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Spring lawn care — what should you really be doing?

Cool-season lawns will be more competitive if kept at a height of 2-3 inches. Certain species perform better when mowed at 3 ...
As soon as you walk into your favorite garden center, you can’t help but notice the stacks of fertilizer bags waiting for you. There are many different types, formulations, and brands to choose from.
Some flowering perennials need a little boost of nutrients from a low-nitrogen fertilizer in the spring to ensure they bloom ...
Some states and cities regulate fertilizers because the runoff causes harmful algae blooms in waterways. For instance, ...
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 ...
Spring arrives with bright sunshine, chirping birds, and a sudden urge to sprinkle fertilizer everywhere. It seems natural: your lawn wakes up, perennials peek through, and you think, “A little ...
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 ...
Q: When should I fertilize my roses? Is it OK to use fertilizer stakes? They are starting to bud now. A: Fertilize them any time now. They are fertilized sometime toward the end of January when growth ...
Fertilizing isn't just for fall. Give your lawn a boost and help it recover from winter with spring fertilizing. Here's how ...