{"id":25014,"date":"2024-07-19T12:14:36","date_gmt":"2024-07-19T12:14:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/?p=25014"},"modified":"2024-07-19T12:14:40","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T12:14:40","slug":"when-to-fertilize-lawn-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/when-to-fertilize-lawn-california\/","title":{"rendered":"When to Fertilize Your Lawn in California"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best time to fertilize in California is generally from March to November, although the timing differs slightly depending upon where you live in this vast state and your grass type.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cool-season grasses common in Northern California grow most actively between 60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit, and warm-season grasses are most active in temperatures between 75 and 85 degrees. Knowing when to fertilize is essential for dense, healthy grass. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s take a closer look at the best times to fertilize in the Golden State.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-key-takeaways\"><span id=\"key-takeaways\">Key takeaways<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fertilize in Northern California <\/strong>from March to October, May to September, or May to October, depending on your area and grass type.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fertilize in Central California <\/strong>from March to October, March to September, or May to October, depending on your area and grass type.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fertilize in Southern California <\/strong>from<strong> <\/strong>March to November, March to October, or May to October, depending on your area and grass type.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Nitrogen is king in fertilizers:<\/strong> Most California grasses need 4 to 6 pounds of actual nitrogen per year per 1,000 square feet, and no more than \u00bd to 1 pound per 1,000 square feet per session.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-e0676d46-e2c6-4ae6-bbee-e3fd16794dc2\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\">In this article<\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/when-to-fertilize-lawn-california\/#1-when-to-fertilize-lawns-in-northern-california\" style=\"\">When to fertilize lawns in Northern California<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/when-to-fertilize-lawn-california\/#2-when-to-fertilize-lawns-in-central-california\" style=\"\">When to fertilize lawns in Central California<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/when-to-fertilize-lawn-california\/#3-when-to-fertilize-lawns-in-southern-california\" style=\"\">When to fertilize lawns in Southern California<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/when-to-fertilize-lawn-california\/#4-which-fertilizer-to-apply-and-how-much\" style=\"\">Which fertilizer to apply, and how much<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/when-to-fertilize-lawn-california\/#5-how-often-to-fertilize-in-california\" style=\"\">How often to fertilize in California<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/when-to-fertilize-lawn-california\/#6-how-to-apply-fertilizer\" style=\"\">How to apply fertilizer<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/when-to-fertilize-lawn-california\/#7-faq\" style=\"\">FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-when-to-fertilize-lawns-in-northern-california\"><span id=\"when-to-fertilize-lawns-in-northern-california\">When to fertilize lawns in Northern California<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best time to fertilize your lawn in Northern California depends on your grass species. Northern California&#8217;s weather usually ranges from damp to wet. It has mild winters and hot, dry summers.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Warm-season grasses slowly green up in the spring, and don\u2019t need fertilizer for at least two weeks afterwards.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Here\u2019s when to fertilize cool- and warm-season grasses in Northern California:<\/strong><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/cool-season-grass-1.jpg\" alt=\"growth of cool season grass\" class=\"wp-image-17693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/cool-season-grass-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/cool-season-grass-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/cool-season-grass-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/cool-season-grass-1-610x343.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Infographic by Juan Rodriguez<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/warm-season-grass.jpg\" alt=\"growth of warm season grass\" class=\"wp-image-17692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/warm-season-grass.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/warm-season-grass-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/warm-season-grass-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/warm-season-grass-610x343.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Infographic by Juan Rodriguez<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Region<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cool-season grasses<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Warm-season grasses<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>North California coast<\/td><td>March, May, Sept., Oct.<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Northern inland valleys<\/td><td>March, May, Sept., Oct.<\/td><td>May, June, Sept., Oct.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Northeastern California mountain valleys<\/td><td>May, June, Aug., Sept.<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-when-to-fertilize-lawns-in-central-california\"><span id=\"when-to-fertilize-lawns-in-central-california\">When to fertilize lawns in Central California<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Central California has hot, dry summers and cool, damp winters. Coastal areas normally have milder temperatures year-round. Once again, the best time to fertilize depends on grass species.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Here\u2019s when to fertilize cool- and warm-season grasses in Central California:<\/strong><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Region<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cool-season grasses<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Warm-season grasses<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sacramento Valley<\/td><td>March, May, Sept., Oct.<\/td><td>May, June, Sept., Oct.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>San Joaquin Valley<\/td><td>March, May, Sept., Oct.<\/td><td>May, June, Sept., Oct.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sierra<\/td><td>May, June, Aug, Sept.<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Central Inland Valley<\/td><td>March, May, Sept., Oct.<\/td><td>May, June, Sept., Oct.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Central California Coast<\/td><td>March, May, Sept., Oct.<\/td><td>May, June, Sept., Oct.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-when-to-fertilize-lawns-in-southern-california\"><span id=\"when-to-fertilize-lawns-in-southern-california\">When to fertilize lawns in Southern California<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fertilizing-lawn.jpeg\" alt=\"one man farmer is fertilizing the lawn soil. male hand of worker, Fertilizer For Lawns in springtime for the perfect lawn. Organic lawn fertilizer in man's hand on garden\" class=\"wp-image-24667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fertilizing-lawn.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fertilizing-lawn-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fertilizing-lawn-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fertilizing-lawn-610x406.jpeg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/jo\/images\/one-man-farmer-is-fertilizing-the-lawn-soil-male-hand-of-worker-fertilizer-for-lawns-in-springtime-for-the-perfect-lawn-organic-lawn-fertilizer-in-man-s-hand-on-garden-background\/345334360\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adobe Stock<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, there\u2019s Southern California. Most of Southern California has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers, and mild, wet winters. You\u2019re unlikely to encounter too much cold or freezing weather here. Parts of this region also have other climates, like deserts, mountains, and semi-arid.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although Southern California is different from the rest of the state, the same rule applies here: when to fertilize depends on grass type.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Here\u2019s when to fertilize cool- and warm-season grasses in Southern California:<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Region<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cool-season grasses<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Warm-season grasses<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Southern California Coast<\/td><td>March, May, Oct., Nov.<\/td><td>April, May, Sept., Oct.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Southern California Inland Valleys<\/td><td>March, May, Oct., Nov.<\/td><td>April, May, Sept., Oct.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Southern California Deserts<\/td><td>March, May, Sept., Oct.<\/td><td>May, June, Sept., Oct.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Central California Coast<\/td><td>March, May, Oct., Nov.<\/td><td>April, May Sept., Oct.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-which-fertilizer-to-apply-and-how-much\"><span id=\"which-fertilizer-to-apply-and-how-much\">Which fertilizer to apply, and how much<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Fertilizer.jpg\" alt=\"Hand in glove holding nitrogen fertilizer. Concept of fertilizing grass\" class=\"wp-image-23194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Fertilizer.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Fertilizer-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Fertilizer-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Fertilizer-610x407.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/hand-in-glove-holding-nitrogen-fertilizer-concept-of-fertilizing-grass\/507995686\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adobe Stock<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Knowing which fertilizer and how much is key. Overfertilizing leads to damage to grass and the environment. Nitrogen is the major fertilizing element. It\u2019s also the most soluble and has the highest potential for burning grass if overused.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How much nitrogen does your grass need?<\/strong> Most California grasses need four to six pounds of actual nitrogen per year per 1,000 square feet. Use half the amount of fertilizer in shady areas, because they don\u2019t need as much.&nbsp; Always check your product label. Split your applications into multiple sessions (see more information about that further down below).&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to calculate your nitrogen application rate?<\/strong> Divide 100 by the first number of the analysis shown on the bag. This is the number of fertilizer you need to apply to 1,000 square feet to supply 1 pound of actual nitrogen to the turf.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, if the fertilizer analysis is 21-0-0, calculate 100 divided by 21, which is 4.76. You\u2019d need to apply 4.76 pounds of fertilizer to apply 1 pound of actual nitrogen.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If necessary, use a complete fertilizer on the months marked with an asterisk in the above tables.<\/strong><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What is a complete fertilizer?<\/strong> A complete fertilizer contains all three primary nutrients: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Most established lawns only need nitrogen, but may benefit from a complete fertilizer once a year. Remember to test your soil before you fertilize, so you can find out what nutrients it needs.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Use grass clippings on your lawn to nourish it after each mow.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-how-often-to-fertilize-in-california\"><span id=\"how-often-to-fertilize-in-california\">How often to fertilize in California<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Never apply your nitrogen all at once; this may lead to nitrogen burn. Instead, spread out your nitrogen into<strong> four to six applications.<\/strong> In a single session, you should apply a maximum of \u00bd to 1 pound of actual nitrogen per 1,000 square feet. Always check and follow your product label.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can reapply quick-release fertilizer after four to six weeks, and slow-release fertilizer after six to eight weeks.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-how-to-apply-fertilizer\"><span id=\"how-to-apply-fertilizer\">How to apply fertilizer<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/granular-fertilizer-in-spreader.jpeg\" alt=\"Manual fertilizing of the lawn in back yard in spring time. Close up \" class=\"wp-image-24305\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/granular-fertilizer-in-spreader.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/granular-fertilizer-in-spreader-300x181.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/granular-fertilizer-in-spreader-768x463.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/granular-fertilizer-in-spreader-610x368.jpeg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/jo\/images\/manual-fertilizing-of-the-lawn-in-back-yard-in-spring-time-close-up\/221809073\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adobe Stock<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overfertilizing can damage your grass and the environment. It\u2019s important to follow proper fertilization techniques to get the job done right.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The key to fertilizing is to make sure you spread the product evenly. If you use <strong>granular fertilizer,<\/strong> it\u2019s best to apply it with a <strong>mechanical spreader.<\/strong> If you use a <strong>liquid fertilizer,<\/strong> you can apply it with a <strong>hose-end sprayer or a similar device.<\/strong> Always follow the instructions on your product.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nevertheless, there\u2019s more to applying fertilizer than that. There are multiple types of spreaders, as well as guidelines you should adhere to for your fertilizer to sink into the soil properly. Plus, you should know how to avoid polluting local waterways. Read on about how to apply fertilizer in our article <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-fertilize-your-lawn-2\/\"><strong>How to Fertilize Your Lawn.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-faq\"><span id=\"faq\">FAQ<\/span><\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-what-are-the-best-grasses-for-california\"><span id=\"what-are-the-best-grasses-for-california\">What are the best grasses for California?<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A variety of grasses grow in California. <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-types-california\/\">The best grass type<\/a> depends on your region. Common grass types include Bermudagrass, buffalograss, St. Augustinegrass, Zoysiagrass, and tall fescue<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more about native grasses in California, check out California Native Grasses for Your Lawn and Landscape.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-which-native-plants-grow-in-california\"><span id=\"which-native-plants-grow-in-california\">Which native plants grow in California?<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">California has a variety of beautiful plants. The plant you should get depends on your plant growing zone. Here are just some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/california-native-plants\/\">native plants that grow there:<\/a><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>\u200b\u200bBeardtongue<\/li>    <li>Baby blue eyes<\/li>    <li>Dutchman\u2019s pipe vine<\/li>    <li>Deer grass<\/li>    <li>Bush anemone<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-which-california-plants-love-shade\"><span id=\"which-california-plants-love-shade\">Which California plants love shade?<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A number of California plants&nbsp; love shade, or at least tolerate it. Some of its most shade-loving plants include:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Common yarrow<\/li>    <li>Island alum root<\/li>    <li>Deer grass<\/li>    <li>Round-fruited sedge<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-what-is-californias-green-lawn-care-law\"><span id=\"what-is-californias-green-lawn-care-law\">What is California&#8217;s green lawn care law?<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As of January 1, 2024, Californians can no longer buy gas-powered lawn and garden equipment because of the green lawn care law. Here\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/california-green-lawn-care-law\/\">more about the law<\/a> and here are <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/faq-california-green-lawn-care-law\/\">15 FAQs regarding the law.<\/a><\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-what-is-xeriscaping\"><span id=\"what-is-xeriscaping\">What is xeriscaping?<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Xeriscaping is the practice of landscaping to reduce water usage. It involves planting slow-growing, drought-tolerant plants.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-the-best-lawn-care-pros-in-california\"><span id=\"the-best-lawn-care-pros-in-california\">The best lawn care pros in California<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you read through all our pages, you\u2019ll find out all about the best lawn care practices for California\u2019s varied regions. But now you also need to put your knowledge into practice, and that takes time, effort, and responsibility. Make the job easier for yourself. <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/california\"><strong>Get an instant quote from a pro.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-da48a1b6-25da-407e-86f7-e13770eae775\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"true\"> <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; border-top-left-radius: 8px; border-top-right-radius: 8px; border-bottom-left-radius: 8px; border-bottom-right-radius: 8px; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-eea9c08c-9792-4d85-956e-f078fc398fc4\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-da48a1b6-25da-407e-86f7-e13770eae775\" tabindex=\"0\"> \t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-da48a1b6-25da-407e-86f7-e13770eae775\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Expert sources<\/strong><\/p> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div> \t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-da48a1b6-25da-407e-86f7-e13770eae775\">  <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ipm.ucanr.edu\/TOOLS\/TURF\/MAINTAIN\/fertwhen.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University fo California Agriculture &amp; Natural Resources: When to fertilize<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/anrcatalog.ucanr.edu\/pdf\/8065.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University fo California Agriculture &amp; Natural Resources: Practical Lawn Fertilization<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.suncityroseville.org\/Climate.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sun City Roseville<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>  <\/div> \t\t<\/div> <\/div>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Main Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/18702768@N04\/2422497911\/in\/photolist-4G4Wen-4yu4DE-5hTfAe-dY87YT-BsFs-4Pm3vk-7mcY6X-4zkiVk-5aptVC-54Ghoz-nQEY-7mcYrp-7biLu-a64cQ9-4yidmc-4QtFpS-4CgjhJ-4Mksu3-tEmy-5ZBc3z-CXgp3-9udKzY-3eGRCs-514BxK-4H9GHk-4CaTFF-4GWTVP-M6X55v-4Cgmw9-ayZdsF-9whWYD-4QqMvv-5hSa44-ayZerX-28Xjxwm-yafbxj-64QNip-ayZfK6-yaoPei-4QCaKv-4Cb3je-67igem-4Gd9UG-4yia3A-53Sbe1-5bv5aa-4Wxnq9-4ECnsT-4NH7mJ-4RvtLP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">David Sawyer<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The best time to fertilize in California is March to November, depending on your area and grass type. California\u2019s climate varies throughout the state, affecting when grasses grow.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":95,"featured_media":25019,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[174],"tags":[507],"class_list":["post-25014","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-california","tag-lawn-care-ca"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/house-in-california.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Judith van der Weij","author_link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/author\/judith-gallova\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25014","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/95"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25014"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25014\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25019"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25014"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25014"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25014"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}