When and how much should I fertilize my lawn?

You should ask yourself, "How much care do I wish to provide?" The early spring application may be combined with a pre-emergent crabgrass control if desired. The late spring application could be a weed and feed rather than straight fertilizer if necessary (Note: The late spring application can be omitted).

If you wish to maintain a lawn with less fertilizer requirements, then you should renovate your existing site and re-seed with low maintenance grasses. Your fertility program would be reduced at least by half because this mixture would only require one to two applications all year long. Recommended products: a crabgrass control, on an established lawn; a seed starter with crabgrass control, for overseeding.