{"id":460,"date":"2017-07-26T22:21:49","date_gmt":"2017-07-26T22:21:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawnlove.wpengine.com\/?p=460"},"modified":"2026-08-07T23:58:56","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T23:58:56","slug":"when-to-fertilize-lawn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/when-to-fertilize-lawn\/","title":{"rendered":"When to Fertilize Your Lawn"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u2022 Cool-season grasses<\/strong>: Fertilize in early spring (after last freeze) and fall (6-8 weeks before first frost).
\u2022<\/strong> Warm-season grasses<\/strong>: Fertilize after spring green-up, mid-summer, and early fall.
\u2022<\/strong> Ideal conditions<\/strong>: Soil temperature should be at least 55\u00b0F.
\u2022<\/strong> Application frequency<\/strong>: Every 6-8 weeks during the growing season.
\u2022<\/strong> Avoid fertilizing<\/strong>: During drought (without irrigation), extreme heat, or dormancy.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>

Fertilizer gives your grass the nutrients to grow, so you need to feed your lawn when it is actively growing. Fertilize cool-season grass in early spring and again in the fall once soil temps reach 50 to 55 degrees F. Warm-season grass needs to wait until late spring or early summer (soil temps above 65 degrees F.)<\/p>

Timing matters because applying fertilizer when your grass isn’t actively growing wastes money and can harm your lawn. Applying nitrogen when the grass is dormant can force growth the roots cannot support, and also will encourage weed growth.<\/p>

If you don\u2019t want to do it yourself, Lawn Love can connect you with local lawn fertilization professionals<\/a> to handle the job. Our lawn treatment experts know exactly when your grass type needs nutrients.<\/p>

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