Maintenance Guides / Lawn & Outdoor

Apply fall winterizer fertilizer

Difficulty: easyTime: 45 minsEst. Cost: $30 - $80

Why it matters

Late fall fertilizer promotes deep root growth before freeze, improving spring recovery.

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How to do it

  • 1

    Select a winterizer fertilizer (high in potassium/third number).

  • 2

    Choose late October through early November as application window.

  • 3

    Set broadcast spreader to product's recommended setting.

  • 4

    Walk evenly across lawn in overlapping passes.

  • 5

    Water lightly if no rain is forecast in next 48 hours.

  • 6

    Store remaining fertilizer indoors in cool, dry location.