Experts say time of year and day can make all the difference in effective fertilizing.

Fruit trees don't always need fertilizer. Here's how to tell if they do.

The months of January and February are the time to apply fertilizer to landscapes. When precisely this application is made depends on the growth of the plant. When plants like roses grow early or ...

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 ...

Some states and cities regulate fertilizers because the runoff causes harmful algae blooms in waterways. For instance, ...

With warm weather comes more time spent outside, including doing yardwork. That includes tending to the lawn. For those who put down fertilizer, why do we apply it when we do, and are there ...

Spring arrives with bright sunshine, chirping birds, and a sudden urge to sprinkle fertilizer everywhere. It seems natural: your lawn wakes up, perennials peek through, and you think, “A little ...

Corn growers in the Midwest are testing whether they can use less fertilizer and still maintain yields or improve their bottom line through on-farm research trials. The project is designed for ...