Most gardeners think of spring as the time to feed their garden beds. That's when plants wake up from their dormancy, after all. While that's true, there is an often-missed chance to fertilize in the ...

When I sit down to write these articles in the fall, I always get the feeling that what I write about needs to be inspirational. Then, as I wrote that, it seems a bit dramatic. Now I am asking myself, ...

Q. What should I be doing in the garden/landscape as we head into the late summer and fall? A. Many folks run out of energy and initiative in the late summer garden. However there are many things to ...

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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 ...

Q: I would appreciate suggestions for fall applications of fertilizer for my lawn and garden. Should apple trees and currant bushes also get a little “lunch” before the freeze-up? A: Although we have ...

If you have American wisteria (Wisteria frutescens) or Kentucky wisteria (Wisteria macrostachya), you probably want to do everything you can to help these beautiful native plants thrive and grow ...

I read that fall is the best time to fertilize your lawn. My lawn looks good right now. Is it really necessary? I normally fertilize my lawn just twice a year. I consider the fall application more ...