By now, you’ve probably had to crank up the lawnmower and give your lawn its first cut in a while.

Experts share when and how frequently you should bust out the fertilizer. Tending to your lawn is an American rite of passage ...

"In the cool season zone and transition zone, the lawns require fertilization [from] spring through late fall, but the very best time to provide nutrition is late fall [or] early winter," he said.