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What is the best fertilizer for my lawn?

By Bob Millaway, South Jersey Community Expert & REALTOR®

A slow-release nitrogen fertilizer with a ratio like 15-0-10 or 20-0-5 works well for South Jersey lawns. Apply in spring (late April to May) and fall (September to October). Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers in summer. A soil test every few years tells you exactly what nutrients your lawn needs. Organic options like compost and milorganite feed the soil as well as the grass.

Why It Matters

The right fertilizer applied at the right time keeps your lawn healthy, green, and resistant to weeds and disease without wasting money on unnecessary products.

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