The Best Time to Plant Grass Seed After Fertilizing

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Plant grass seed immediately after fertilizing, so the grass seeds can take advantage of the nutrients while they are fresh in the ground. Make sure there is no weed killer in the fertilizer (no weed-and-feed combos), as the weed killer also will prevent germination of the grass seed.

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The Best Time to Plant Grass Seed After Fertilizing

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