Back to all A good rule of thumb is to allow 24 hours after rainfall or irrigation has watered in the fertilizer before letting kids or pets play on the lawn. So, for example, if you fertilize on Thursday and water or have rain on Friday, then on Saturday, it’s a free for all! More…

Back to all Watering after feeding depends on the type of fertilizer you just applied.  Some lawn foods perform better when you water them in right after applying, while others, such as some weed-and-feed products, need to be watered a day or two after fertilizing. It all comes down to this: Check the product directions…

Back to all Late afternoon or early evening (when there’s still light, of course) is the best time of day to apply lawn fertilizer. Applying it in the heat of a scorching afternoon can cause the sun’s rays to burn your grass—and when your goal is “lush and green,” burned grass blades simply won’t cut…

Back to all It’s easy!  Just follow these steps: 1. Water your lawn a few days before fertilizing so your soil is ready to absorb the fertilizer. 2. Following the directions on the bag, fill your spreader and adjust the settings. You can use a hand-held spreader for a small lawn or a broadcast spreader for…

Back to all Those three letters stand for the nutrients nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K). The numbers you see on the bag let you know the percentage of the N, P, and K that’s in the bag. Each nutrient is contributing to the health of your grass; up top, down below and inside.…

Back to all Get out the calendar — make a schedule to feed your lawn four times a year, in early spring, late spring, summer and fall. You can take the winter off! SHARE THIS POST Share on facebook Share on twitter More Outdoor Living Ideas