April is a good time to fertilzer your lawn. Before you start, though, here's what you should know about how much fertilizer to apply.

Fertilizing can ensure a lawn grows in lush, green and healthy, but first-time homeowners may want to know a few things prior to taking a spreader for a spin for the first time.

When to fertilize your lawn depends largely on what type of grass is in your yard. The best time to fertilize any lawn is when the grass is actively growing.

Use free coffee grounds as natural lawn fertilizer. Learn collection methods and application techniques for healthier, greener grass growth.

How to tell which fertilizer is right for you Pecans have a special need for zinc, so when you are fertilizing pecans, you would normally buy a 10-10-10 with zinc to help supplement.

Person walking a fertilizer spreader across a green lawn - Dziurek/Shutterstock Watering your lawn after fertilizing it is a ...

Use a Palm special fertilizer for your palms. They need micronutrients to stay healthy. Summer’s challenges in the garden can be managed. We just have be thoughtful in our watering and fertilizing.

If you're looking forward to a lush spring lawn, it's about time to apply fertilizer in Iowa.

What the numbers on a bag of fertilizer tell you All fertilizers are going to have N, P and K listed on the front. But there is more. Secondary nutrients are calcium, magnesium and sulfur.