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title: In what order should I fertilize, seed and aerate my lawn?
description: "Aerate first, then shortly thereafter (within a week) you can put the seed and fertilizer down at the same time. [SMART Lawns](https://www.henricomg.org/homeowner-consultations/) is designed to help you follow a custom program for caring for your own lawn."
url: "https://www.henricomg.org/docs/what-order-fertilize-seed-and-aerate-my-lawn/"
updated: "2021-08-20"
category: LAWNCARE
---

# In what order should I fertilize, seed and aerate my lawn?

Aerate first, then shortly thereafter (within a week) you can put the seed and fertilizer down at the same time. [SMART Lawns](https://www.henricomg.org/homeowner-consultations/) is designed to help you follow a custom program for caring for your own lawn.