You should only scold or punish them if you catch them in the act. Punishing your dog afterwards or rubbing their nose in their mess can be very confusing for your dog. If you follow these tips you should be on your way to having a potty trained pup in 7 days!
Infrequent Fertilizing. Some lawns contain slower-growing grasses that require less frequent mowing or watering. If the clippings are removed, depriving the lawn of the nutrients provided by their breakdown, the lawn will require fertilization twice a year. Applications are recommended for August and mid-October.
To answer this question, you should consider these four factors: climate, grass type, the fertilizer being used, and how you want your lawn to look. For those of us who want our lawn looking its best, then it's a good idea to fertilize your lawn 4-5 times a year.