One of the biggest myths in America is that lawns need to be chemically drenched to look good. Mike McGrath reveals the timings that make two light feedings all that any turf requires. Plus answers to an especially large selection of your growing questions.

Question of the Week:

“We’ve been using a well-known national service (Scott’s) for our lawn care, and they fertilize several times through the summer. But I’ve heard you say that lawns don’t need to be fed during the growing season. How often do we really need to fertilize our lawn? Thanks; we listen to You Bet Your Garden on WBST 92.1 FM.”

— Dick in Fishers, Indiana

How and when to feed your lawn organically »

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