Aim to fertilize fruit trees in spring or early summer. This timing allows the trees to absorb nutrients they can use for new growth and fruit production, says Lauren St. Germain Kidd, the owner of ...

When summer ends, you look forward to closing shop on gardening in the fall. But do your trees need additional fertilizer?

I do believe the blast of cold air that came through the area the last few nights finally put our landscape plants to rest for the winter. At least we shouldn't have to worry about mowing the lawn ...

Citrus trees require three fertilizations a year to keep vigorous and to develop abundant, high-quality fruit. The first of those three annual feedings is in February. The other two should take place ...

Be sure to plant your tree correctly. Dig its hole twice as wide as the root ball and as deep. Backfill with the soil you dug ...

Fertilize based on soil test results and local ordinances, using slow-release nitrogen and limited phosphorus. Maintain fertilizer-free zones near water bodies, avoid fertilizing during dormancy or ...

For some interesting reason, people like to fertilize plants in August and September. They also like to fertilize plants that are performing poorly —without determining the cause. Don’t fertilize any ...

Most landscape trees do not need fertilizer. It’s better to focus on watering and mulching to help your trees grow. Instead ...