{"id":32357,"date":"2024-10-07T19:13:11","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T19:13:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/?p=32357"},"modified":"2026-08-27T18:16:50","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T18:16:50","slug":"fall-fertilizer-vs-winter-fertilizer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/fall-fertilizer-vs-winter-fertilizer\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s the Difference Between Fall Fertilizer and Winter Fertilizer"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Key takeaways<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\u2022 <strong>Different jobs:<\/strong> Fall fertilizer is an early-fall feeding that helps cool-season grass recover from summer and grow, while winter fertilizer is a lighter, later feeding that builds reserves and cold hardiness.<br>\u2022 <strong>Timing sets them apart:<\/strong> Apply fall fertilizer in early fall, then the winter fertilizer 4 to 6 weeks later, near or after the last mow.<br>\u2022 <strong>Know when to stop:<\/strong> Skip a winter feeding once the grass has gone dormant, because dormant grass can&#8217;t use the nutrients and the runoff risk rises.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p _hash=\"E3LE2E\">The main differences between a fall fertilizer and a winter fertilizer are the time of application, the type of nitrogen, and the benefits provided for the lawn.&nbsp;<\/p><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p _hash=\"OknhVi\">Both types of fertilizer cover a similar nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium (NPK) range and are hard to differentiate in garden shops unless the label specifies what the fertilizer is for. In this article, we cover the details that make the difference.<\/p><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p _hash=\"88tR0w\">If sorting out labels and timing sounds like a chore, Lawn Love connects you with pros who handle seasonal <a href=\"https:\/\/signup-web.lawnlove.com\/cart\/contact-info?intent=fertilization\">lawn treatment service<\/a> from start to finish.<\/p><\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-12c68545-585e-429f-b8ee-b345c4508125\" 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\/fall-fertilizer-vs-winter-fertilizer\/#0-type-of-nitrogen\" style=\"\">Type of nitrogen<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/fall-fertilizer-vs-winter-fertilizer\/#1-time-of-application\" style=\"\">Time of application<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/fall-fertilizer-vs-winter-fertilizer\/#2-application-rate\" style=\"\">Application rate<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/fall-fertilizer-vs-winter-fertilizer\/#3-how-to-choose-the-right-fertilizer\" style=\"\">How to choose the right fertilizer<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/fall-fertilizer-vs-winter-fertilizer\/#4-fertilization-purpose-and-turfgrass-benefits\" style=\"\">Fertilization purpose and turfgrass benefits<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/fall-fertilizer-vs-winter-fertilizer\/#5-importance-in-the-lawn-care-calendar\" style=\"\">Importance in the lawn care calendar<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/fall-fertilizer-vs-winter-fertilizer\/#6-environmental-risks\" style=\"\">Environmental risks<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/fall-fertilizer-vs-winter-fertilizer\/#7-faqs\" style=\"\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Attribute<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Fall fertilizer<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Winter fertilizer<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Type of nitrogen<\/td><td>About 50% slow-release<\/td><td>Light dose of quick-release<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>When to apply<\/td><td>Early fall (September)<\/td><td>Late fall (October to December)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Application rate<\/td><td>1.0 lb. N per 1,000 sq. ft.<\/td><td>0.50 to 0.75 lb. N per 1,000 sq. ft.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main purpose<\/td><td>Recovery and growth<\/td><td>Reserves and cold hardiness<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best for<\/td><td>Cool-season lawns (essential)<\/td><td>Cool-season lawns needing a boost<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <h2 id=\"0-type-of-nitrogen\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"type-of-nitrogen\">Type of nitrogen<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p _hash=\"MFPjS2\">The clearest chemical difference is the nitrogen: a fall fertilizer uses a mix that is about half slow-release, while a winter fertilizer relies on a light dose of quick-release nitrogen.<\/p><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><p _hash=\"QPhtNF\"><strong>Fall fertilizer:<\/strong> 50% slow-release nitrogen<\/p><\/li>    <li><p _hash=\"ie4jf1\"><strong>Winter fertilizer:<\/strong> quick-release nitrogen<\/p><\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p _hash=\"uMcUjw\">&#8220;A fall fertilizer is a 50\/50 mix of slow- and fast-release sources and applied soon after the heat of the summer is over. The chief benefit is to help the turf recover from summer stress,&#8221; says John Fech, extension educator for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.<\/p><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p _hash=\"EdyBDJ\">The turf has plenty of time to absorb and use the nutrients, and the feeding is done gradually, protecting the grass from forced foliage growth.&nbsp;<\/p><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p _hash=\"Wpg4mk\">On the other hand, winter fertilizer is spread late in the growing season and has only a small window to feed the turfgrass. Fech suggests homeowners apply a light dose of fast-release nitrogen, such as urea, ammonium nitrate, or ammonium sulfate.<\/p><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p _hash=\"IsVhdM\">&#8220;If applied at a very low rate, these sources are quick release and can be immediately absorbed by the lawn without the likelihood of surface runoff or leaching.&#8221;<\/p><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p _hash=\"h6zF0V\"><strong>Eco-friendly tip:<\/strong> To prevent nitrogen pollution, if you apply more than 0.5 lbs. per 1,000 square feet, use a fertilizer with slow-release nitrogen.<\/p><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p _hash=\"Yh2wG2\"><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/p><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><p _hash=\"ynjGZA\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/what-is-winter-fertilizer\/\">What Is Winter Fertilizer?<\/a><\/p><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 id=\"1-time-of-application\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"time-of-application\">Time of application<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/handheld-spreader-1.jpg\" alt=\"Lawn fertilizer being spread with a manual fertilizer spreader\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fall fertilizer is applied in September and winter fertilizer between October and December. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/manual-fertilizing-lawn-back-yard-spring-106526951\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><p _hash=\"tXQYcY\"><strong>Fall fertilizer:<\/strong> First application of the fall (September).&nbsp;<\/p><\/li>    <li><p _hash=\"pVGRxz\"><strong>Winter fertilizer:<\/strong> Last application of the year (October to December).<\/p><\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p _hash=\"GQvm66\">You can apply a fall fertilizer at the beginning of the fall as soon as the temperatures go below 90 degrees. It&#8217;s when the cool-season grasses exit summer dormancy and prepare for the second growing season of the year.&nbsp;<\/p><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p _hash=\"wn2hml\">The winter fertilizer is for the last application of the year that you make in late fall. You apply it when the grass is close to dormancy, near or after the last mow. It&#8217;s typically when temperatures drop below 50 degrees.<\/p><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p _hash=\"SAQg8i\">You can use both treatments on <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/guide-to-cool-season-grasses\/\">cool-season grasses<\/a>. If so, apply the winter fertilizer 4 to 6 weeks after the fall fertilizer. <\/p><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p _hash=\"VUJcdJ\"><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/p><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><p _hash=\"WOisBj\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/when-apply-winter-fertilizer\/\">When Should You Apply Winter Fertilizer?<\/a><\/p><\/li>    <li><p _hash=\"SzrRmR\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/when-to-apply-fall-fertilizer\/\">When to Apply Fall Fertilizer to Your Lawn<\/a><\/p><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 id=\"2-application-rate\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"application-rate\">Application rate<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p _hash=\"onm9VM\"><strong>Fall fertilizer:<\/strong> 1.0 lb. of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet<\/p><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p _hash=\"s9uBew\"><strong>Winter fertilizer:<\/strong> 0.50 to 0.75 lb. of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet<\/p><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p _hash=\"v0mGyx\">The general recommendation is to apply the regular rate when fertilizing in early fall and only a fraction when applying the winter fertilizer later in the season. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.extension.purdue.edu\/extmedia\/AY\/AY-22-W.pdf\">Purdue University experts<\/a> recommend 1 lb. nitrogen per 1,000 square feet for the September application and 0.5 to 0.75 lb. nitrogen per 1,000 square feet for the November application.<\/p><\/p>    <h2 id=\"3-how-to-choose-the-right-fertilizer\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"how-to-choose-the-right-fertilizer\">How to choose the right fertilizer<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p _hash=\"T1kiET\">Both bags can look almost identical on the shelf, so read the three NPK numbers, which stand for nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, before you buy. A fall fertilizer leans on nitrogen with slow-release feeding to power recovery and growth.<\/p><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p _hash=\"7hKrl0\">A winter feeding pairs a lighter dose of nitrogen with potassium to build reserves and toughen the grass for the cold. Skip phosphorus unless <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.umn.edu\/lawns-and-landscapes-minnesota\/fertilizing-lawns\">a soil test<\/a> shows your lawn needs it.<\/p><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p _hash=\"ugz85x\">Match the product to your grass, too. Cool-season lawns are the ones that truly benefit from a fall and a winter feeding, so those are the labels worth comparing. Warm-season grasses head into dormancy in the fall and rarely need either.<\/p><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p _hash=\"X5NJvk\"><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/p><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><p _hash=\"mgfhMK\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-best-fall-lawn-fertilizer\/\">How to Choose the Best Fall Lawn Fertilizer<\/a><\/p><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 id=\"4-fertilization-purpose-and-turfgrass-benefits\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"fertilization-purpose-and-turfgrass-benefits\">Fertilization purpose and turfgrass benefits<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/fertilizing-grass.jpg\" alt=\"Man fertilizing green grass on sunny day, closeup\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fall fertilizer helps grass recover from summer stress, and winter fertilizer helps it prepare for winter cold. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/man-fertilizing-green-grass-on-sunny-day-closeup\/785048667?asset_id=785048667\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Africa<\/a> | Adobe Stock | <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/license-terms\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">License<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><p _hash=\"T4wW2J\"><strong>Fall fertilizer<\/strong> (effects in the fall): recovery after summer stress, improved plant health, overall plant growth&nbsp;<\/p><\/li>    <li><p _hash=\"NV4pG2\"><strong>Winter fertilizer<\/strong> (effects from late fall to spring): better fall and winter color, nutrient reserves, improved resistance to winter kill, faster and healthier spring green-up<\/p><\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p _hash=\"x02B58\">Late summer to early fall lawns are tired and damaged from summer heat and drought. You apply a fall fertilizer to support grass growth. The nutrients a fall fertilizer provides help the turf recover, regain its beautiful green color, and grow new leaves, shoots, and roots.&nbsp;<\/p><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p _hash=\"eWXGIE\">Since most energy is used for growth, the reserves that grass stores in the crown and roots in early fall are low and slow to replenish. This is where the winter fertilizer comes in.<\/p><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p _hash=\"QDL8dL\">Winter fertilizers, as the name suggests, help <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-winterize-your-lawn\/\">prepare the lawn for winter.<\/a> Since leaf and shoot growth is slow to none by the time of the application, the nutrients they provide are used for more long-term benefits, such as:<\/p><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><p _hash=\"iBPvLs\">Hardening off the plant structure to improve resilience and reduce winter kill.<\/p><\/li>    <li><p _hash=\"QApodc\">Making energy reserves for the winter and the spring green-up.<\/p><\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p _hash=\"h372hE\"><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/p><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><p _hash=\"wbPkLo\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/benefits-winter-fertilizer\/\">Benefits of a Winter Fertilizer<\/a><\/p><\/li>    <li><p _hash=\"dHRpLO\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/benefits-fall-lawn-fertilization\/\">Benefits of Fall Lawn Fertilization<\/a><\/p><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 id=\"5-importance-in-the-lawn-care-calendar\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"importance-in-the-lawn-care-calendar\">Importance in the lawn care calendar<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/NPK-Fertilizer.jpeg\" alt=\"nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium fertilizers on the ground\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fall and winter fertilizers have different nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium ratios. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/chemical-fertilizers-isolated-on-white-background\/422439388\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nuttapongg<\/a> | Adobe Stock | <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/license-terms\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">License<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><p _hash=\"rrqo1j\"><strong>Fall fertilizer:<\/strong> essential for cool-season grasses, rarely needed for warm-season grasses<\/p><\/li>    <li><p _hash=\"UqFBS3\"><strong>Winter fertilizer:<\/strong> useful when the turf is weak, thin, or chlorotic at the end of the season.&nbsp;<\/p><\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p _hash=\"7FrX3P\">Spreading <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.umn.edu\/yard-and-garden-news\/fall-lawn-care\">fall fertilizer<\/a> in early fall is the most important application of the year for cool-season grasses. It&#8217;s when the grass is actively growing and absorbs all the nutrients best.<\/p><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p _hash=\"ZotjH8\">Winter fertilizer is an optional treatment to help a lawn in poor health, improve deficient soil, or avoid early spring fertilization.<\/p><\/p>    <h2 id=\"6-environmental-risks\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"environmental-risks\">Environmental risks<\/span><\/h2>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><p _hash=\"GRfCgN\"><strong>Fall fertilizer:<\/strong> better nutrient absorption, low to no leaching or runoff.<\/p><\/li>    <li><p _hash=\"JxkShD\"><strong>Winter fertilizer:<\/strong> higher risk of nitrogen pollution.<\/p><\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p _hash=\"HsUEUy\">Applying a winter fertilizer late in the season depends on perfect timing. If you wait too long and the grass starts to brown, you feed dormant grass that no longer takes up nutrients. Because of the increased <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/nutrientpollution\/what-you-can-do-your-yard\">pollution risk<\/a>, some experts say winter fertilizer should be avoided.&nbsp;<\/p><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p _hash=\"TqU9Dc\">Carl Schimenti, urban environmental scientist at the School of Integrative Plant Science, says no fertilizer should be applied once the turfgrass stops actively growing.<\/p><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p _hash=\"OU0NcI\">&#8220;Dormant fertilizer applications are not taken up by the plant, and instead, the nutrients are lost into the environment where they can cause water quality concerns.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p><\/p>    <h2 id=\"7-faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"faqs\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>    <div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-17878536579617431\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is winter fertilizer the same as a winterizer?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. &#8220;Winterizer&#8221; is just another name for a winter fertilizer, the last feeding of the year applied in late fall. Both terms describe a product meant to build the lawn&#8217;s reserves and cold hardiness before dormancy rather than push new top growth.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-17878536579614804\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What fertilizer numbers should I look for in a winter feeding?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Look for a product with roughly equal <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hles.unl.edu\/winterizer-lawn-fertilizer\">nitrogen and potassium<\/a>, or up to twice as much nitrogen as potassium. Choose zero phosphorus unless a soil test shows a deficiency, since phosphorus is a common water pollutant and is not always needed.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-17878536579617738\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do warm-season grasses need fall or winter fertilizer?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Usually not. Warm-season grasses slow down and enter dormancy in the fall, so a late feeding does little good and can invite disease. Fall and winter feedings are mainly for cool-season lawns that keep growing after summer.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>    <h2 id=\"8-enjoy-the-benefits-of-professional-lawn-care\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"enjoy-the-benefits-of-professional-lawn-care\">Enjoy the benefits of professional lawn care<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p _hash=\"ESVy52\">Not so fond of choosing and spreading fertilizers? The pros are here to help. Find a <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/lawn-fertilization\">local lawn care company<\/a> with Lawn Love and have your lawn taken care of from A to Z. Lawn fertilization, <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/yard-clean-up\">yard cleanup<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/lawn-mowing\">mowing<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/lawn-aeration\">aeration<\/a>, all you need to keep the lawn lush and thick.<\/p><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p _hash=\"Tqj2Ul\">Main Image Credit: Garden grass care and fertilizer | <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/garden-grass-care-fertilizer\/436372177\">Andrey Popov<\/a> | Adobe Stock | <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/license-terms\">License<\/a><\/p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fall fertilizer vs. winter fertilizer: see how timing, nitrogen type, and benefits differ, plus when to feed your cool-season lawn and which to use.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":67,"featured_media":32370,"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":[126],"tags":[375],"class_list":["post-32357","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lawn-care-tips","tag-lawn-fertilization"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/fertilize-lawn-1.jpeg","author_info":{"display_name":"Sinziana Spiridon","author_link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/author\/sinziana-spiridon\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32357","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\/67"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=32357"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32357\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":48684,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32357\/revisions\/48684"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/32370"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32357"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=32357"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=32357"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}