As soon as you walk into your favorite garden center, you can’t help but notice the stacks of fertilizer bags waiting for you. There are many different types, formulations, and brands to choose from.

Some plants need fertilization. Some don't. Lawns get the most fertilizer (often too much) but other plants that benefit from extra nutrients include annuals, vegetables and roses. Those grown in the ...

As you prep your home and garden for winter, don't forget to tend to your lawn. Here's how to handle fertilizer for your ...

QUESTION: I'm trying to decide when to fertilize the many different kinds of plants in my landscape. I don't know when to start fertilizing or when I should stop. What is the best fertilizer to use ...

Homeowners often lose interest in lawn care when summer wanes. Here's why you shouldn't skip that last fertilizer application ...

In gardening, whether you're talking about pest control or fertilization, "organic" generally means natural. The word "organic" refers to "organic matter," the linchpin of organic gardening and, ...

It might seem like anything you do might impact the flowers, but the fertilizer you apply now has to be absorbed by the roots and drawn up the stems. That takes time, and by the time it is absorbed ...

Q. How do I apply fertilizer to a bed of shrubs while there is mulch on the soil? I cannot work the fertilizer into the soil. -H.J., Houston A. You can apply a granular fertilizer on top of the mulch.

Q: Can you tell me if it is a good idea to apply one last dose of fertilizer to my lawn, even though it has some dead spots caused by the dry summer? A: I checked my go-to article for lawn treatment ...

Understanding the numbers on the fertilizer bags is essential before you can properly use the fertilizer. So let’s dig in. Soil nutrient management can be a little intimidating. I gave a Zoom ...

Fertilizer plays a significant role in how to prep your soil for successful planting. People generally like the idea of balance, especially when it comes to nutrition, so a fertilizer that contains a ...

A shovel full of compost about to be added to a raised garden - Mariana Serdynska/Shutterstock So many different types of kitchen scraps can be reused in your garden as a natural fertilizer, and ...