Lawn Fertilizers (232 items found)

Keep your yard healthy throughout the year by using the fertilizers available at Ace. Growing grass, plants and trees all depends upon healthy soil, so ensure your lawn and garden are nourished with the nutrients they need with lawn fertilizers from Scotts, Jonathan Green, Ferti-Lome and others.

When Should You Use Lawn Fertilizer for Your Yard?

Your yard can benefit from lawn fertilization year-round. Since different seasons bring different elements and weather conditions, it's important to use the correct grass fertilizer for the specific time of year. Use these tips to determine which ones to use during each season:

• Multi-step fertilizer: These incredible packs tell you exactly when to use each bag during the year. Using two bags in the spring, one in the summer and one in the fall helps ensure that your yard thrives throughout the year.
• Spring season:Spring welcomes brand new grass, plants, and flowers. To ensure your new sod and seeds thrive, use nutrient-packed spring fertilizer ideal for a new lawn.
• Summer season: In the heat, your lawn will require extra food and iron to stay alive. To keep it growing, shop for either all-year fertilizer options or specific summer lawn fertilizer.
• Fall season: Prepare for next spring with nitrogen rich fall fertilizer that helps build strong, healthy roots for a thriving future lawn.

Fertilizer for Grass: Liquid vs Granules

With so many lawn and grass fertilizer options to choose from, finding the right treatment can be hard. This sometimes comes down to the form of the fertilizers.

• Fertilizer granules: Very easy to spread by hand and broadcast or drop spreaders, granular fertilizer allows for greater control over your lawn feeding schedule with slow-release options available. This NPK fertilizer contains various essential primary nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium use-specific ratios and various secondary nutrients.
• Liquid grass fertilizer: The big difference between liquid vs. granular fertilizer is how liquid fertilizers typically provide immediate nutrient release for quick absorption. They are applied using sprayers, watering cans or drip irrigation systems.

Synthetic vs Organic Grass Fertilizer

Made using once living organisms or other organic byproducts, organic lawn fertilizers provide all natural nutrients to your soil as they break down. They offer an environmentally friendly option for lawn care with slow-release nutrients to improve soil structure and reduce the risk of chemical buildup.

Synthetic options, however, are faster acting and more quickly absorbed for targeted solutions to lawn care. What’s more, they offer greater consistency in their nutrient composition. They prove to have a longer shelf life and are more cost effective. Whether you go exclusively organic or synthetic or use a mixture of both in your lawn care needs, will depend on your personal preferences and needs.

Fertilizers for Healthy Plants and Flowers

Shop our selection of plant foods to make your flowers grow into a healthy, full bloom. Find all-purpose lawn treatment options to grow bigger plants, flowers, and vegetables in a short amount of time. Then, browse our variety of weed killers from brands like Miracle-Gro to help prevent weed growth and keep your flowers and plants thriving.

Shop Lawn Fertilizers Near You at Ace Hardware

Keep your yard healthy, full and thriving all year long with quality fertilizer, mulch and plant food products from Ace. We have what you need to increase your curb appeal and create the custom garden you’ll love. Unsure exactly what you might need? Stop by your local Ace Hardware for tips and friendly advice on grass seeds for new and thicker lawns.