Fall gardening is kind of like swapping out your tank tops and shorts for sweatshirts and sweaters. You can't just do what you did all summer and expect the same results. Cooler temps mean your soil ...

October is a crucial month for lawn care, marking the transition from the lush growth of summer to the dormancy of winter. As the temperatures begin to drop and daylight hours decrease, it’s essential ...

Fall is here, and you may have already started ticking off your gardening tasks for the season. If you have a lawn, it especially needs a bit of TLC before the arrival of winter. Whether your lawn is ...

To encourage good development of roots during warm or cool weather, apply a fertilizer low in nitrogen and high in phosphorous, such as 9-13-7. The phosphorous is instrumental in encouraging sod and ...

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When I am thinking of article topics to write about, my first thought is to find a topic that is new and different. I also consider this an opportunity to remind the readers to give the garden and ...

Nitrogen is vulnerable to loss as soon as it’s applied. Make plans now to ensure you get the best ROI with fall fertilizer applications. As we get closer to the time for fall nitrogen applications, ...

If your grass has been watered enough in the drought and water-use restrictions to produce a relatively compact and green lawn, now is the time to fertilize it. A winterizer product with a 3-1-2 ...

You have probably heard a bunch of advice on the importance of feeding your plants at the right time, as well as choosing the best fertilizer for your lawn and garden to promote healthy growth.