Fertilize citrus: Trees up to 4 years old should be fertilized four to six times a year, from January through October. Do not use a fertilizer with an analysis higher than 8-8-8. Apply 1 pound of fertilizer per year of the tree's age per application. ...more

October 5, 2008

What to do in August to make your garden flourish. ...more

July 30, 2008

PLANTERS' ALMANAC What To Do This Month Recycle grass clippings: Leave grass clippings on the lawn, or use them as mulch or compost. Each bag equals one-quarter pound of organic nitrogen fertilizer, which can be recycled on the lawn, in flower beds or in compost. ...more

July 9, 2008

PLANTERS' ALMANAC What To Do This Month Prune azaleas: Prune for the last time this year because the flower buds will form soon. ...more

July 3, 2008

Follow these tips to make your gardens flourish in July. ...more

June 25, 2008

PLANTERS' ALMANAC What To Do This Month Plant and fertilize seasonal annuals and vegetables: Check the planting guide to see which annuals and vegetables can be planted this month. Both benefit from frequent, light applications of fertilizer. Apply 6-6-6 or a similar complete fertilizer at the rate of 2 pounds per 100 square feet (or 1 pound of 12-12-12). Repeat on a monthly basis. An alternative approach is to use timed-release fertilizers every two to four months. ...more

June 5, 2008

PLANTERS' ALMANAC What To Do This Month •Fertilize citrus trees. Young trees (to 3 years old) should be fertilized every four to six weeks from February to October. Do not use a fertilizer with an analysis higher than 8-8-8. Apply 1 pound of fertilizer per year of tree age per application. ...more

May 1, 2008