Slow-release fertilizers are typically applied by sprinkling the granules over the soil surface or mixing them into the top inch of soil, and gently watering. Over time, the granules will break down, ...

If your orchid is struggling or failing to bloom, fertilizer may be the answer. To fertilize your orchid, first dampen the ...

Q: I recently bought a new peony for my backyard. This is in addition to a couple of peonies I already have. The problem is neither of my existing peonies have had as many flowers as I hoped they ...

It can be hard work to keep your lawn looking lush and green all year round. Like many other plants, grass goes through different growth cycles, and it’s important to feed it the right ingredients at ...

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

Can you fertilize in the summer? Fertilizing your lawn is one of the first things you should do as soon as the temperatures warm up to maintain its lush appearance. Knowing when to feed your lawn is ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

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 ...

The third principle of Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ is to fertilize appropriately. To grow healthy plants, fertilizer will be needed when the soil food web is absent. It is also possible to fertilize ...