After many attempts by several delegates to the Continental Congress, a draft by John Dickinson of Pennsylvania was the basis for the final document, which was adopted in 1777. 1  The Articles went into effect on March 1, 1781, after all 13 states had ratified them. The Articles of Confederation lasted until March 4, 1789, when they were replaced by the U.S. Constitution.
Fertilizer Frequency. According to the University of California, lawns should be fertilized about four times a year. The total amount of nitrogen lawns need to grow is typically divided into four applications of 1/2 to 1 pound of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet of lawn per application.
The timing of fertilizing depends on the type of grass you are growing. Some grass types need more fertilizer than others. Fertilizing also depends on weather. You should never fertilize during extremely hot and dry weather, as the plants won't be actively growing and able to use the fertilizer. Soil type also influences when to fertilize, and how often.