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Another option is to use a plastic bucket, such as an old 5-gallon paint bucket or any plastic container about that size. Use ...

I recently bought two 12-foot shade trees in large containers. Do I need to stake them? How long? My neighbor still has stakes on some trees planted two or three years ago.

Aim to fertilize fruit trees in spring or early summer. This timing allows the trees to absorb nutrients they can use for new growth and fruit production, says Lauren St. Germain Kidd, the owner ...

Granular fertilizer is a slow-release option, while liquid fertilizer provides immediate nutrient delivery. Compost, rich in organic matter, is also an effective fertilizer for fruit trees.

Bennett said the rock dust is 100 percent organic and has nutrients that fertilize the crops. "We're just taking things humans already do -- rocks, farms, tractors, spreaders, science -- and then ...

Key Takeaways Fertilizing fruit trees can improve the amount of fruit it produces, the quality of the fruit, and keep your tree healthy for longer.Wait until about a week before the last frost ...

A fruit tree can be a friend or foe; it's all about understanding its needs. Peach, plum, or pear: here's the fertilizer your tree needs and how to apply it.

If the fertilizer is around a 16% to 18% nitrogen, apply one pound of fertilizer for each inch of tree trunk width. For each inch of trunk spread the fertilizer out 2 feet of diameter centered on ...

The best time to fertilize trees and shrubs is September 15 to October 15 according to Somalski. He says we can still fertilize these woody ornamentals between October 15 and November 15.