When should I fertilize my lawn?

Fertilizing your lawn depends on your grass type and your climate. We carry fertilizers for use in <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Garden-Center-Lawn-Care-Lawn-Fertilizers/Liquid/Safe-For-Kids/Late-Spring/N-5yc1vZbx6bZ1z1dar5Z1z1phn6Z1z1y1iz?emt=plpfaq_2408_fertilizers" style="text-decoration: underline;">late spring</a>, <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Garden-Center-Lawn-Care-Lawn-Fertilizers/Liquid/Safe-For-Kids/Spring/N-5yc1vZbx6bZ1z0nb0oZ1z1dar5Z1z1y1iz?emt=plpfaq_2408_fertilizers" style="text-decoration: underline;">spring</a>, and <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Garden-Center-Lawn-Care-Lawn-Fertilizers/Liquid/Safe-For-Kids/Summer/N-5yc1vZbx6bZ1z0nb0gZ1z1dar5Z1z1y1iz?emt=plpfaq_2408_fertilizers" style="text-decoration: underline;">summer</a>.

What are some of the top-rated liquid lawn fertilizers?

One of our top-rated liquid lawn fertilizers is the <a href = "https://www.homedepot.com/p/SUNDAY-Pet-Patch-Repair-42-3-fl-oz-2-500-sq-ft-Liquid-Lawn-Fertilizer-FB4152/323462917?emt=plpfaq_2408_fertilizers" style="text-decoration: underline;">Pet Patch Repair 42.3 fl oz. 2,500 sq. ft Liquid Lawn Fertilizer</a>.

How do I know if I need a pre-emergent or post-emergent fertilizer?

<a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Garden-Center-Lawn-Care-Lawn-Fertilizers/Pre-Emergent/N-5yc1vZbx6bZ1z1cns1?emt=plpfaq_2408_fertilizers" style="text-decoration: underline;">Pre-emergent fertilizer</a> is applied before weeds sprout, preventing them from growing. <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Garden-Center-Lawn-Care-Lawn-Fertilizers/Post-Emergent/N-5yc1vZbx6bZ1z1cnso?emt=plpfaq_2408_fertilizers" style="text-decoration: underline;">Post-emergent fertilizer</a> is applied after weeds have emerged, to kill them.

Can I use this fertilizer to kill dandelions?

Look for a fertilizer that specifically states it "<a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Garden-Center-Lawn-Care-Lawn-Fertilizers/Kills-Dandelion/N-5yc1vZbx6bZ1z1zibc?emt=plpfaq_2408_fertilizers" style="text-decoration: underline;">kills dandelions</a>." These fertilizers typically contain a <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Garden-Center-Lawn-Care-Lawn-Fertilizers/Controls-Broad-Leaf/N-5yc1vZbx6bZ1z1zibo?emt=plpfaq_2408_fertilizers" style="text-decoration: underline;">broad-leaf herbicide</a> that will kill dandelions without harming your grass.