Most gardeners think of spring as the time to feed their garden beds. That's when plants wake up from their dormancy, after all. While that's true, there is an often-missed chance to fertilize in the ...

When I sit down to write these articles in the fall, I always get the feeling that what I write about needs to be inspirational. Then, as I wrote that, it seems a bit dramatic. Now I am asking myself, ...

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 read that fall is the best time to fertilize your lawn. My lawn looks good right now. Is it really necessary? I normally fertilize my lawn just twice a year. I consider the fall application more ...

They also provide year-round visual interest. Growing a pear tree gives you sweet fruit and year-round beauty with very little maintenance required. For success, choose the right variety for your ...

Deciding when to plant a fruit tree depends on several factors. The ideal planting time for bare-root trees is different from the planting time for container-grown trees. The type of fruit tree, as ...