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lawn aerating and winterizer fertilizer #886340

Asked September 24, 2024, 2:45 PM EDT

we are having aerating of lawn done on oct 5. should we fertize before or after aeration and how long after or before

Ramsey County Minnesota

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It is generally recommended to apply fertilizer after you aerate the lawn. This allows the nutrients to penetrate deeper into the soil through the holes created by aeration, thus enhancing nutrient absorption by the roots.

Diane M Replied September 24, 2024, 5:55 PM EDT

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lawn aerating and winterizer fertilizer #886340

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