Fall is an important time for the backyard. Many bulbs are being planted in preparation for spring, while some plants are entering dormancy before the harsh winter. All areas of the garden are ...

Think more fertilizer means stronger plants? Think again. Discover why over-fertilizing in fall actually kills more plants than it helps—and what your garden really needs instead.It starts with good ...

September is the ideal time to apply slow-release nitrogen fertilizer to cool-season lawns. Use high-nitrogen, low-phosphorus blends to protect waterways and follow local rules. Use a spreader to ...

If you think lawn care season ends when the leaves start to fall, think again. Fall is actually one of the most important times to fertilize your lawn—but do it wrong, and you could end up doing more ...

My traditional recommendation for fall fertilization of a cool-season lawn starts with an application of high-nitrogen fertilizer, such as a 28-0-4, in early September. You can also make this same ...

Question: My lawn is not looking very good after all the hot weather we have had this summer. Would fertilizer help improve its appearance? Answer: There is no doubt that fertilizer would help improve ...

Key Points Fertilize peonies in early spring and fall if growth is poor or soil tests show nutrient deficiencies.Plant ...

an you believe the mild fall weather recently? On Sunday Kelsi and Coby were helping Marilyn and I put up Christmas lights. They were both in short sleeves. Most gardeners I know are still taking ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at dgill@agcenter.lsu.edu. I purchased a blooming potted chrysanthemum plant. How long do the flowers ...

While September brings with it shorter days, we still have plenty of opportunities to attend to those fall yard and garden chores. Among them is applying fertilizer to lawns. Keep in mind that for the ...

Last weekend's Labor Day holiday is a well-positioned break after a busy gardening season before fall activities begin. Especially if you're wearied from tasks like leaving your surplus zucchini ...