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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Drew Swainston

How and when to fertilize shrubs annually – expert tips to keep them healthy and looking lush

A cottage garden border featuring shrubs and perennials.

Shrubs are hard-working plants for any backyard. They can add structure, interest, and beauty to any space and fertilizing your shrubs will help keep them looking at their best year after year.

There are preferred times of the year to feed deciduous and evergreen shrubs that feature in your garden ideas to keep them healthy and thriving, and also periods to avoid. Most shrubs will require just one feed a year unless deficiencies are identified.

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