As winter winds down, you may be getting eager to spend time in your yard, ideally with lush, green grass under your feet. Fertilizing your lawn can help, and spring is one of the best times to do it.

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When to fertilize your lawn depends largely on what type of grass is in your yard. The best time to fertilize any lawn is when the grass is actively growing. Most lawns benefit from being fertilized ...

Before fertilizing, determine if you have a cool-season or warm-season lawn (or both). The active growth period for these two classes of turfgrass differs significantly. Cool-season grasses such as ...