Q: How would I know which plants in my yard would benefit from routine fertilizing next year? There are so many fertilizer options in stores that it’s hard to know where to start. A: In general, the ...

Question: We’re putting in a new perennial bed planting in our front yard this spring. When we plant it, should we put fertilizer into each one of the planting holes, or is it better to spread it over ...

While it’s tempting to treat garlic as a plant-and-forget crop, it will only reward you richly if you treat it well. A clove planted in the fall won’t magically turn into a fat bulb by summer unless ...

One of the most common questions I receive is about how should houseplants be fertilized - how often, when, how much and what to use. This video sets out to answer all of those questions. After ...

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 ...

When to fertilize your lawn depends largely on what type of grass is in your yard. The best time to fertilize any lawn is when the grass is actively growing. Most lawns benefit from being fertilized ...

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 ...

A: You can apply a specially formulated azalea fertilizer after spring blooms. Or you can use this organic schedule from Bayou Bend garden curator Bart Brector: Sprinkle 2-3 cups of alfalfa pellets ...

A Christmas cactus can provide some wonderfully bright blooms over the festive period, but there's a way to help them thrive even further and you'll likely already have what you need in your home.

Question: My pear trees are going to flower soon. When is the time to fertilize the trees? Answer: Put your pear tree on a lean diet to prevent excessive growth that is often affected by a disease ...

If you fertilize plants in winter when they're not growing, you risk damaging them in five ways. This guide looks at when and ...