This is the time whencool-season grassesrecover from summer stresses.
And turfgrass can begin to store carbohydrate reserves in the stems, rhizomes, and stolons.
However, don’t wait until the ground freezes, anddon’t apply fertilizer over snow or ice.
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On the flip side, it is best to fertilize a lawn right before rain.
The rainfall will help towater in the fertilizer, allowing it to sink into the soil.
In this formulation, a small amount of nitrogen is immediately available to the plant.
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Determine How Much Fertilizer You Need
Nitrogen is the most important nutrient for a fall fertilizer.
Also check what the label recommends on your chosen fertilizer.
Create a Fertilizing Schedule
It’s possible to overfertilize your lawn and garden.
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Most gardens do well with one feeding shortly after planting and one as the growing season concludes.
However, plants that produce large quantities of vegetables or large, plentiful flowers might need more fertilizer.
So always check the specific fertilizer requirements for your plant species.
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Nutrient Pollution: A Persistent Threat to Waterways.Environmental Health Perspectives.
Too Much Fertilizer Is Not A Good Thing!North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension.
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