when to use weed and feed

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The best time to use weed and feed on your lawn is in the spring after the weeds start popping up and are actively growing. Apply it to a slightly wet lawn, preferably in the late afternoon or early evening before the sun goes down to avoid burning the grass due to fertilizer salts. Mow your lawn two to four days before application for the best results. If a second application is needed, wait until fall, with at least two months between the first and second applications, and do not exceed two applications per year. Weed and feed is also effective in early spring, around the time of the first lawn trimming of the season. Avoid applying it just before rain as it can wash away the herbicide. In fall, apply it before the end of September for the last dose to be effective. It's important to follow label directions carefully and avoid applying weed and feed to flower beds or vegetable gardens, as it can kill desirable plants as well. Also, avoid fertilizing warm-season grasses like centipedegrass or Bahiagrass in the fall with weed and feed to prevent winter damage. In short, use weed and feed in the spring when weeds start growing and possibly again in early fall, but no more than twice a year, following all product instructions and environmental considerations.