Even the lowest-maintenance houseplants could benefit from a light fertilization schedule. Here's which fertilizer works best ...

The first half of July is your last chance to fertilize roses to keep them blooming all summer. In our climate, feeding roses ...

Aim to feed your dahlias once a fortnight if you’re growing them in pots. For dahlias grown in flower beds or raised beds, you can feed less often; once every three to four weeks will be sufficient.

July is a great month for blossoms — but only if you have planned for that to happen. Many gardeners go to their local ...

Start up another zucchini or yellow summer squash plant for mid-July planting. You might not find ready-made starts at the nursery, but you sure can start some seeds now.

Setting aside a spot in your yard to grow flowers just for cutting all summer to make into bouquets is a goal of many ...

Growing different types of plants alongside dahlias can create a full and painterly display, enhancing the beauty of backyard borders and pots. However, some types of plants make better companions ...

Dahlias do require regular nutrients, so fertilize when the plants are 8 to 12 inches tall using an all-purpose 5-10-10 granular plant food.

Some of my highest value, meaning the bloomingest, lowest-effort perennials are yarrow (Achillea), Geranium ‘Rozanne,’ and Agastache ‘Blue Boa.’ I love self-seeding calendula and California poppies.

Aim to fertilize fruit trees in spring or early summer. This timing allows the trees to absorb nutrients they can use for new growth and fruit production, says Lauren St. Germain Kidd, the owner ...

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 ...