A: The type of fertilizer depends on the type of plants and in most instances – slow release fertilizers can work best. Generally, most of the landscape plants are fertilized in March. You can make an application of fertilizer in the spring ... READ MORE
Category: Home LandscapesA: Broadcast fertilizers work best on trees and shrubs as they feed the whole root area. The disadvantage of fertilizer spikes is they only get to the roots immediately surrounding the spike. If you currently have fertilizer spikes, simply crumble ... READ MORE
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Q: We are going to try to maintain our yard ourselves this year. I purchased 15-0-15, applied it and then realized it said it was for centipede grass. Will this be okay? Also we have a lot of weed that reminds me of strawberry plants. What do ... READ MORE
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A: Nutrient deficiencies seldom occur alone and these deficiencies in plant material often look similar. It is therefore difficult to determine exactly which nutrient is lacking simply by looking at the grass blades or plant leaf. Some studies ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, LawnA: I am going to take a recent study and use parts of it to answer your question. Nitrogen is important for growth but we generally are using too much. A little fertilizer can perk up a St. Augustinegrass lawn as spring arrives, but homeowners ... READ MORE
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