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Frequently Asked Questions

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  1. Fruit Trees
  2. Garden and Household Pests
  3. Houseplants
  4. Lawn Care and Landscaping
    1. Composting
    2. Fertilizing
      1. Q: How do I fertilize my lawn?
      2. Q: How do I take a soil test?
      3. Q: How much fertilizer do I need to spread on my lawn?
        1. A: Home owners sometimes have difficulty calculating the amount of fertilizer needed for their lawn. This fact sheet provides conversion tables and examples showing you how to calculate the amount of fertilizer needed for your lawn. For specific information on determining the amount of fertilizer to spread on your lawn see RCE fact sheet FS839, How to Calculate the Amount of Fertilizer Needed for Your Lawn.
      4. Q: When should I fertilize my lawn?
      5. Q: Where can I find more information on proper fertilizing techniques?
    3. Grubs
    4. Hiring a Lawn or Landscape Professional
    5. Mowing
    6. Mulch
    7. Poison Ivy
    8. Starting a Lawn
    9. Watering
    10. Weeds
  5. Pesticides and Fertilizer
  6. Trees and Shrubs
  7. Vegetable Gardening and Small Fruits
  8. Wildlife