Fertilize roses starting in early to mid‑spring, once frost danger has passed and growth reaches ~6 inches. Continue feeding throughout the growing season—after each bloom cycle—with gradually reduced ...

You should begin feeding the perennial flowering bush in early spring. Roses are a beloved flower. They're fragrant, and they look beautiful in a garden—or in a Valentine's Day bouquet. However, ...

Knowing how to fertilize container plants can make a huge difference to the health and performance of your plants. Whether you are growing tasty homegrown crops, stately topiary or a spectacular ...

Q: When should I fertilize my roses? Is it OK to use fertilizer stakes? They are starting to bud now. A: Fertilize them any time now. They are fertilized sometime toward the end of January when growth ...

Fall is the time to begin winter preparations for your roses. Protect them from winter winds and cold damage with these ...

People love roses, and roses are among the more commonly planted shrubs in our landscapes. Tough, reliable landscape roses are generally incorporated right into landscape beds like any other shrub.

Once your lily blooms have faded, you should cut off the faded flower, but don’t cut the tall stem with the foliage. Lilies need the green leaves on that stem to make food for next year’s lily blooms.

I have finally gotten around to working on my mixed shrub and perennial borders at home. A number of tree seedlings have moved in as well as other miscellaneous weeds. Simply weeding and reducing the ...

It takes a lot of energy for roses to produce flowers year after year and roses are heavy feeders from the soil. Most balanced fertilizers, especially those formulated for roses, contain ...