Fertilizing your trees will go a long way toward increasing fruit size and yield. There is nothing quite like the joy of picking fresh fruit from your own fruit tree. To achieve a steady and plentiful ...

Q. I'm fertilizing my fruit trees with granular fertilizer, but my puppy keeps trying to eat it. Is there a way to fertilize my trees without endangering my puppy? A: When applying fertilizer, you ...

The three numbers on fertilizer are the N-P-K ratio, which stands for nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. These three nutrients have separate functions and are essential to a plant's growth and ...

Knowing how to fertilize container plants can make a huge difference to the health and performance of your plants. Whether you are growing tasty homegrown crops, stately topiary or a spectacular ...

Boxwood shrubs, Buxus sempervirens, have long held a top spot for home landscapes due to their beautiful shape and vibrant, deep evergreen leaves. They're easy to care for as long as you provide the ...

Fertilizer is a key ingredient in growing and maintaining a green, healthy lawn. Unfortunately, most homeowners don’t bother with lawn fertilization because they simply don’t know which products to ...

A vibrant green lawn is an easy way to boost curb appeal. Growing a lush, picturesque yard only takes a few hours of lawn care per week, depending on the season and your lawn’s needs. Most of the work ...

Bright yellow daylilies in a garden - Alex Manders/Getty Images Daylilies are a favorite among many gardeners, and for substantial reasons too. Apart from being the perfect pair for most spring bulbs, ...

QUESTION: I'm trying to decide when to fertilize the many different kinds of plants in my landscape. I don't know when to start fertilizing or when I should stop. What is the best fertilizer to use ...

Whether you’re creating a comfortable space for your family to spend their free time or increasing the curb appeal of your property, maintaining a green and healthy lawn can be difficult. One of the ...

Q. How do I apply fertilizer to a bed of shrubs while there is mulch on the soil? I cannot work the fertilizer into the soil. -H.J., Houston A. You can apply a granular fertilizer on top of the mulch.

Q: Is it possible to spread too much Holly-tone around my arborvitae and Douglas firs? Could too much kill them? I never really know how much to put down and usually err on the side of caution by ...