Some states and cities regulate fertilizers because the runoff causes harmful algae blooms in waterways. For instance, ...

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 ...

Feed your lawn now for thick, lush grass in spring. While most lawn care begins to wind down as the weather cools, there’s still one important maintenance step you need to do. With winter ahead, fall ...

Some flowering perennials need a little boost of nutrients from a low-nitrogen fertilizer in the spring to ensure they bloom abundantly later in the season.

When to fertilize your lawn depends largely on what type of grass is in your yard. The best time to fertilize any lawn is when the grass is actively growing. Most lawns benefit from being fertilized ...

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 ...

When you're preparing your garden beds for spring, fertilizing should always come before mulching. We explain when and how to fertilize and mulch in spring.