When should I fertilize my lawn?
When should I fertilize my lawn?
Most lawns in Iowa are comprised of Kentucky bluegrass and other cool-season grasses. Cool-season grasses grow best in spring and late summer/early fall when environmental conditions are usually favorable. Applications of fertilizer should coincide with favorable growing conditions. In Iowa, cool-season lawns can be fertilized in spring (April or May), mid-September, and late October/early November.
Do not fertilize Kentucky bluegrass and other cool-season grasses during the summer months (June, July, and August).
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