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 of ...

I was at a pool this week getting my exercise and looking forward to Friday the 13th. This is my three-month anniversary visit with my surgeon about my hip replacement surgery. Hopefully my ...

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 ...

Whether you have a miniature fruit tree or a full blown orchard, these edible additions to your yard are a simple way to start growing your own crops (plus they're blossom is sure to be a beautiful ...

We are approaching the most important period of time for getting big growth on our trees and shrubs. The growth won’t come this year. It will come next year. Don’t wait until next spring to think ...

Folks, we live in a land and time of overdoing pretty much everything. Don’t believe me? Some time back, my wife and I went shopping for a new sofa and the smallest thing we could find was literally ...

Five things to do in the garden this week: Fruit. If the leaves of your citrus tree are yellow, it’s a sign that they are deficient in the minerals — nitrogen and magnesium — they need to manufacture ...

Boxwood shrubs, Buxus sempervirens, have long held a top spot for home landscapes due to their beautiful shape and vibrant, deep evergreen leaves. They're easy to care for as long as you provide the ...

Give your indoor and outdoor plants a boost of important nutrients to help them grow. Follow our expert tips for the best ...

With a gentle balance of nutrients that enhance soil and nourish acid-loving plants in winter, this organic material is a ...