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/Corn-Gluten-Meal/Synthetic/Fall/N-5yc1vZbx6bZ1z0nb0pZ1z1d6c9Z1z1dnsn?emt=plpfaq_2408_fertilizers" style="text-decoration: underline;">corn gluten meal</a>, <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Garden-Center-Lawn-Care-Lawn-Fertilizers/Feather-Meal/Synthetic/Fall/N-5yc1vZbx6bZ1z0nb0pZ1z1d6c9Z1z1dcil?emt=plpfaq_2408_fertilizers" style="text-decoration: underline;">feather meal</a>, and <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Garden-Center-Lawn-Care-Lawn-Fertilizers/Non-Organic/Synthetic/Fall/N-5yc1vZbx6bZ1z0nb0pZ1z1d6c9Z1z1dcin?emt=plpfaq_2408_fertilizers" style="text-decoration: underline;">non-organic</a>.

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.

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.