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 ...

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 ...

Fall fertilizing strengthens roots and helps grass store nutrients for a healthy spring. Test your soil, pick the right fertilizer, and apply it carefully to avoid damage. Feeding in fall boosts ...

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

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 ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. What lawn professionals have long said is true: Beautiful lawns are made in the fall. That's because ...

Think more fertilizer means stronger plants? Think again. Discover why over-fertilizing in fall actually kills more plants than it helps—and what your garden really needs instead.It starts with good ...