Plants are hungriest in the spring
Q: When is the best time to fertilize outdoor plants like roses, azaleas, gardenias, and small evergreens in northeast Georgia?
A: I like to eat when I’m hungry, and the same goes for most plants. After the dormancy of a cold winter, plants are hungriest in the spring. The best time to fertilize is in the early spring (February and March). This gives the fertilizer time to dissolve in the soil and be where the roots are when they wake up. Note that my directions are for woody plants. Lawns, on the other hand, have different requirements. They should be fertilized when growth has begun in earnest. Bermuda and zoysia lawns should be fertilized when they’re at least fifty percent green in the spring. Fescue lawns should be fertilized September through April when that grass is growing strongly. Fertilizing depends on what your plant needs. The only way to find out is to have your soil tested by the University of Georgia Soils Lab. It’s easy to do, cheap, and helpful for years afterward. Details at http://bit.ly/GAsoiltest1.
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