The best time of day to apply fertilizer is in the late afternoon or early evening. Avoid applying it during the hottest part ...

You can fertilize your lawn a few times during fall, depending on the type of fertilizer you're using. The next best time to fertilize cool-season grasses is during spring.

But if you have a winter dormant lawn that will get green later in the spring, you don’t need to fertilize it until the grass starts to green up.

Last week I described the basic fertilizers that I use. This week I will add information about when and how often to fertilize different kinds of plants.

When to fertilize leeks Leeks can be planted throughout spring. The seeds can be sowed indoors to get ahead in colder climates or directly outdoors in the vegetable garden once the soil is workable.

It all starts when you plant hostas. Hostas like rich and well-draining soil, so mixing in organic matter, such as compost or ...

Don't fertilize your lawn too early in the year, as dormant turfgrass won't utilize the nutrients. Early spring is a good time to begin controlling summer weeds, but a healthy lawn is the best ...

When it comes to hydrangeas, a general, balanced fertilizer is fine, such as a 10-10-10 N-P-K. Opting for a slow-release fertilizer in spring allows your plants to get their nutrients over time ...

Last week I described the basic fertilizers that I use. This week I will add information about when and how often to fertilize different kinds of plants.

For newly spring-planted roses, wait at least six weeks before applying fertilizer to allow the plant to become established and begin to show new growth.