Fall Lawn Fertilizing

Fall lawn fertilizing

We had told you that fall is the time for planting, but Norm McCreight from Lilly Miller also tells us that fall is also the time for fertilizing! To really keep your lawn healthy in the winter and give it a boost for the spring, now is the time to apply a good fall and winter fertilizer.

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The numbers on the bag can be confusing, but what you are looking for is a well balanced slow release fertilizer. Your lawn is slowly fed all through the winter and then gets a jump start when the temperatures warm up in the spring. Keeping your lawn well maintained in the winter helps to prevent problems later.

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