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 ...

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 ...

At Cooperative Extension we recommend that if you only fertilize your lawn once per year, do it in the fall. Our cool season turfgrasses have a resurgence of growth when the temperatures cool. A fall ...