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When is the Best Time to Fertilize the Lawn?Fertilize when the roots are growing!When to apply lawn fertilizer is almost as important as the fertilizer you apply. Leading scientists recommend applying nitrogen fertilizers in the spring and fall (for cool season grasses) and throughout the summer (for warm season grasses), since this is when the grass plant is actively growing. The recommended timing of fertilizer applications is as follows: Spring
SummerCool season grasses should not be fertilized in summer.
Warm season grasses do need fertilizer in the summer.
Fall
WinterAlthough most homeowners do not need to worry about putting products down during the cold, winter months, there are a few winter weather tricks. Your lawn is dormant during winter, meaning it won't actively grow. However, that doesn't mean you can't do damage to it. Walking on frozen or snow-covered grass can break the grass blades and compact the soil. Compacted soil does not allow water and nutrients in when the lawn starts growing again, and can lead to weed infestation and dead grass. Breaking the grass blades removes the plants protection from the elements and can make greening up in the spring take longer. Customers who read this article purhcased:
Lawn fertilizer recommendations from the experts at GreenviewGreenview fertilizers are designed to feed your lawn when it's spending the most energy growing. Greenview Fairway Formula Fertilizers are formulated to deliver the proper amount of nitrogen using a proprietary and patented slow release nitrogen technology. Greenview fertilizers contain the same fertilizer technology we provide to championship golf courses. To keep your lawn in top shape, follow up with an annual fertilization program developed and recommended by agronomy experts. Check out the Greenview Annual Lawn Plan Get expert timing with the Greenview Annual Lawn PlanSignup for the Greenview Annual Lawn Plan and have your fertilizer delivered to your door at the right time to apply it. The turfgrass experts at Greenview:
When you order your products as a part of the Greenview Annual Lawn Plan you get the benefit of expert assisted timing: the products are shipped at the best time for application as determined by our experts. Your spring fertilizer order can be delivered as early as March and as late as mid May, depending upon your region's weather. The fall fertilizer will arrive between late August and the end of September, depending upon your growing zone and weather conditions. Learn more about the Greenview Annual Lawn Plan »  Share
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The best time to apply fertilizer in spring is when soil temperatures have warmed and the grass plant is actively growing. A general rule of thumb is after the first 3 mowings. Apply 0.5 to 1 pound of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet to the lawn to support growth and to build-up nutrient reserves, which help the lawn withstand the heat and stress of summer. If you are using a weed and feed fertilizer, timing is much more critical to get the best results from the weed control. Be sure to read and follow application directions carefully.
The most important time to fertilize your lawn is in the fall to help you lawn develop a strong root system. Apply 1.5 to 2.5 pounds of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet. Use a lawn fertilizer with a higher amount of nitrogen, if your grass type is Kentucky bluegrass or perennial ryegrass, or soil is sandy, or grass clippings are not returned to the lawn. 
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