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“The best advice I would start with for any "newbie" is to get a soil test. To get a soil test, outside of a quick google search, I would reach out to your county/regional extension office. They are the best resource for this topic and just general natural resources in your immediate area.”
It would help if you also considered the peak growing times throughout the year. Remember, we are discussing cool-season lawns (Kentucky Blue Grass, Fescue, and Rye), which have peak growing times in the Spring and Fall. They generally go dormant (not actively growing) in the Winter, and their growth habits either go dormant or slow during the Summer. You can prevent it from going dormant in the Summer by maintaining appropriate watering and mowing. Below I will provide rough ideas I have found on how I tackle each season when it comes to fertilizing, mowing, and watering. But keep in mind that these are "lawncare 101" recommendations. Later we can dig deeper into the math behind how to apply, specific types of fertilizers (greens grade vs. box store/homeowner grade), and more.
Don’t Forget the Soil Test! Now back to the topic, do you need fertilizers, and what kind? The best advice I would start with for any "newbie" is to get a soil test. To get a soil test, outside of a quick google search, I would reach out to your county/regional extension office. They are the best resource for this topic and just general natural resources in your immediate area. I recommend pulling samples, sending them off, and awaiting the results before you do any fertilizer or soil changes. These tests will provide you with current nutrient areas that are low, high, and appropriate levels for your soil and turf type. Again, your extension office can also be a great resource in interpreting these results. Once you get your results and see areas needing addressing, you can best plan your lawn program for theyear.
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