Aim to fertilize fruit trees in spring or early summer. This timing allows the trees to absorb nutrients they can use for new growth and fruit production, says Lauren St. Germain Kidd, the owner of ...

Fertilize roses starting in early to mid‑spring, once frost danger has passed and growth reaches ~6 inches. Continue feeding throughout the growing season—after each bloom cycle—with gradually reduced ...

Rethinking How Phosphorus Is Delivered Traditional water-soluble ammonium phosphate fertilizers release nutrients immediately ...

Early spring maintenance is crucial for a healthy lawn that can withstand summer conditions. Apply fertilizer, reseed bare spots and control weeds before they emerge. Soil testing can determine the ...

If you fertilize plants in winter when they're not growing, you risk damaging them in five ways. This guide looks at when and when not to fertilize in winter.