Spring, Summer

- Only apply not more than 1 pound nitrogen that is fast release per 1,000 ft. only in single application.

- Conduct soil test inorder for you to determine grade and amount of fertilizer you will be using.

- For healthy growth of your lawn, a 1 inch of water weekly would be best.

- Warm season lawns should be fertilized from early spring until late summer.

Fall

- Use only slow release nitrogen whenever possible especially on sandy soils.

- To establish deep roots and help crowd out weeds in the spring, a cool season lawns should receive most of their yearly fertilizer in the early fall.

Winter

- Before you fertilize the areas overseeded for winter color, wait until warm season grass becomes dormant.

In General, Use only the exact amount required for your lawn’s square footage. To avoid striped fertilizer pattern ia grass, try using a rotary spreader that helps apply fertilizers evenly. Then try to spread the fertilizer in two directions for each application, and apply fertilizer to dry grass and water very well after applying. Sweep up any fertilizers that is spilled on paved areas and save for later use But do not use the leftovers fertilizer on trees, shrubs, annuals or perennials. A lot of nitrogen on these plants stimulates stem and leaf growth and decreases flower and production of fruits.

Source: Fertilizing Lawn