How Often Should You Fertilize a Lawn?

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Pro-Act Environmental Landscaping recommends fertilizing northern lawns once a year in the fall, if needed. Southern lawns should be lightly fertilized several times from late spring to early fall.

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After attending Hardin Simmons University, Kay Dean finished her formal education with the Institute of Children's Literature. Since 1995, Dean has written for such publications as "PB&J," Disney’s "Family Fun," "ParentLife," "Living With Teenagers" and Thomas Nelson’s NY Times bestselling "Resolve." An avid gardener for 25 years, her experience includes organic food gardening, ornamental plants, shrubs and trees, with a special love for roses.

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