ANSWER: The timing of applying weed and feed products is based on when it’s time to fertilize the lawn. So weed and feeds, like regular lawn fertilizers, are applied the last week of March or early April. A weed and feed product is a lawn fertilizer combined with a weed killer.

Should I fertilize my lawn in the fall in Tennessee?

• If you apply fertilizer in the wrong conditions, you risk burning or damaging your lawn. There’s a big drop in daily temperatures in the late summer and early fall — an average of nine degrees in Tennessee! This calls for a much different lawn care routine than the previous months.

When should I weed and feed my lawn in Tennessee?

Because these grasses go into dormancy after frost and remain there until it warms up enough in the spring for them to break dormancy, the University of Tennessee recommendations for fertilizing high quality warm season turfgrass is to begin with the first application around April 15 and follow up with additional

When should I apply fertilizer and weed killer?

After spraying the weeds with herbicide, it is good practice to wait at least one week before fertilizing. In fact, your grass needs fertilizing even through the fall and winter. A good rule of thumb is fertilizing at least four times a year, such as every two months during fall, winter and spring.

When should I fertilize my lawn in Tennessee?

For warm-season grasses, it’s recommended that a complete 2-1-1 fertilizer application is done in April, and once again in September with a pound of fertilizer each time. This is followed by a pound of nitrogen-only fertilizer—once in June and again in mid-July.

Is it too late to put down weed and feed?

The general rule is to use weed and feed early in the summer. Usually you want to apply by July 4th. Avoid using any fertilizer from mid July through August. Unless you have a serious weed problem late in the summer, avoid using weed and feed and wait until fall.

When should I start weed and feed on my lawn?

The ideal time to apply weed and feed is in the early spring, just about the same time that you notice your lawn needs the first trim of the season. Besides choosing the best time of the year to apply weed and feed to your lawn, you need to keep an eye on the weekly weather forecast as well.

Can you put weed and feed and fertilizer down at the same time?

These are two separate lawn care services that are not always performed at the same time. In fact, buyers should beware of purchasing products labeled “weed and feed” because depending on your grass type, it may not be best to apply both a weed control and a lawn fertilizer at one time.

When should I put down weed killer?

For the best results, gardeners should time the weed killer application to take place before weed seeds start to germinate, generally in the early spring. Gardeners often reapply the weed killer approximately eight weeks after the first spraying to help with exceptionally invasive weeds, such as crabgrass.

Can you use Scotts fall weed and feed in the spring?

Fall is the best time to feed, and with Scotts Turf Builder WinterGuard Fall Weed and Feed3. This lawn food is formulated to deliver the nutrients lawns need in the fall, repairing damage from the heat and drought of the summer and ensuring a better lawn in the spring.

When should I fertilize my lawn in Nashville TN?

Warm season- Fertilize earlier in the fall to have the most success. You don’t want to jeopardize the natural winterizing process of your lawn. Cool season- Fall fertilizing is a must to ensure Great Green Grass. Cool-season grasses respond well to fertilizer because they are less stressed in the fall.

When should you plant grass seed in Tennessee?

In Tennessee, late August to mid-October is considered an ideal time to seed these cool-season turfgrasses. Although late summer and early fall plantings are preferred, and wet, rainy weather may make soil preparation difficult, fescues and ryegrasses are sometimes seeded in late winter or early spring.

Can you put grass seed and fertilizer down at the same time?

When seeding a lawn, you should never apply the fertilizer and seed together. This can cause an uneven distribution of the materials resulting in patchy areas or seedlings burned by excess fertilizer. It is best to spread the fertilizer just prior to planting the seed.

Can you weed and feed in fall?

Fertilize your lawn in early fall and again 6 to 8 weeks later with Scotts® Turf Builder® WinterGuard® Fall Weed & Feed. Not only will it help build strong, deep grass roots for a thicker, better lawn come spring, but it also provides nutrients to help repair damage from summer heat, drought, and activity.

Can I weed and feed in November?

Most regions in the United States can apply weed and feed from March till November. A well-fed lawn is healthier, which means it has a better root system to combat heat, cold, drought, mowing, foot traffic and other stresses.