Fertilizing
Get fertilizing advice in news, features, tips and tricks collated and compiled by the experts at Homes & Gardens.
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How to fertilize fruit trees both young and established to keep them healthy and productive
Whether your fruit trees are in the ground or pots, discover how to fertilize fruit trees successfully to keep your plants healthy and producing bumper crops of fruit
By Drew Swainston Published
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Should you fertilize houseplants in winter? The experts advise
Feeding your houseplants during the colder months can do more harm than good, so it's best to proceed with caution – or wait until spring
By Holly Crossley Published
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Should you be using winter lawn fertilizers? Expert advice on when - and when not - to apply a lawn nutrient boost
Feeding your lawn for the cold weather will help it throughout winter and when it starts growing again in the spring
By Drew Swainston Published
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How to fertilize orchids for healthy indoor plants – and the best feeds to use
Too much fertilizer can harm orchids, so make sure you know when and how much to give your plants
By Drew Swainston Published
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When to fertilize fruit trees to ensure you have healthy plants and bumper crops
Keep your fruit trees happy and thriving by knowing when to feed and mulch your trees
By Drew Swainston Published
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When to fertilize Bermuda grass – pro advice for a healthy lawn
Get the timing right. This is when the experts say you should fertilize Bermuda grass
By Sarah Warwick Published
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How and when to fertilize cucumbers – for a bounty of fruits each summer
Regular feeding is important to keep this hungry crop producing lots of tasty cucumbers
By Drew Swainston Published
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How and when to fertilize corn – our experts reveal the ideal times to feed crops
How to choose the right fertilizer for the right time to get a great harvest
By Drew Swainston Published
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Experts reveal how and when to fertilize azaleas to ensure you have happy and healthy shrubs
Azaleas are acid-loving plants that want an ericaceous feed to keep them blooming
By Drew Swainston Published
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When should I fertilize my blueberry plants? Expert tips for a bumper crop
Could you be getting juicier fruits by fertilizing blueberries at a particular time? Here, we ask the experts to explain when to fertilize blueberries for a tasty, bumper crop
By Seraphina Di Mizzurati Published
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When to fertilize raspberries – expert tips for fruitful plants
Discover exactly when to fertilize raspberries to get the best yield
By Seraphina Di Mizzurati Published
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How to fertilize raspberries – for a bumper crop year-after-year
Discover how to fertilize raspberries – expert tips for feeding raspberry crops and choosing the best fertilizer for your raspberry canes
By Drew Swainston Last updated
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Can you fertilize in the rain? Lawn care experts share their tips for best practice
Lawn and garden experts have explained whether or not you can fertilize your grass in the rain, the pros and cons of the practice, and when you should hold back from spreading nutrients
By Chiana Dickson Published
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Can you over-fertilize plants? Experts reveal the warning signs to watch out for
Plants can end up discolored, stunted, or even perishing due to over-fertilizing
By Drew Swainston Published
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How to make plant fertilizer – 7 natural methods to try
Give your plants a nutrient-rich boost with these simple methods for making natural fertilizers
By Sally Jenner Published
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When and how to fertilize tomatoes – expert tips for a bumper harvest
Tomatoes benefit from regular feeding with fertilizer to produce and ripen fruits throughout their growing cycle
By Drew Swainston Published
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How and when to fertilize camellias – feed these flowering shrubs correctly with these expert tips
Fertilizing these plants properly will encourage beautiful blooms year after year
By Holly Crossley Published
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When to fertilize roses – our experts tell you how to get bigger, beautiful blooms
Discover when to fertilize roses for healthy growth: our experts reveal the best month to start and the signs to look for that roses are ready to be fed
By Lucy Searle Published
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How and when to fertilize peonies – for more beautiful blooms
Give these beauties a feed when they need it most and you'll soon be rewarded with strong growth and lots more flowers
By Sarah Wilson Published
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When to fertilize garlic – expert tips for how to feed crops
You can make a successful start by feeding the crop prior to planting
By Drew Swainston Published
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How and when to fertilize hydrangeas – for top-performing shrubs
Give these plants a feed when they need it and you'll be rewarded with strong growth and plenty of blooms
By Holly Crossley Last updated
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How to make comfrey fertilizer – discover a natural way to boost your plants
Our expert explains why comfrey is an excellent natural fertilizer, plus tips on how to use it on your plants
By Ruth Hayes Published
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Is oatmeal a good fertilizer? Discover the surprising benefits oatmeal can offer your plants
The common breakfast item can be used as both a successful plant feed and pest deterrent
By Drew Swainston Published
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When to fertilize strawberries – expert tips to get the timing right for bigger harvests
Feeding your strawberry plants at least twice a year can help boost your crops
By Drew Swainston Published
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When to fertilize seedlings – to encourage strong and healthy growth
Getting the timing right is key to ensure you have strong and healthy-growing seedlings ready to plant out in your yard
By Drew Swainston Published
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'Fertilizing onions is essential for bigger, stronger crops' – an onion growing expert reveals how to do it
Give your onion crops the best chance of success with expert tips on what to feed them and when to do it
By Drew Swainston Published
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Can you over-fertilize a lawn? The garden experts reveal the risks
Over-feeding your lawn can do more harm than good – here's how to avoid it
By Holly Crossley Published
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Fertilizing rhododendrons will help them flourish – the experts explain how and when to do it
Get your flowering shrubs looking their best with the right fertilizer, compost, and water
By Holly Crossley Published
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When to fertilize your lawn in spring? Lawn experts share their advice
Lawn experts share their advice on when to fertilize grass for lush and healthy results
By Jill Morgan Published