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The best overall fertilizer for grass is the Dr. Earth Super Natural Organic Fertilizer, because it includes the three main macronutrients your soil needs: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.

The best time for aeration is during the growing season, when the grass can heal and fill in any open areas after soil plugs are removed. Ideally, aerate the lawn with cool season grass in the early spring or fall and those with warm season grass in the late spring.

The best overall fertilizer for grass is the Dr. Earth Super Natural Organic Fertilizer, because it includes the three main macronutrients your soil needs: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.

When overseeding your lawn, a starter fertilizer such as Pennington UltraGreen Starter Fertilizer 22-23-4 helps promote vigorous root growth for the fast establishment of new grasses. For established lawns, Pennington UltraGreen Lawn Fertilizer 30-0-4 provides the nitrogen your lawn needs for thick, green grass.

Aeration involves perforating the soil with small holes to allow air, water and nutrients to penetrate the grass roots. This helps the roots grow deeply and produce a stronger, more vigorous lawn. The main reason for aerating is to alleviate soil compaction.

Usually two or three inches. This can seem like a big job. But it is essential as it helps drainage and prevents other problems. Work your way up and down the garden.

• 1 Burpee Fertilizer – Best Overall.
• 2 GS Plant Foods Fertilizer – High-Quality Formula.
• 3 Miracle-Gro Fertilizer – Ideal for Flourishing Plants.
• 4 Dr. Earth Fertilizer – Accelerated Growth.
• 5 Scotts Fertilizer – Effective for Large Yards.
• 6 Osmocote Fertilizer – Most Versatile.

Many starter fertilizers contain a high concentration of both phosphorous and quick-release nitrogen to boost root and shoot growth at the same time. Some of the best fertilizer NPK ratio options for new grass include 10-10-10, 16-8-8, and 20-10-10.

Early in the season your grass doesn't have the energy to do much of anything, so the over-riding need is for nitrogen. That's why we recommend Yara SUPERSTART; by containing two different forms of nitrogen, you'll extend nitrogen availability at a crucial time for your grass crops.

Recommended ratios of N-P-K for lawn fertilizers include 3:1:2 or 4:1:2. Another important factor in choosing nitrogen fertilizers is what kind of nitrogen is actually in the product. Nitrogen fertilizer may consist of fast-release or controlled-release nitrogen.

A healthy lawn can:

• Prevent erosion by wind and water.
• Improve flood control.
• Help the breakdown of organic chemicals.
• Reduce noise.
• Provide wildlife habitat.
• Create a cooling effect during warm weather.
• Add visual appeal.