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Lawn Fertilization Schedule by Grass Type: A Complete Guide

Warm-Season Grasses

Grass	Frequency	Nitrogen Rate
Bermuda	Every 30 days (late March–early Sept)	1 lb N / 1000 sq ft
Zoysia	Every 60 days (same season)	1 lb N / 1000 sq ft
St. Augustine / Centipede	Every 45–60 days	0.5 lb N / 1000 sq ft

Cool-Season Grasses

Grass	Frequency	Nitrogen Rate
Fescue / Bluegrass	March/April + late Sept/early Oct	0.5 lb N / 1000 sq ft

Pro Tips

Use slow-release fertilizer; avoid ammoniacal nitrogen only.
More fertilizer = more mowing.
Never remove >1/3 of leaf blade.
Maintain pH 6–6.5.
Consider 0-20-20 for final feeding based on soil test.

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