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 ...

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 ...

Using fertilizers in a vegetable garden helps to increase your yield and have strong, healthy plants that have better resistance to pests and diseases. Fertilizers can be organic and inorganic, ...

You’ve decided what you want to grow. You know when to put your plants and seeds in the ground. Now what? Well, now it’s time to think about fertilizing those plants throughout the growing season.

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 ...

There are 17 nutrients that are essential for plants to grow and thrive. They are grouped into macro-nutrients and micro-nutrients. Macro-nutrients are those nutrients that plants use in larger ...

Fertilizing is an important aspect of plant care, providing nutrients like phosphorous and potassium that will help your garden grow and flourish. However, the fertilizing process can often feel ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Q • How much fertilizer do I need to apply to have a healthy lawn? A • Different grasses need different fertilizer plans. There ...

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 ...

I was at a pool this week getting my exercise and looking forward to Friday the 13th. This is my three-month anniversary visit with my surgeon about my hip replacement surgery. Hopefully my ...