Are there different types of lawn fertilizer formulas?

You'll find different formulas based on the nutrients they provide. Common formulas include <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Garden-Center-Lawn-Care-Lawn-Fertilizers/Centipede/Pre-and-Post-Emergent/Corn-Gluten-Meal/N-5yc1vZbx6bZ1z0n767Z1z1cntqZ1z1dnsn?emt=plpfaq_2408_fertilizers" style="text-decoration: underline;">corn gluten meal</a>, and <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Garden-Center-Lawn-Care-Lawn-Fertilizers/Centipede/Pre-and-Post-Emergent/Non-Organic/N-5yc1vZbx6bZ1z0n767Z1z1cntqZ1z1dcin?emt=plpfaq_2408_fertilizers" style="text-decoration: underline;">non-organic</a>.

What is in fertilizers?

Fertilizers are made up of different nutrients, with the most common being nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K). You'll often see these listed on fertilizer bags as an NPK ratio, like 10-10-10. The numbers represent the ratio of each nutrient in the fertilizer.

Will this fertilizer control crabgrass?

If you are concerned about crabgrass, choose a fertilizer labeled "<a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Garden-Center-Lawn-Care-Lawn-Fertilizers/Controls-Crabgrass/N-5yc1vZbx6bZ1z1zicv?emt=plpfaq_2408_fertilizers" style="text-decoration: underline;">controls crabgrass</a>". These fertilizers contain herbicides that target crabgrass specifically.

How often should I fertilize my lawn?

The frequency of fertilizing depends on the time of year and your grass type. You may need to fertilize every 6-8 weeks during the growing season. But in the winter, you might only need to fertilize once or twice. Check the fertilizer label for specific application recommendations.