Garden centers start stacking fertilizer bags the second winter loosens its grip, and eager gardeners rush to feed everything in sight. Bright green packaging promises giant tomatoes, explosive blooms, and lawns thick enough to lose a rake in. Unfortunately, timing matters far more than most people realize, and dumping fertilizer onto sleepy plants often backfires…
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When It’s Better Not to Fertilize in Spring
Spring arrives with bright sunshine, chirping birds, and a sudden urge to sprinkle fertilizer everywhere. It seems natural: your lawn wakes up, perennials peek through, and you think, “A little nitrogen boost will do wonders!” But sometimes, the best move is actually to put the fertilizer away and take a deep breath. Fertilizing too early…