Which type of fertilizer is best for preventing weeds?

Using a <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> in the early spring can help <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Garden-Center-Lawn-Care-Lawn-Fertilizers/Prevent-Weeds/N-5yc1vZbx6bZ1z1zibe?emt=plpfaq_2408_fertilizers" style="text-decoration: underline;">prevent weeds</a> from growing in the first place. You can also apply a <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> to kill weeds already growing.

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.

When is the best time to fertilize my lawn?

Spring and fall are the optimal times to fertilize your lawn. The weather is cooler during these seasons, and the grass is growing. Applying fertilizer during these times allows the nutrients to be absorbed effectively.

Which organic lawn fertilizers brands are available at The Home Depot?

We carry a wide variety of the top brands of organic lawn fertilizers, such as <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Garden-Center-Lawn-Care-Lawn-Fertilizers/Purely-Organic-Products/Organic/Slow-release/N-5yc1vZbx6bZcgrZ1z0vwk9Z1z1d45y?emt=plpfaq_2408_fertilizers" style="text-decoration: underline;">Purely Organic Products</a>, <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Garden-Center-Lawn-Care-Lawn-Fertilizers/GreenEdge/Organic/Slow-release/N-5yc1vZbx6bZda5Z1z0vwk9Z1z1d45y?emt=plpfaq_2408_fertilizers" style="text-decoration: underline;">GreenEdge</a>, and <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Garden-Center-Lawn-Care-Lawn-Fertilizers/Vermont-Organics-Reclamation-Soil/Organic/Slow-release/N-5yc1vZbx6bZdgsZ1z0vwk9Z1z1d45y?emt=plpfaq_2408_fertilizers" style="text-decoration: underline;">Vermont Organics Reclamation Soil</a>.