A structured fertilizer plan increases turf density, improves color, and reduces weed pressure. Scotts Turf Builder products provide a straightforward schedule for most cool-season lawns in Pennsylvania, where Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, and turf-type tall fescue dominate.

But for DIY homeowners who want a more hands-on approach without synthetic products, there’s the Espoma Turf-Tone program! Every product in this line is organic, slow-release, and designed to build soil health instead of forcing fast growth.