Fertilizating Plants and Trees

Below are general recommendations for fertilization of various types of plants and trees. Always refer to product label for application instructions.

TYPE:

Fertilize With:

How Often/When:

Non-Flowering Shrubs

14-7-7 or Milorganite

March & September

Flowering Shrubs

14-7-7 or Milorganite

After Bloom in Spring & Fall

Azaleas & Camelias

14-7-7 or Milorganite

After Bloom in Spring & Fall

Groundcovers

14-7-7 or Milorganite

March & September

Annuals Plants in Beds

Flower food , Plantone or Milorganite

Every 4 to 6 weeks during season

Perennial Plants (Most)

Flower food , Plantone or Milorganite

March & September

Non-Flowering Trees

14-7-7 or Milorganite

March & September

Spring Flowering Trees

14-7-7 or Milorganite

After Bloom in Spring,& Fall

Crape Myrtles

14-7-7 or Milorganite

April & After Bloom in Summer

Japanese Maples

14-7-7 or Milorganite

Lightly in April & September

Container Plantings

Osmocote or Miracle Gro

As recommended on product label

Hanging Baskets

Osmocote or Miracle Gro

As recommended on product label

Vegetables

5-10-15 or Milorganite

Every 6 weeks or as needed

Tomatoes

Miracle Gro for Tomatoes

As recommended on product label

Herbs

Milorganite

Every 6 weeks or so

Pecan Trees

Pecan Tree Fertilizer

As recommended on product label

Bulbs

Bone Meal

Spring & Fall

Roses - CLICK HERE to find information on fertilizing Roses.

**NOTE: Use IRON PLUS Soil Acidifier on shrubs such as Azaleas and Hollies when chlorosis is evident. Chlorosis is a yellowing of the leaves. IRON PLUS contains a whopping 16% of Iron to reverse chlorosis in plants and Centipede grass.