Fertilizing Time

Fertilizing Time - In this video I take advantage of some upcoming rain and snow to throughout some organic fertilizer in the garden.
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[@JimPutnam]

A couple of things. 1. I fertilized a little earlier this year simply because I had some rain coming that would wash the smell away. Then the dogs don't try and eat it. I'm also going to do a few things a little earlier just to give some heads up that it is time. You can fertilize anytime between now and midsummer. I generally do it before the end of February. 2. I am not following the manufacturers recommended application. This technique of a light dusting of fertilizer and keeping the ground covered has always worked for me and I think you have seen the results in the last two years. Thanks for watching!!

[@LitlPoot]

thanks for the tip ... I planted an edworthia (last year) and threw in some Plant Tone - my dog dug it up, and I replanted, 3 times !!!! I've been hesitant to fertilize anything since then !!! Now I'll be sure to watch the weather and do so when the rain is a comin' !!!

[@C0LT0NTV]

Are you proud of increasing nutrient runoff rates?

[@JimPutnam]

It's not enough rain to have run off. Also it is super low nitrogen.

[@C0LT0NTV]

@@JimPutnam Phosphorus readily runs off when applied in the winter. This is why it's not recommended to apply manure in the winter, and in many areas against the law. It runs off unless it can properly soak into the soil profile, which it cannot during the winter.

[@JimPutnam]

It is 1 percent phosphorus and I'm not applying it to bear ground. It's mulched areas and two tiny turf spots. It's not going anywhere. Also, the ground is not frozen at all. My entire 36 years in this business is trying to get people to fertilize less.

[@debrabray8855]

Love this content. I heard Aaron, of Garden Answer, refer to this as "the Jim Putnam method of fertilizing", no fuss, no muss. 😊

[@susanbaker2796]

How cool is that? Very!!

[@natasharuth3304]

@@susanbaker2796 hahahha..Which video did Aaron mention that one?

[@saraw8503]

I have definitely adapted this as my fertilizing method.

[@debrabray8855]

@@natasharuth3304 I think it was a highlights.

[@susanbaker2796]

@@debrabray8855 Correct, Debra. Aaron said it during one of their Sunday morning videos on the Garden Answer Highlights Chanel.

[@GardenDoodles]

The mismatched gloves, so relatable! They’re always together when you don’t need them but as soon as you do, one is sure to be missing until you’re done with the task at hand.

[@AmericanaGardens]

Love how you apply common sense to your gardening. It shows how honest you are and also how other sponsored people just sell products to make money and not for the love of gardening.

[@dwohio8283]

Ah, a sign of a true gardener... unmatched gloves. My family and neighbors laugh at me. I just say, the match is here somewhere just not where I needed it today. 😸

[@JimPutnam]

Exactly!!

[@pd8559]

I bought ten double glove sets from Lowes when they were blowing them out discontinuing them. I can never find the match but since they all look alike they always look the same it’s just that one hand might have holes that the other side doesn’t or the one might be quite darker and dirty looking from working compost the last time but the match is brand new because the match to the compost pair is somewhere but not visible.

[@katyas7651]

Thanks for being so transparent with not being sponsored in any way shape or form, good to see very honest professional tips!

[@amynelsongreen3243]

My favorite video every year! Perfectly reflects your “don’t overthink it” approach. The lawn scene was a great touch and made me laugh out loud.

[@msroro3127]

Thanks Jim, I’m in zone 9a (Gulf Coast). I use the same Plant-tone on all my plants and trees. I do mine fertilizing in early March and because of you I only do it once a year. Thanks for the video and teaching us simple techniques to have a beautiful garden.

[@JimPutnam]

Thanks for following along!!

[@kaycieatchison7286]

This is my favorite gardening method I've ever seen! 😂 Just fling it! Perfect!

[@kaylac3367]

You made me smile! My Dad has always fertilized that way. And everything always looked healthy and happy 😊. Yes, I also wait for a rain and fertilize right before. I also agree not to lift the mulch because I have before and just like you said, weed seeds everywhere. Thanks for the tips. Happy gardening! 🌷

[@cfink6347]

Thank you Jim for all your videos. I've learned so much from you. You're the best!

[@Kat-go9mt]

Good morning Jim, thank you for giving me the knowledge I needed to create a beautiful property! Its all because of you and your superb experience that Ive been able to! Thanks again for everything!

[@judidozier]

Thanks Jim! I watch every video you make, and they keep me inspired and on track! 🌸🌱🌸

[@philipeastman4230]

Hey Jim, thanks for using and promoting the advantages of organic gardening. It's the only way to go.

[@rebeccawoods4488]

Very helpful, Jim! Thank you for simplifying gardening for me.

[@greenthumbelina7331]

Jim, I like your no-nonsense approach to applying organic fertilizer. I started fertilizing my gardens that way several years ago (probably after seeing you do this), and everything is doing great.

[@adoster2008]

You take the guesswork out of fertilizing the garden. Thank you!

[@adrabruzzese7610]

Thanks Jim. I do the same and until finding you in late 2018, I didnt understand why I didnt have pests and my soil improved every year. I will just fertilize my trees and shrubs with espoma. Everything else just gets mulch and leaves. Well except my planters and I only fertilize my veggies in pots not my flowers in pots and they do great.

[@sashastarshanti3599]

Thank you, Jim!

[@lorenerickson813]

Love this method! Thanks, Jim

[@carolynspinks6976]

Thanks Jim!!! Great video!!

[@laurenbloom3158]

You’re the best, Jim. I was trying to figure out the easiest way to fertilize my plants and definitely using this method 😂.

[@JayYourch]

I've used the same method, product, timing, and frequency on our gardens for the last 30 years. Build healthy soils with organic matter and it will feed the plants year round.

[@wavelene7]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I so appreciate your wealth of information!

[@dearestgarden]

Will definitely be doing this!! Thanks for the tips!!

[@backyard.garden2659]

Lol!!! I just love you Jim! I agree your recommendations are truly a veteran gardeners advice, just as I’d suggest. But your humor is what I come back again and again for! I’ve totally had those days where I can only find gloves from different sets or the same hand! Lol. It works! And yeah, this organic plant tone stinks, but not nearly as bad as cotton burr compost! Lol. Here’s to ugly winter gardens, that it’s ok to have!!!

[@lilyw.1788]

So glad to hear a professional to spread fertilizer without pulling mulch back ! I was so intimidated last year about fertilizing the way the bag instructed and I was like that’s like putting mulch down if not even harder !! Thank you for your tip ! I’ll be throwing mine on top of my mulch also. What type of fertilizer for Boxwoods, evergreens / arborvitaes? I know espoma makes a lot of diff fertilizers

[@nicoleshaw7104]

When I planted my annuals last year, I put about a few tablespoons of plant tone in the holes. My flowers did beautiful!!

[@karenschrantz2307]

What about new perennials? Same?

[@nicoleshaw7104]

@@karenschrantz2307 yes, anything I plant for the first time, I use the plant tone in the hole.🙂

[@karenschrantz2307]

@@nicoleshaw7104 Thank you! I get so confused 😕

[@cynthiacisneros1694]

You are like a machine Jim. Thanks❣️

[@Tofog22000]

This is so easy to apply. I used the same brand last year and the funky smell was gone within a few days.

[@MelodyHopkins]

Thank you for addressing my question about whether I needed to add double the fertilizer over mulch as I am planning on ordering my fertilizer soon. It does recommend doing that on the Espoma bag but I have a very painful chronic disorder and I have to limit my physical activity if I want to keep gardening. Not having to pull back the mulch to fertilize is a big help.

[@judymiddleswart9350]

Great explanation of process! Thanks!

[@orchidgarden3124]

It is so foreign to me seeing someone out in their garden working in January. Everything is frozen solid where I am. So lovely be be able to be outside at this time of year 😃 I always pull the mulch back on each plant to fertilizer and it takes forever!! I hate that job! I’m doing it your way this spring. I use espoma products too. My glove situation is always just like you demonstrated. Can never find a matching pair!

[@TheBarefootedGardener]

Great method Jim, I can’t fertilize yet because there’s 14” of ice crusted snow here in WNY, zone 6a. It’s great that you mentioned autumn leaves as fertilizer!

[@rnguyen2516]

Hi Jim, this video was so informative, helpful and funny! I love the playback on tossing the fertilizer. I always thought that fertilizing things had to be scratched in. I was afraid to throw the fertilizer to bare ground because I thought I was feeding weeds, lol. I’m relieved that pulling back mulch isn’t necessary. By the way, i was a former pastry cook. When bakers roll out dough and flour the table (bench), they throw the flour out the way you fertilize as well. So if you ever stop gardening, you might have a future making croissants and cinnamon rolls 🥐🥖😂!

[@luigi298]

I honestly just sprinkled it around the plant. I always wondered how you fertilized such a huge garden.

[@rgve3144]

wow! I love this new way of fertilizing! I was following the manufacture’s directions, but I’ll finish it too quickly! And it is so expensive! I’ll definitely try this!

[@sherry-pz6yx]

Thanks for sharing!

[@cgilly1858]

My dogs go nuts for this stuff too!

[@landdesigner4195]

Oh please, not red mulch. Can't we tell folks to never use that ugly red mulch, LOL. Great video as always!

[@randyman8984]

Not a Georgia fan I see? lol

[@doriskawas8721]

Love your channel💕 Thank you 😊

[@joannc147]

I am SO glad to see you are wearing a mask this season! No need to be breathing in all those molecules, organic or not! I think we all have those lefty gloves, lol! 😝

[@reddirtgreenthumb3553]

Haha! I have a huge pile of gloves in my garage and almost all of them are left hand, I don’t know why I keep them? 🤪The right hand fingers always blow holes in the fingers.

[@susanbaker2796]

Same!!!!

[@signaturegardens9788]

I fertilize my garden in exactly the same manner. I call it the "grab & fling" method :-) And my gloves rarely match!

[@SusanKRowe]

Yes….,keep it simple!

[@marysmith9361]

Done just before the nasty weather hit your area yesterday. :-)

[@zoreslavazinczenko1060]

WONDERFUL information, Jim! Still need to wait to fertilize here in Cleveland, OH area (6a) -- just got a hefty 12" snow last weekend, and a possible 4" this weekend. Yay!! Love your enthusiasm, your plant choices, and, of course, Holly! What are your thoughts on adding coffee grounds, Epsom Salts, or crushed egg shells into your soil? (or fish emulsion, worm castings, chicken manure). I've heard of sprinkling DE at the bast of plants for insect-control; any advice/remarks on these??? It's ok about the unmatched garden gloves - we still love you! (I'm like that with socks!!). :)

[@jamestrotta8825]

I pull my mulsch back when I use plant tone, I never had an issue with weeds.

[@sueprovostwilliams3824]

I used your sling it method last year after watching your video. It works great!

[@marilynmourdock3688]

You could also use a leaf blower to drive the fertilizer a little deeper into the mulch and off the leaves

[@JimPutnam]

Probably

[@debk2652]

Hi Jim Love this idea.... I did this today! unfortunately, I should have checked the forecast since it’s not going to rain for a few days Should I water it in? Zone 7a Thanks for all your great videos

[@fundamental1020]

great video but I am in teens ( so rare ) which seems pretty early. Hope spring clean up guys coming here might blow it away.

[@susanschellberg4509]

very helpful

[@helenperalta3555]

We have had an unusually warm winter in this part of the southern border (Texas). I see some plants popping out new growth here and there. Nevertheless it was good learning from you not to lift the leaves and that it is okay to fertilize now organically and on top of the leaves. Great tip and I think I will do it to give everyone (my plants) a head start. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Oh and I have several onesie gloves. I thought mixing and matching was what all seasoned gardeners did. 😂

[@michaelsommerfelt2136]

Trees: do you recommend this same approach for larger shade trees such as crepe myrtles and maples (your favorite) or do you think tree spikes are better suited?

[@fredziffle447]

zone 5 question - currently, there is still substantial ice/snow in many areas - - would it be wise to wait until February to do this? thanks for all of your videos!

[@L4sleeko]

Yeah, I've got a bunch of one handed gloves too that I'll swap you for to make pairs. 😁

[@alimangkang1147]

The glove struggle is real!

[@JimPutnam]

It really is!!

[@LMWerner]

And something we all suffer from! 😄 .....how?! 😧🥴

[@aalejardin]

@@LMWerner My theory is that the sock fairies are also busy in the garden shed

[@LMWerner]

@Adrienne Atkinson Exactly my thought! ...otherwise they are closely related doing their thing indoors as well as outdoors 🤨🤔

[@melissamybubbles6139]

Okay. I've always wondered what fertilizing meant. It sounded like a big task I had to remember frequently. This I can handle. Except, I think I'll dump it just over plants. I'm taking care of my parent's yard. They insist on landscape fabric. At least I got them to stop using chemicals to kill bugs last year.

[@kenfarley957]

plant tone is awesome. I get it @ home depot, free delivery.

[@jennifergray6795]

Thanks Jim! Great content as usual! I’m in SC, Zone 8a, never thought about fertilizing now as I look on to 2 inches of snow ❄️haha I also like plant tone, what about roses? Should we wait till March on those?

[@JimPutnam]

I just got everything. There really isn't that much fertilizer actually going out

[@aprilgatewood4817]

Landscape ideas for zone 4. Also how to arrange a flowerbed with 2 staircases in front of the house?

[@dopaminey9946]

Wish I had watched this at the time since I'm timid about spreading granular fertilizer. In 2023 timid no more. Mask gloves rake fertilizer- 💃 Ozer

[@julietavarron7401]

Thank you Jim. This will be my second year following your method- which is in keeping with the most innocuous (fertilizer application) practice for my garden. Speaking of containers-- What would you recommend (fertilizer) for fruit plants in a barrel-specifically acid loving blueberries?

[@jillmcauley5291]

Espoma makes Berrytone organic fertilizer.

[@HS-ce6rw]

Jim when do you apply any preen or pre emergent in the beds in 7b?

[@TheGeorgiaMediaGroup]

Jim. Off subject. But ice storm here in north GA has taken bout half of my 12 ft Carolina safires. I would warn this. Before recommending then in region 7 or less. 😞

[@karenschrantz2307]

Jim I ordered some new flowering perennials for April delivery. Do I use BioTone starter or Flowertone in the hole or neither?

[@mt2766]

Hi Jim, I bought a Soilsaver backyard composter bin. I have yet to install it because I’m concerned about any bad smells from it. The brochure includes a troubleshooting section on how to remedy bad smells from compost, but realistically how long does it take to correct? I live in a suburb and I don’t want to annoy my neighbors! Any tips?

[@patriciamcgonigal2688]

I have found when I used plant tone that my dog really was interested in the plants. When I use osmocote she leaves the plants alone. So I use osmocote. I also have deer and I was thinking the plant tone might interest them as well??

[@free_at_last8141]

Do you have any tips on mixing organic fertilizer with water in a watering can as opposed to just throwing it out? Any concerns about damaging the plants?

[@TheScoobysnack08]

What is the latest you can fertilize ?

[@lulubell711]

Hi Jim, love your videos. I was wondering, if there's no rain in the forecast, would you water after applying the plant tone? Thank you sincerely for your help. Zone 7b SE Tennessee.

[@JimPutnam]

Yes, just to get the dogs to stop eating it.

[@lulubell711]

@@JimPutnam ok, thank you.

[@anitahadley2871]

Thanks for explaining why you are putting it down early this year. I have to wait for a rain as well so that my dog doesn’t snack on it. I found a great deal on a 50 lb bag with free delivery so I’m ready to go when I have a good day to apply. When will you be potting bulbs this year? Will you force any indoors?

[@JimPutnam]

I didn't do any bulbs in containers except Amaryllis indoors. They are blooming now. Photos on Instagram this week. All my others went in the ground. I planted a few thousand bulbs this fall. Thanks for watching!

[@anitahadley2871]

@@JimPutnam my amaryllis aren’t doing much. Only one has leaves the other four nothing. I’m hoping they’ll just be late blooms. Not sure if I should water if they don’t have leaves.

[@JimPutnam]

Keep them lightly moist and put them in the brightest window you have until they bud up

[@bethheerten1132]

I have the same gloves! No idea'what happens to the "other one"

[@lindagriffin510]

The gloves were a hoot.

[@kellywillis1347]

Thanks for letting us know when it's time to do these things. You talked about a marigold this past summer in one of your videos and I can't find it. 😂 Can you tell me which one it was? I think you said you grew it from seed? Thanks

[@JimPutnam]

Coco gold marigolds!

[@JetSettingBotanist]

Do you know of any purple leaf evergreen trees? For zone 7. Something similar to purple leaf plum but that is evergreen. I like the tree form of loropetalum but the largest ones tend not to be purple leafed.

[@LULC0759]

Do you ever use Milorganite?

[@oh5148]

Can I still add plant tone or is it too late in the summer

[@maryjoseph7086]

I’m your always find the same side glove buddy

[@EastCoastReefer]

A battery powered handheld broadcast spreader may be useful.

[@kelliq81]

Feel ur pain about the gloves. You’re fertilizing even hydrangeas also with the PlantTone? Thanks!!! This is how we garden too. We pick up as many bags of leaves and pine needles and use year round. Thanks!

[@HS-ce6rw]

One more question- when would I do a systemic drench for pests? Do you prefer a foliar spray? Anything you recommend? For powdery mildew do you just wait until the warmer months and do a foliar spray? 7b

[@bjt20f2]

If you watch his previous videos he waits and let's the beneficial insects and birds take care of things. He also mentioned that the plant might be in the wrong spot, etc. If all of that doesn't work he gets rid of the plant. Healthy plants are less likely to have problems and if it's not killing the plant then why kill off the beneficial insects that could help.

[@rosiesingleton6480]

I plan on fertilize my roses & hydrangeas with rose tone - should I fertilize my shrubs with plant tone instead? Shouldn’t leaves be mulched before covering them with mulch again ?

[@susanbaker2796]

I am wondering that as well. Maybe it depends on how thick the leaf cover is. I can't imagine putting hardwood mulch on top of 4-inches of fallen leaves.

[@bluejay3945]

This is a tough one for me because of the time of year. Soil chemistry is minimal so throwing natural fertilizer out is really not going to do much Why don’t you wait early spring so that the natural fertilizer had time to work but the soil engine is waking up? Would love you to try out adding humic acid to your natural program. I tried it this year in conjunction with natural fertilizer and I’m very impressed. To me it makes the organic fertilizer that much better Lastly. Have you seen any wax scale this year. Just checked last week and I have quite a bit here in the mid Atlantic

[@JimPutnam]

Had lots of wax scale in the nursery business. I generally don't see it in my landscape. I do see tea scale, but not so far.

[@marylandsharona]

I'm I'm MD it's like 20 degrees. Is that okay?

[@annadavis6361]

Jim where did you get that bag of Plant tone from, I can only find small bags. Zebulon NC

[@JimPutnam]

Amazon. I linked it below the video.

[@annadavis6361]

@@JimPutnam OMG, you are the best! Thank you so much!

[@mobypicks2435]

What is the organic slow release you used in the nursery business? I heard you mention it on a video, but I can't find it the vid and can't remember the name of it.

[@GoBrushYourTeeth]

Hello - We just bought a house in a new development (first house) and I’ve no experience whatsoever with yard and gardening. All of our flower beds planted by the builder is dying already, can I fertilize it in this season or should wait till early spring?

[@matthewheeke4377]

So I guess I did not have to buy Rose Tone, Holly Tone, Tree Tone, FlowerTone and Plant Tone to meticulously fertilize according to the list of plants on each package?? Can u tell I’m a new Gardner? Lol, I have a bad back so your method will be much healthier for me.

[@zeroibis]

If you check the labels you will find some like holly tone, Azalea-tone and Evergreen-tone are the exact same thing. The main difference from Plant-tone other than any obvious NPK is the amount of sulfur along with the usage of elemental sulfur to drive it up. You may notice that compared to some others like Tree Tone there is slight changes or the removal of particular micros like sulfur for example.

[@dorindajenkins7825]

👋😃

[@Soviless99]

i heard that getting plant tone on leaves can burn them. is that true in certain circumstances? like if it gets wet and the sun hits the leaves with the fertilizer resting on it? in my lack of experience i tend to be super careful

[@florneiers5651]

I love it!😷🤣😂😇😷🤣😷😇😷😂🤣😇

[@chriscoogan2736]

Challenging to my perfectionism, but you can’t deny the success. So, can I sling osmocote flower and vegetable around like that?

[@JimPutnam]

Sure, but wait until early spring

[@darknights627]

I bought Gardenia from Sam’s club. The label says do not fertilize during blooming season, is that correct?

[@kathrynmettelka7216]

The fashion police stay away from gardeners. They know we will put them to work in their best clothes until they understand the gardener's dress code. I once saw a neighbor downtown eating lunch in his lawyer suit while I was in my accountant suit. It to took us a while to recognize each other.

[@susanbaker2796]

Exactly right, Kathryn. Most of my neighbors don't recognize me when I'm out and about. They wave at me in yard clothes and no makeup. Ha!

[@juliemccraney5829]

Can I use Hollytone instead!

[@JimPutnam]

Yes, the only difference being that it has a soil acidifier in it. I don't need to lower my pH.

[@juliemccraney5829]

@@JimPutnam I’m in west central Alabama…pine tree country. I’m sure I don’t need any acidifer either but would it hurt my plants to use it? I already have a bag of it..

[@JimPutnam]

If you already have it then use it. It won't hurt anything. In the future you probably don't need it.

[@juliemccraney5829]

@@JimPutnam thanks!

[@sheldonwashere]

I'm not sure why but fertalizing always seems so tedious and cautionary. I couldn't help but bust out laughing when he just throws it. Its hilarious.

[@sharondvorak6914]

Espoma products are so hard to find in any large bags. 😫

[@JimPutnam]

I linked it below the video from Amazon

[@susanlocklear2468]

What month is this?? Please

[@mmsanrio]

Jan (click on more in bio for date…)