Think more fertilizer means stronger plants? Think again. Discover why over-fertilizing in fall actually kills more plants than it helps—and what your garden really needs instead.It starts with good intentions. You want your garden to look stunning before winter, so you grab the fertilizer and give your plants a little “boost” to help them along. But here’s the shocker—many gardeners accidentally sabotage their own landscapes right at the finish line. Fall is supposed to be about helping plants wind down gracefully, not sending them into overdrive. And yet, every autumn, more plants are quietly killed by too much love—specifically, too much fertilizer.
Let’s break down why your well-meaning fall feeding routine might actually be sending your plants to an early grave.
