With a gentle balance of nutrients that enhance soil and nourish acid-loving plants in winter, this organic material is a ...

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 ...

Fertilizing in fall helps your lawn build strong roots now for a greener, healthier yard next spring. Match fertilizer to your grass type and season, measure your lawn, and apply evenly with a rotary ...

Once November rolls around, many homeowners assume that their lawn care chores can be put aside until spring; however, experts suggest that late fall, particularly November, is a prime time to fortify ...

Even the most obsessed lawn enthusiasts miss the timing of the most beneficial feeding of their lawns. Too many people think ...

When you fertilize a lawn in the fall, grass plants are in a mode of taking nutrients down into their roots for storage — compared to spring and summer when it is taking up nutrients mainly to its ...

Lawn care season isn't over just yet. Consider this holiday fertilizer schedule so that when spring rolls around, the grass ...

Iowans have made it through another winter and many are looking to re-beautify their once-colorful lawns and gardens. If that's you, grab some gloves and some fertilizer and follow these tips. When ...

Roughly 25% to 50% of the total commercial nitrogen applied to fields across the state occurs in the fall. Waiting for cooler soil temperatures helps prevent nitrates from flushing into streams and ...

You're probably aware that fallen leaves make good mulch, but they can also aid the garden and the flower beds if you make ...

Nitrogen is vulnerable to loss as soon as it’s applied. Make plans now to ensure you get the best ROI with fall fertilizer applications. As we get closer to the time for fall nitrogen applications, ...