How much and how often should a lawn be fed or fertilized per year?
For best results, an early spring and early fall fertilization program is recommended. Use reliable turf food and follow recommendations. For example: Use 10 lbs. of a 20-12-8 organic fertilizer per 1000 sq. ft. It is best to apply fertilizer when grass blades are dry in order to avoid burning the lawn. The fertilizer should be washed into the turf by water immediately after application. If you do not fertilize your trees and shrubs independently, remember that the turf around these should be fed more liberally or more frequently.
