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The application of fertilizer to trees and shrubs is not necessarily a routine to be followed automatically every spring and fall. Most trees and shrubs do well with only one application of ...

Not content to have our trees and shrubs grow along at anything less than hyper-space speed, each year we dump millions of tons of fertilizer on their roots in an attempt to grow a 300-foot-tall ...

The warm weather in the High Country of Colorado makes for a good time to fertilize the trees and shrubs in your yard. A popular misconception about fertilizing is that the more you apply the more ...

Plants take up nutrients from the soil but when those nutrients are missing, it's time for fertilizer. "Plants pull out nutrients as they grow," said Weston Miller, a horticulturist with Oregon ...

But you may be able to take fertilizing off that list for many plants, according to Todd Jacobson, head of horticulture at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle. Quite a few plants, including trees ...

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 ...

Fertilizer should not be concentrated around the stem or trunk of a tree or shrub, but should be applied over as much of the plant’s root zone as possible. For trees and shrubs, fertilizer ...

"Understanding your zone and the needs of your plants can help you decide whether to fertilize or focus on other care methods during the colder months." Simply put, this is a waste of fertilizer.

The best fertilizer for tomatoes allows your plants to grow while providing nutrients. See shopping tips and recommendations ...

Good soil, sunshine, water: These are critical ingredients for healthy plants and a beautiful garden. Fertilizer? Not usually, said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist at The Morton ...