Avoid This 1 Major Fertilizing Mistake in August – What to Do Instead for More Flowers and Fruits

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As you look around your garden throughout August, you’ll see plenty of plants that can still benefit from a nutritional boost. Not all need it, but for those that do, the key is using the right feed for their late-season needs, and there is one specific fertilizing mistake you must steer clear of.

That crucial fertilizing mistake to avoid in August is using high-nitrogen feeds. These encourage the wrong type of growth in late summer. Not only this, but it creates a real risk of burning plants and damaging their long-term health.