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 ...

A wheel barrow upturned on a lawn covered in fall leaves with trees and a small shed in the background. - Kate Stock/Shutterstock While many homeowners feed their turfgrass in the spring, it isn't ...

an you believe the mild fall weather recently? On Sunday Kelsi and Coby were helping Marilyn and I put up Christmas lights. They were both in short sleeves. Most gardeners I know are still taking ...

Spring is the season most often associated with lawn care, and for good reason. Grass starts growing in spring, and the season is a great time to fertilize many grasses in the hopes lawns can look ...

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 ...

My traditional recommendation for fall fertilization of a cool-season lawn starts with an application of high-nitrogen fertilizer, such as a 28-0-4, in early September. You can also make this same ...

If your grass has been watered enough in the drought and water-use restrictions to produce a relatively compact and green lawn, now is the time to fertilize it. A winterizer product with a 3-1-2 ...

WASHINGTON — Fall might mean colorful leaves and cooler temps, but it’s also prime time to give your lawn a little love before winter sets in. If your grass took a beating this summer from heat, ...

Warm-season grasses get their name for good reason — they thrive in strong sun and temperatures between 75 and 90 degrees. If you live in the southern United States, you probably appreciate how lush ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at dgill@agcenter.lsu.edu. I purchased a blooming potted chrysanthemum plant. How long do the flowers ...