Blossom and fruit drop and fruit splitting are fairly common problems for fruit trees. While losing blossoms and small fruit ...

Let's get back to basics and talk a bit about trees and fertilizer. First off, trees really don’t need us all that much.

A common question I receive is, “How should I fertilize my trees or shrubs?” The answer, as with many gardening questions, is “It depends.” Factors such as soil conditions, plant age, and ...

Learn how nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium—the ‘big three’ nutrients—impact plant growth and what fertilizer bag numbers ...

Our landscape also needs to eat. Should we feed our trees and shrubs or wait until spring? One expert, Jerry Somalski, owner of Bay Landscaping near Bay City, says we absolutely want to fertilize ...

Add soil amendments as needed: Working compost, aged manure, or other amendments into the soil when starting a new garden or ...

Feeding your boxwoods keeps these versatile shrubs healthy and vibrantly green. Here's how to fertilize boxwood the right way.

Likewise, choosing native plants and trees supports healthy soil and reduces the need for watering and chemicals. And ...

Fringe Tree or Old Man's Beard is a beautiful, small tree when it is in full spring bloom. Read this introduction to identifying and managing fringe tree.