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 ...

Fall is an important time for the backyard. Many bulbs are being planted in preparation for spring, while some plants are entering dormancy before the harsh winter. All areas of the garden are ...

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 ...

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Many gardeners and homeowners have completed their fall gardening and home landscape maintenance tasks for the season once the final leaves are removed from the lawn sometime in November, but they may ...

Question: I read that fall is the best time to fertilize your lawn. My lawn looks good right now. Is it really necessary? Answer: I normally fertilize my lawn just twice a year. I consider the fall ...

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 ...

Fall is supposed to be the season of slow, cozy growth—leaves turning golden, temperatures cooling, and gardeners finally catching a breath after a busy summer. Yet somehow, many plants don't make it ...