Think more fertilizer means stronger plants? Think again. Discover why over-fertilizing in fall actually kills more plants than it helps—and what your garden really needs instead.It starts with good ...

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 ...

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

Fall is the perfect time to fertilize your lawn. In many regions, autumn is when abundant rainfall and cool weather inspire your lawn to redirect its energy to root development, rather than grass ...

Feed your lawn now for thick, lush grass in spring. While most lawn care begins to wind down as the weather cools, there’s still one important maintenance step you need to do. With winter ahead, fall ...

Once November rolls around, many homeowners assume that their lawn care chores can be put aside until spring; however, experts suggest that late fall, particularly November, is a prime time to fortify ...

At Cooperative Extension we recommend that if you only fertilize your lawn once per year, do it in the fall. Our cool season turfgrasses have a resurgence of growth when the temperatures cool. A fall ...

Roses are heavy feeders that need plenty of nutrients to produce blooms and healthy foliage. Learn more about how and when to ...

2021 acreage estimates are rolling out, with some early estimates suggesting farmers plan to plant more corn this year. The ProFarmer/Doane planting intentions survey revealed those farmer members who ...