Fruit tree fertilizer isn’t one-size-fits-all—especially if you want a harvest worth bragging about. Before you feed your trees, it’s important to understand what your soil needs, what your tree is ...

We are approaching the most important period of time for getting big growth on our trees and shrubs. The growth won’t come this year. It will come next year. Don’t wait until next spring to think ...

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 ...

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 ...

I was at a pool this week getting my exercise and looking forward to Friday the 13th. This is my three-month anniversary visit with my surgeon about my hip replacement surgery. Hopefully my ...

Nothing enhances the look of a lawn like lush, beautiful trees. While sunlight and proper watering are two key ingredients for healthy growth, so is the right mix of nutrients. If your soil is lacking ...

Deciduous and citrus trees generally need to be fertilized three times during the year; in February, May and August. If you missed the August fertilizing, do it now. Apply the same amount of ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...