How I Fertilize in the Fall 🌿🍁🍂// Garden Answer

[@teambeining]

Could you do a month-by-month to do list next year, maybe one video per month for what to be doing in your garden?

[@SomeoneVEVO]

I love this

[@valeedimam3831]

Yes pleaseee

[@Cali_Mom_Budgets]

This would be awesome.

[@LauraRahel]

Such a good idea!!

[@stephanielindholm5928]

This is a great idea and would be so so helpful!

[@ktne2619]

As a Master Gardener, I would also encourage people to use their county Extension office for advice on gardening. Extension is connected to a University in each state and will provide expert, research-based information on all sorts of topics. I don't live near a nursery and so my local Extension office is my go to resource for gardening help and more.

[@pooja10051985]

this was like an online class, I paused took notes... played...paused took notes!

[@anngalbraith6192]

Me, too!!

[@truepeace3]

Your property is like the Disney World of gardening and you’re the princess. It’s absolutely gorgeous! 🌸🌺🌻🌷🌼🌹

[@freyaegrey]

This is random but my eight year old loves watching garden answer and he was watching this with me and he saw your photo of your cat and said “it’s a Salem, he’s cute”. We have a cat named Salem that looks like your cat. But yeah, my eight year old likes your cat.

[@truepeace3]

Faylyn Hillier Hahaha! So cute! Yes, this is Neo. He was a drop off. We live in the country. He just showed up at our back door in June and wanted to be adopted. He’s so affectionate and follows me around the house like a dog. Absolute best cat ever! 😻

[@desibellon3907]

***PRINCESS LAURA of GARDENLAND! 🏰🌲🌷🐈 I love it!

[@truepeace3]

Desi Bellon 😁

[@beth16440]

Evergreens 1:23 Deciduous 2:24 Roses 3:57 Perennials 4:23 Bulbs 6:19 Annuals 5:30 Grass 6:59

[@leesaaugustine1444]

I have completely changed the way I fertilize since I started watching your videos! I, too, live in a zone 5 but in Iowa. I have switched to using all Espoma products & have been rewarded!! Thank you for the very useful information on fertilizing! I often refer back to these kind of videos!!!!😃🏅🌺🍂🍁🌳🌲🌾🌷🌻🌹🌿💚

[@iamziano]

Fall Garden Tour please 😊😊😊💯

[@Bamboo4U2]

She said yesterday in the comments section that they're editing one right now so hang on!

[@christinepops5100]

P.s. I'm having 'first frost' anxiety. ...please do a fall garden tour soon to help me through this difficult time 😉

[@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane]

Lol! I can relate! Where did summer go? :/

[@AJsGreenThumbLLC]

Such an informative video....all under 10 minutes. We appreciate you Laura!

[@patriciadorman6913]

Wish we had a Laura for zone 9. The struggle to garden in Texas is real.

[@rachelhall4808]

Patricia Dorman oh my, ain’t that the truth.. one thing I’ve learned is that “fullsun” doesn’t mean the same thing in Texas. Give your plants a little shade somewhere in the day!

[@SomeoneVEVO]

I just went around and used the lawn mower on all the leaves in our yard. Free food for our grass!

[@themontephone875]

Interesting. I learned something new...winter fertilizing. Appreciate the wisdom and experience...(it’s never written on the instructions. Lol )

[@shelleycarmichael3454]

I love your videos. This is just another great example of why I watch you. This video will be saved and watched again!!! Thank you from another zone 5 gardener.

[@nokesvillehaunt915]

Thanks for this! I have been wondering what I do in the fall for my plants and trees. I learned something again from you! You and Aaron are a true garden blessing!!

[@christinepops5100]

You're so timely Laura! I've been wondering about when and what I should be fertilizing this fall. Thanks, this is great!

[@VirginiaHale]

Thank you for the information. I had no idea about winterizing. Thank you. I have my list & hubby's going to groan when I tell him we need to go to Lowe's & why.HA HA HA! Love it, hee! Hee! I do love that man & it tickles me pink when I can get a groan out him. Which he does just for affect, he really likes to be out side instead of cooped up in the house. I personally think he does it to hear me laugh at him. I catch the tail end of a grin every once in a while. But anyway, thanks for the info & bringing it front & center.

[@lynettelewis5688]

Earlier today, i was googling when to fertilize my boxwoods, and this popped up this evening on KZbin - thank you!

[@sandyg8794]

Hi Laura and Aaron! This was very informative, as usual. You're such an inspiration to all. Thank you for sharing!

[@camilynncrafts]

Loved this! Have you ever watched “Gardeners World”? It’s a British show Monty Don host’s it in his own garden, your channel and that are my favorite for inspiration! Keep up the good work!

[@kyrad6543]

I love Gardener's World! I'm so impressed that they have a weekly gardening show on tv in the UK. I wish we had something like that. But thank goodness for KZbin!

[@JamesThomas-qd7hp]

Gardener's World is a really good gauge for what to do during different parts of the year since there is a little "Jobs for the Weekend" section!

[@barbll000]

Another good KZbin channel is Garden Rescue where you can get some interesting landscaping and repurposing ideas. It's a UK show as well.

[@barbarabennett519]

Laura & Monty Don are my faves too! I also loved his Big Ideas Little Spaces series..

[@ellengill514]

You don't watch Jack Lord?

[@rebeccahailey3266]

This was so educational! Thank you and I appreciate the science behind it. I learn so much better when I know the “why” behind things.

[@barbaraharrold5361]

This was great as I’m not a gardener and this was extremely helpful. Thank you for sharing.

[@dorisafejuku968]

Excellent... Plain & simply put... Thank you.

[@florneiers5651]

Very important video. Thank you. Hope to see a video about what to do with your hydrangeas after bloom and review when to fertilize. Hydrangeas are always a difficult topic. Not all are treated the same way. Always thank you for your dedication and beautiful work.🌸🌺🌸

[@mariafolch8067]

She has a video only on hydrangeas

[@Bamboo4U2]

@@mariafolch8067 And more than one. Sometimes I think she should rebrand this channel "Laura's planting more hydrangeas," ha ha ha ha ha.

[@carolbeatty2468]

Coffee with Laura and some good facts about basic care of plants which is always good to hear. Thank you for the information as it will help with my work garden!!

[@DarkAryen]

Added to my favorites. 😊 Such a ton of information! I will definitely need to come back to this video. Thank you so much, Laura! 🍁😊❤️

[@heatherbright7214]

Thank you for all that information. I will have to make a chart so I remember all that.

[@downbntout]

August 2020 and I've pretty much never fed anything on a regular planned basis. This vid will make a huge difference 😁

[@santahampton]

Yes, this was extremely helpful and loved how you categorized it!

[@dorenenagy564]

Saving this one for years to come. Thanks for all the information, it really helps. See you in the next one.

[@allielouderback6893]

If you don’t have a big garden, can you use bio tone for all of your fertilizing? Containers, a few bulbs and a couple of small beds. Or is it important to have all the different kinds? Love your channel so much, brand new wanna be gardener and your tips are amazing!

[@noemierollindedebeaumont1130]

Allie Louderback Great question !

[@polkadottedpolak]

Bio-tone is a starter fertilizer, so that's not really an all-purpose type of fertilizer. I think she addressed this issue in a Q&A video but it's been a while. You don't *need* all the different kinds if you only have a small garden. Your best bet would actually be Plant-tone. It's got a 5-3-3 NPK which is good for just about everything.

[@gardenanswer]

I agree with polkadottedpolak! If you want to keep it simple, I would just have bio-tone and plant-tone on hand. Bio-tone for all your new plantings and Plant-tone for everything else! 👍

[@Luvyatilyouactup]

This was very helpful. Now I have a better view of how to keep things flourishing.

[@ktmiller2009]

Hi Laura, I’m so inspired by your videos. Yesterday’s video on the recap of last week was awesome! How about a video on how you stay organized on what you do when? 🌹🌼🌺

[@anngalbraith6192]

YES! I've been wondering this, too!

[@andreaberryman5354]

THANKS! I FINALLY found out why my Clematis leaves have always taken up a brownish purple color-phosphorus deficiency. All of the plants have been really sick. I just applied bone meal, and sadly could not find any that did not contain nitrogen. Fortunately, it is still pretty warm in the day and a light frost (if that) at night, and my plants are so sick, I had doubts they could winter over. A light flush of growth might do some good? I left my roses to form hips already-they have purplish too-hope they will be okay! I fed everybody twice this year, but obviously Miracle grow and rose food in spring was not enough phosphorus in drought, and I was only feeding my roses every other spring-oops! I will definitely up my feeding of everything to twice a year, and be sure to do my roses again after first prune-I had NO idea they were as "hungry" as clematis!

[@janeeberly4289]

Do you do anything to your vegetable garden to replenish the soil? Do you add compost, fertilizer, manure or shredded leaves? Thanks for all the wonderful information you provide.

[@debrahackney6912]

Thank you so much for this video. Since watching your channel, I have started using espoma products and I have seen an amazing difference in all of my gardens. Please know how much of an inspiration you are to so many of us out here. 🌿🌱🌾🍂🍁

[@izavelguzman1992]

Me gustan tus vídeos no entiendo nada pero me relajan y me caes bien

[@thekatelyn23]

What is your physical process for fertilizing your lawn? Do you just sprinkle the seed, or till the yard a little? And do you need to water it in?

[@lindachorkey1316]

How about a fall hydragena care please

[@lovelyladygodbless143]

Thank you for sharing 🌿🤗👌

[@leticiab.423]

What do you use to fertilize lavender and when? Thank you.

[@dianamccarthy5586]

Could you please tell us about fall fertilizer for house plants? Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge!

[@mariafolch8067]

For inside plants, I suggest you follow @planterina

[@dianamccarthy5586]

@@mariafolch8067 thank you so much, I'll do that.

[@jeanninef2110]

Thank you so much. I live in Quebec, Canada but we seem to have similar seasons and plants! Love your info so helpful!

[@kathyearhart]

This video timing is perfect as I was just wondering if I can still fertilize this Fall! How do you fertilize after you remove annuals -- do you do something to prep the soil for next year?

[@debjohnson8063]

Laura, absolutely LOVE your channel! You inspire me all the time. What kind of hosta is the one behind you on your right side? The leaves are so pretty and ruffle-y.

[@Bamboo4U2]

That's probably that "wheee!" hosta.

[@TheLawnCareNut]

For me, I throw down fertilizer whenever I get the itch. If I blow all the fronds off my foxtail palms, then I know I went too hard. Good news for me is my lawn doesn't go winter dormant here in SW FL so I get to mow and fert year round in my St Augusine and Zoysia.

[@polkadottedpolak]

@Fairhope Sewing School Fairhope, AL Floridian here. I wouldn't fertilize before a heavy rain because the nutrients could wash away or get pushed into groundwater. A light rain could do what you want it to do, pushing the newly applied fertilizer into the soil. If you're timing it based on rain, err on the side of caution. Perhaps do a half-strength application if you're unsure of what the weather will do.

[@mariafolch8067]

@Fairhope Sewing School Fairhope, AL You are better off posting your question on his KZbin channel.

[@TheLawnCareNut]

@Fairhope Sewing School Fairhope, AL I fertilize St Aug during peak growing periods which are when soil temps are over 70F and above. For me here in SWFL that is roughly March - October. I spoon feed it during the winter as I am below the frost line. I am also blacked out here in the gulf coast during the rainy season so that is a whole nuther topic.

[@TheLawnCareNut]

@@Dahliaismypassion I practice integrated pest management which basically states to just spot spray directly on the ground ivy and apply herbicides no where else. Once you get rid of the creeping charlie, keep it out with frequent mowing and a thick turf stand. You can also try Mule Team Borax on it which has worked well. Not something I'd call "organic" but may seem less invasive to some since they wash their clothes in it.

[@valantonio580]

Aloha Laura! I enjoy all your videos so informative and inspirational. Hawai’i has same o weather year round so watching you , your family and awesome gardens is so much fun. Thank you for sharing all your experiences and expertise with all your amazing plants. I’m a beginner gardener and a follower!

[@sashai9010]

Laura, two of my dogs are rescue Beagles - they smell EVERYTHING - and that means even if I dig in 12+ inches to fertilize, and do so when they are not looking (literally), they will find and dig it up within a few days. Though I use all organic products and often times, natural sea elements, it worries me, and it's a waste. As a result, I don't feed my garden nearly as often as I should. Can I be as effective with just a foliar application? And if so, what is best for my roses and other flowering plants and shrubs? Just recently started using one of your recommendations, PW Premium Water Soluble, but I'd love to know more. Thank you!

[@shertrim]

I love all that you guys do!❤️ I have learnt so much from you 🌺

[@staciegulizia4144]

Such an informative video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience!

[@jessiekinman9723]

That was so helpful!! Thank you so much for those tips! For the new (like myself) gardener those things can get very intimidating.

[@Ceciliaapodaca6256]

Perfect advice. Thank you!!

[@ginnibaron1648]

Great, but you didn’t mention what product you used on perennials? Could you tell us in weeks review? Always a pleasure to watch! Thank you.

[@aolson8185]

I was wondering the same thing. Thanks for asking.

[@gardenanswer]

I usually use plant-tone or flower-time. Both work great! 😊

[@aolson8185]

@@gardenanswer Thank you!💕

[@audreywy1743]

Great information! I just purchased bulbs and was going to search your videos on what to do!

[@carolcollins5468]

How do I pull up peonies and how do I replant them do I feed them before I plan on or do I feed them after I put them in the ground.

[@Jack-oc2xq]

Put the feed in the new hole before you plant them, but ideally you shouldn’t move peonies at all as they tend not to like being disturbed

[@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane]

@@Jack-oc2xq What time of year is best to move peonies if you have to? Spring I'm guessing? I'm zone 4 and probably redoing a flower bed next spring... moving plants, adding new ones, removing wood box and replacing/reshaping with stacked decorative cement blocks.

[@Jack-oc2xq]

Sweet Stuff spring or autumn, I’ve had success at both times but it is important you keep them moist for about 6 weeks after moving, but do not have them soggy or waterlogged either, and plenty of organic matter or a really good quality compost mixed into the hole before you plant, I use an organic vegetable compost

[@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane]

@@Jack-oc2xq Hey thanks a lot, Jack! I need to do some planning, but I'm aiming for moving them next spring. Seems like a long way off, but the older I get, the quicker it goes by! Thanks again!

[@zullylozano1840]

Spooky! You read my mind, I’ve been wondering if I should fertilize my plants, now I know what to do. Thanks Laura!

[@hollyhasegawa6095]

Thank you so much for the information and all of your tips I really appreciate them, I know I have a tiny yard compared to yours but I still struggle in knowing what to do when and knowing what to do, I never realized there was a winterizing lawn fertilizer, that's great. I just learned a ton of useful information and I'm hoping next year to have a more beautiful yard and flower beds.

[@sophielee271]

Perfect timing! I'm going to bookmark this video as a favourite. So useful, and clearly and concisely explained, esp for a beginner like me! Thank you

[@pboyd8354]

yes thank you Laura it was very helpful appreciate this.

[@michelled4042]

Thank you. So helpful, as usual.💗

[@yvonnepeck5084]

so helpful!!! Thanks for taking the time to share with us.

[@pytheas201]

You previously mentioned a grower advised you to use Rose-Tone for your Hydrangeas instead of Holly-Tone. Have you noticed any difference since then, making the switch worth it? Also, what about perennials that are mainly for foliage like Hostas---also give those 1/2 strength fert like the other perennials?

[@gchaudhry1]

I've been fertilizing my hydrangeas with rose tone since she said that. I'm also curious to know if she has seen any difference because I didn't notice anything

[@Bamboo4U2]

@@gchaudhry1 If you have more than one, try one with one plant and the other with the other fertilizer, no?

[@Jack-oc2xq]

To a certain extent, fertilizer is fertilizer, there may not be a huge difference chemically between Rose tone and holly tone, most likely not enough that you’re going to see any huge or even noticeable difference anyway

[@Bamboo4U2]

@@Dahliaismypassion If Holly Tone makes the soil acidic, the Macrophylla and Serrata Hydrangea will be blue. If not, they're pink. There's nothing that makes them "pink-blue." It's lime or aluminum sulfate that affects the pH of the soil, unless that fertilizer has lime or aluminum sulfate in it, no?

[@audreysweeney5338]

What is the best fertilizer for perennials?

[@maryanncarter6048]

So helpful!!! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. 💗🌻

[@elmaelmar2761]

Love this!! Thank you!!

[@melissamiew4056]

Love those red tips on the tree behind you.

[@MomDroogs]

Thank you! Excellent infor!!!!!

[@kateryea]

Are you wearing vans!?! I love that print!!!

[@mommycares2107]

Hi do you have a video with you planting Hyacinth bulbs? I would love to see one please. You do have awesome videos and I learn so much from you. Thank you so much for being on KZbin where you can teach everyone!

[@Bamboo4U2]

I'm pretty sure Laura planted some up in a container one video. In fact, if I'm not mistaken, that's the type of bulb that if it makes contact with your skin, it makes you itchy...and then it happened to Laura. ha ha ha ha

[@mommycares2107]

Oh ok I saw a video with Laura planting a lot of tulips in a pot and she said she would give them away. I’m not sure what that video is called, but I looked it up right after watching this video. I still didn’t see any with Hyacinth bulbs!

[@janwaits8830]

What about lilac bushes?

[@ASH-kj9xt]

Great information! Thanks so much for doing this! 💚🌿🌺🍁🌾

[@cassinikki01]

This was helpful information, thank you! 🌲🌺🍂🍁🌼🌳🍃

[@paulastafford1642]

I got confused with the perennials, can I fertilize my salvias and russian sage 2 weeks before winter? They're in containers. Thank you for your time.

[@KidCity1985]

I need fruit tree help , EVERYTHING!!🌸🌼🌺

[@jasminefrench1223]

Laura that dichondra behind you in the arrangement 😍

[@explaincauseidontgetit3294]

Ohio is having heat wave right now!! Real feel of 98, but by this weekend, cool weather! Ready for the break but transplanting like crazy!

[@amandagoodlett5185]

I'm in Kentucky and feeling this same ridiculous heat and I'm SO ready for the cool down that's coming this weekend

[@explaincauseidontgetit3294]

AMANDA GOODLETT hang in there! We’re sooo close!

[@lisarmahan]

Thanks VERY INFORMATIVE

[@lettersandlove]

Fantastic information guys! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@dvsredhead7701]

Thank you for the info, it does help 😊 my husband and I were just talking about feeding our row of pine trees. The are looking very sad as you would say.

[@daxcollazo3038]

Yey fall!🌾🍂🍁🌻

[@suesears1113]

Thank you so much for this. Just in time.

[@jan6293]

Laura , great information, thanks 💕🌸🌼🌷🌻🌺

[@truthdogschell8473]

Great information!!! Thank you very much!

[@carter394able]

Thank you for this video. Very informative

[@beckywarren6994]

I’ve looked back a couple times in this video and somehow the type of fertilizer used for Deciduous and Perennials was not mentioned. Can you fill in the missing Espoma type to use on those?

[@toribarrett04]

Thank you so much for the info!!! ❤️🙌

[@judithjohnson2111]

Thanks. Very helpful. Clears up that confussion. I appreciate you so much.😳🍁👍

[@janeicearches]

Thank you for info.

[@MrsKuhn.2]

Thank so much for this vlog. helps so much

[@kaylac3367]

Fantastic! You just answered my questions. I was struggling with that a bit. Thank you so much!

[@bnbhomestead2124]

Thank you for this video. Lots of great info ❤️

[@SHARONSHORTOrchidsandGarden]

Very helpful, coming from south Florida. Happy growing.

[@gchaudhry1]

I want you to do more videos on Rose plants please. I love those plants but they are so hard to keep alive. 😢

[@Jack-oc2xq]

Just give them plenty of sun, water them really well and then let them dry out a little bit and soak them again, they are very easy to grow, 9/10 times people who struggle to grow roses have an issue with watering, you’re either watering too much or not enough

[@elenailnitsky4364]

Thank you 🙏

[@kimecker823]

Very helpful thAnks!

[@ginnibaron1648]

Thanks!

[@mkpoland]

Loved It! Such na easy explanation. Finally something I will remember :)

[@Kristina-gz2wu]

How about house plants?

[@Bamboo4U2]

She's done a video on care and fertilizer for house plants.

[@wildflowerwind6941]

Wow.

[@eury5405]

Laura, do you dethatch (unsure if I am spelling that correctly) your lawm?

[@Bamboo4U2]

I saw her mention it in one video in the front yard behind the crab apple tree (where the Hebe fountain is).

[@fancygirl822]

Why do you use bulb tone when planting tulips instead of the bio tone starter? I always see you use the bio tone so I assumed you used it for everything, I ordered the bio tone today instead of the bulb tone for the tulip bulbs I just bought, now I am second guessing my purchase 🤯