Often gardeners in the early days of spring have an impulse to apply fertilizer to help plants restore themselves, but acting too quickly can sometimes interfere with what they really want. Plants make their own food through photosynthesis, and they really don’t benefit if I rush around with emergency meals. Their biology is capable of manufacturing basic carbohydrate energy … [Read more...] about When to apply spring fertilizers
spring fertilizers
Understanding spring fertilizers
After a cool start to spring, leaves are beginning to open on roses, perennials, shrubs and trees. When new foliage is steadily appearing every day, it means the plants can process nutrients and manufacture their carbohydrate meal. It’s important to provide nutrients in mid-spring through early summer, when plants are eager to grow new roots and shoots. (You know plants are … [Read more...] about Understanding spring fertilizers
