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Fertilizer Timing During Dry Spring Conditions

Central/western PA, applied weed & feed with crabgrass preventer end of March. Plans another weed & feed end of May, but dry conditions expected. The expert advises checking labels for reapplication intervals. Two high-fertilizer applications within 8 weeks during drought is unwise.

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