Warm climates need fertilizer every one to two weeks; cooler zones may only need it once per season. Start with nitrogen-rich fertilizer at transplanting, then switch to phosphorus-rich for better ...

If you want a lush, outdoor space this summer, lawn care is essential. And if you want to know how to make your grass greener, you’ll need to know when and how to fertilize your garden. Like all ...

Healthy soil leads to healthy plants! Keeping your vegetable garden supplied with sufficient nutrients will lead to vigorous growth, robust vegetation, and more produce. While fertilizing isn’t always ...

Hopefully you started some favorite vegetables and flowers in pots a few weeks ago. Now it’s time to start fertilizing those plants. The tomato, pepper, broccoli and other vegetable seedlings need ...

Have you been struggling to get a nice, lush lawn your neighbors will notice? Never applied fertilizer to your lawn before? It isn’t as hard as you think, and April is the right time to make your ...

“I wasn’t really happy with the way my plants grew last year. Do you think I need to add fertilizer and if so, what kind, and how much?” — D.R. There are so many fertilizer options out there, it’s ...

Healthy growth in any garden depends on a steady supply of nutrients, and nitrogen is one of the most important ones. Without enough of it, plants lose vigor and color, and soil struggles to support ...

Q. I have been cleaning up all the leaves in my yard and I'm wondering how I can use them without creating a fire hazard near my home. I'd rather not burn them. I don't have green waste pick up. A: I ...

Key Points Skip winter fertilizing in cold climates—plants can’t use nutrients in frozen soil.Warm-climate gardeners can ...