Houston Lawn Fertilization Guide: Best Times & Tips for a Lush Yard! 🌱🌿

Hey Houston homeowners! 🌿🌞 Wondering WHEN to fertilize your lawn for the best results? Let me break it down for you! 👇

🌱 Lawn Fertilization 🌱

📅 Spring (Feb–March)
✅ Apply pre-emergent herbicide to stop weeds 🚫🌾
✅ If your lawn has been mowed twice, feed it with slow-release fertilizer (15-5-10) 🏡💚

🔥 Late Spring–Early Summer (April–June)
✅ Boost growth with a nitrogen-rich fertilizer (21-7-14) ☀️🌱
✅ Water well after applying! 🚿💦

☀️ Mid-Summer (July–August, if needed)
⚠️ Avoid over-fertilizing in extreme heat! 🥵🔥

🍂 Fall (Sept–Oct)
✅ Time to winterize! Use a low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertilizer (10-5-14) 🌾🍁

❄️ Winter (Nov–Jan)
❌ No fertilizing! Instead, apply a pre-emergent herbicide in late January to fight spring weeds 🚫🌿

🌳 Shrub Fertilization 🌳

🌸 Spring (Feb–March)
✅ Use a balanced slow-release fertilizer (10-10-10) 🌺
✅ Acid-loving plants? Use an acidic fertilizer (Holly-tone) 🌿💚

☀️ Early Summer (May–June)
✅ Light feeding to keep things thriving! 🌱✨

🍁 Fall (Sept–Oct, if needed)
✅ Strengthen roots with a low-nitrogen formula before winter! 🌳❄️

💡 TIPS FOR SUCCESS 💡
✅ Always water after fertilizing to prevent burning! 🚿🔥
✅ Consider organic options like compost or fish emulsion 🌿♻️
✅ Soil test for the best results! 🧪✅

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Todd Farber, Garden Guy