Fall is an important time for the backyard. Many bulbs are being planted in preparation for spring, while some plants are entering dormancy before the harsh winter. All areas of the garden are ...

Fertilizing in fall helps your lawn build strong roots now for a greener, healthier yard next spring. Match fertilizer to your grass type and season, measure your lawn, and apply evenly with a rotary ...

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 ...

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 ...

Many homeowners think you need to fertilize your lawn multiple times throughout the year. The truth is, a single application is usually enough. The best time to do it isn't in the spring, but actually ...

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 ...

At Cooperative Extension we recommend that if you only fertilize your lawn once per year, do it in the fall. Our cool season turfgrasses have a resurgence of growth when the temperatures cool. A fall ...

While September brings with it shorter days, we still have plenty of opportunities to attend to those fall yard and garden chores. Among them is applying fertilizer to lawns. Keep in mind that for the ...

When you fertilize a lawn in the fall, grass plants are in a mode of taking nutrients down into their roots for storage — compared to spring and summer when it is taking up nutrients mainly to its ...

Iowans have made it through another winter and many are looking to re-beautify their once-colorful lawns and gardens. If that's you, grab some gloves and some fertilizer and follow these tips. When ...

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 ...

With the beginning of spring comes gardening season, which for many starts with taking care of the yard. Achieving the often sought-after lush, green yard takes more than just watering and mowing.