Knowing how to fertilize container plants can make a huge difference to the health and performance of your plants. Whether ...

A common question I receive is, “How should I fertilize my trees or shrubs?” The answer, as with many gardening questions, is “It depends.” Factors such as soil conditions, plant age, and ...

We can get one fertilizer and apply it to all of our landscape trees, shrubs and evergreens. We can usually find a fertilizer that has an analysis of 16-4-8. That analysis would be Somalski’s ...

Add soil amendments as needed: Working compost, aged manure, or other amendments into the soil when starting a new garden or ...

Fertilizing trees and shrubs now will set them up for success in the spring. LSU AgCENTER PHOTO BY RANDY LaBAUVE While you’re pruning, you also can fertilize your trees and shrubs to nourish ...

Vegetable plants need nutrients to produce a healthy crop. Learn how often and when to fertilize your vegetable garden based ...

The best time to fertilize trees and shrubs is September 15 to October 15 according to Somalski. He says we can still fertilize these woody ornamentals between October 15 and November 15.

When sunlight hits clouds or other atmospheric particles, it scatters and becomes diffuse light. Unlike direct sunlight, ...

Winter's cold temperatures, reduced sunlight, and frozen soil create harsh conditions for many plants. While many enter a state of dormancy to conserve energy, they can still be affected by frost ...

Continue fertilizing your plants through late spring and summer, but stop fertilizing in early fall, and don't fertilize again until the following spring.

Before plants leaf out for the spring, it’s a good idea to take some time for maintenance tasks in the garden. Here are two important items to put on your to-do list: pruning and fertilizing ...