You can even find fertilizers that are formulated for individual types of flowers, like hydrangeas and roses. Want more from NBC Select? Sign up for our newsletter, The Selection, and shop smarter.

Fertilize your fruit trees in spring or early summer once the threat of frost has passed. Use the results from your soil test to tell you the type of fertilizer to apply.

Grumpy's Answer: Satsumas are one of the most cold-hearty citrus types and you can even eat the rind and all. But tasteless fruit, likely results from a lack of nitrogen and phosphorous in the soil.

Avoid growing sunflowers, wisteria, poppies, and hydrangeas alongside your fruit trees, as they can not thrive together.

Pomegranate trees can grow either along the coast or inland, unlike most deciduous fruit trees, which prefer a chillier climate.