Two bright blue fertilizer spikes sticking up out of the soil - Below the Sky/Shutterstock Nothing enhances the look of a lawn like lush, beautiful trees. While sunlight and proper watering are two ...

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 ...

Q: Last week we planted several fruit trees and have established trees as well. Would you recommend applying fertilizer around these trees now? Spikes or granular type of fertilizer? A: Fertilizers ...

In the not-too-distant past, the "chicken soup" theory of tree fertilization prevailed. It was viewed as a surefire treatment for every tree problem. Even if it didn't work, it couldn't hurt, right?

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Gardening season has wrapped up for most people, but there are always questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service ...

Q. I'm fertilizing my fruit trees with granular fertilizer, but my puppy keeps trying to eat it. Is there a way to fertilize my trees without endangering my puppy? A: When applying fertilizer, you ...