While fertilizing in spring is ideal, you can also apply a slow-release, granular fertilizer in the fall.

The best time to fertilize trees and shrubs is September 15 to October 15 according to Somalski. He says we can still fertilize these woody ornamentals between October 15 and November 15.

"Too much nitrogen is going to give you all green leaves and no fruit," says Hygge Haven.

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Now is best time to fertilize trees, shrubs and lawnsApplying fertilizer in the fall is ideal because the soil is still warm enough for plant roots to take up the nutrients and utilize them. Now ...

Our landscape also needs to eat. Should we feed our trees and shrubs or wait until spring? One expert, Jerry Somalski, owner of Bay Landscaping near Bay City, says we absolutely want to fertilize ...