What's the best time to fertilize my lawn?

Depending on where you live, you might want to fertilize your lawn in the spring or fall. <a href=" https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Garden-Center-Lawn-Care-Lawn-Fertilizers/Spring/N-5yc1vZbx6bZ1z0nb0o?emt=plpfaq_2408_fertilizers" style="text-decoration: underline;">Spring fertilization</a> helps your lawn recover from winter and promotes growth, while <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Garden-Center-Lawn-Care-Lawn-Fertilizers/Fall/N-5yc1vZbx6bZ1z0nb0p?emt=plpfaq_2408_fertilizers" style="text-decoration: underline;">fall fertilization</a> prepares your lawn for winter and helps it stay green.

When is the best time to fertilize your lawn?

The best time to fertilize your lawn is before a light rain or watering. This allows the water to help dissolve the fertilizer and carry it down to the grass roots for optimal absorption.

What are some of the best-selling strengthen roots lawn fertilizers?

One of our best-selling strengthen roots lawn fertilizers is the <a href = "https://www.homedepot.com/p/Purely-Organic-Products-25-lb-Dry-Lawn-Food-Fertilizer-LFJRDK1/204279747?emt=plpfaq_2408_fertilizers" style="text-decoration: underline;">25 lb. Dry Lawn Food Fertilizer</a>.

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.