You’ve raked the leaves, mulched the beds, and admired your yard like a proud parent tucking it in for winter. Everything looks ready for the cold season—until that tiny voice in your head whispers, “Maybe a little fertilizer will help the shrubs stay strong…” Stop right there. Put down the fertilizer and step away from the hydrangeas!
While it may seem like a kind gesture to feed your plants before the frost, fall fertilizing can backfire in a big way. Some shrubs simply don’t appreciate a late-season meal—and giving them one could set them up for disaster come spring.
