Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Warm climates need fertilizer every one to two weeks; cooler zones may only need it once per season. Start with nitrogen-rich ...

Fertilizer can transform your lawn in just a few weeks, but you have to apply it the right way. When grass starts to wake up from winter dormancy and grow again, it’s not only a sign that spring is in ...

Knowing when and how to apply fertilizer can make all the difference in vegetable gardens. Fertilizers can boost plant health and help you grow a larger harvest of leafy greens, juicy tomatoes, and ...

Frequency varies for different plants and types of soil. Fertilize at planting and then every 3 to 4 weeks during the growing season, adjusting for soil type. Heavy feeders like tomatoes, corn, and ...

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. Lawns: Frequent fertilization is needed to ...

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 ...

September is the ideal time to apply slow-release nitrogen fertilizer to cool-season lawns. Use high-nitrogen, low-phosphorus blends to protect waterways and follow local rules. Use a spreader to ...

I noticed my neighbor fertilizing his lawn. Is this a good time to apply fertilizer? How about trees and shrubs? I like to fertilize my lawn and all permanent plants in March to reach roots as they ...

As winter approaches, gardeners across North America find themselves at a crossroads: should they fertilize their gardens during the cold months, or is it better to hold off until spring? This ...

If weeds were a major concern in your lawn last summer, the coming weeks are the time to apply a pre-emergence herbicide to prevent their emergence again this year. Timing of a pre-emergence herbicide ...

Generally, you should fertilize a vegetable garden at planting and then about every 3 to 4 weeks during the growing season, but there are a few factors to take into account. Soil that is rich in ...