When should my lawn be fertilized?

Question

I have opposing answers from two sources, and I need to know which is correct!

Janet Pizaro · Answer

What was the last step you put down and when was it put down?What is your location?

Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA · Answer

Here are a couple links to help you out!

http://www.popularmechanics.com/home/lawn-garden/how-to/g237/the-quick-and-easy-guide-to-fertilizing-your-lawn/

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/lawn-fertilizer-tips.htm

Nancy Turner · Answer

They now have fertilizers that are made to be used in steps from spring to fall. Maybe that is the way you could go. For sure you need to do a weed and feed in the spring to get an early start on stopping some of the weeds.

Angela · Answer

In the spring and again in fall with a good winterizing fertilizer, like Scott's.

Michele Pappagallo · Answer

Twice a year....once in the fall, and again in the spring

KattywhampusLOL · Answer

Hello Joann Childress Bresciani :) I used to be confused about the same thing until I learned there are two basic type of grasses: Warm-Season and Cool-Season grasses, and each type needs to be fertilized at a different time of year. I am posting some links below to help you understand about how to take care of each type (as you probably have some of each type in your lawn, as most folks do, unless they've had their lawn professionally landscaped). Good Luck Joann, and thank you for asking HOMETALK for help with this :)