Coneflowers are one of my go-to perennials for long-lasting summer and fall color. And, not only are they made of tough stuff, they are also loved by pollinators in summer and hungry birds who enjoy ...

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 ...

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Tending to your lawn is an American rite of passage, but there’s an entire art to the process to ensure a perfectly manicured, healthy green plot. Fertilization plays a big role in any lawn ...

The third principle of Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ is to fertilize appropriately. To grow healthy plants, fertilizer will be needed when the soil food web is absent. It is also possible to fertilize ...

Don't fertilize your lawn too early in the year, as dormant turfgrass won't utilize the nutrients. Early spring is a good time to begin controlling summer weeds, but a healthy lawn is the best defense ...

Iowans have made it through another winter and many are looking to re-beautify their once-colorful lawns and gardens. If that's you, grab some gloves and some fertilizer and follow these tips. When ...