to Know
Most lawns need 3-4 fertilizer applications per year. Cool-season grasses: once in early spring, once in early fall, and a winterizer in late fall. Warm-season grasses: first in late spring, every 6-8 weeks through summer, and a final fall application
Organic programs (Milorganite) may use 4 applications per year. More than 5 applications per year is excessive for any lawn type.
For personalized recommendations based on your specific garden size and fertilizer, use our fertilizer calculator.
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