Dakota gardener: Now is the best time to improve your lawn

  • Fall is the best season to fertilize, sow seed and control weeds in your lawn.
    Fall is the best season to fertilize, sow seed and control weeds in your lawn.

    Do you want to have a great lawn?

    If yes, it is time to get busy.

    Now is the best time of the year to fertilize your lawn. The secret to a great lawn is a strong root system, and lawns develop most of their roots in the fall.

    Nitrogen is most important for turf growth. Look for a fertilizer that has over 20% nitrogen. Select a fertilizer with slow-release nitrogen.

    This will gradually feed the grass uā€¦