Fertilizing Time

Fertilizing Time - In this video I take advantage of some upcoming rain and snow to throughout some organic fertilizer in the garden.

[JimPutnam]

A couple of things. 1. I fertilized a little earlier this year simply because I had some rain coming that would wash the smell away. Then the dogs don't try and eat it. I'm also going to do a few things a little earlier just to give some heads up that it is time. You can fertilize anytime between now and midsummer. I generally do it before the end of February. 2. I am not following the manufacturers recommended application. This technique of a light dusting of fertilizer and keeping the ground covered has always worked for me and I think you have seen the results in the last two years.

Thanks for watching!!

[debrabray]

Love this content. I heard Aaron, of Garden Answer, refer to this as "the Jim Putnam method of fertilizing", no fuss, no muss. 😊

[GardenDoodles]

The mismatched gloves, so relatable! They’re always together when you don’t need them but as soon as you do, one is sure to be missing until you’re done with the task at hand.

[dwohio]

Ah, a sign of a true gardener... unmatched gloves. My family and neighbors laugh at me. I just say, the match is here somewhere just not where I needed it today. 😸

[AmericanaGardens]

Love how you apply common sense to your gardening. It shows how honest you are and also how other sponsored people just sell products to make money and not for the love of gardening.

[katyas]

Thanks for being so transparent with not being sponsored in any way shape or form, good to see very honest professional tips!

[amynelsongreen]

My favorite video every year! Perfectly reflects your “don’t overthink it” approach. The lawn scene was a great touch and made me laugh out loud.

[msroro]

Thanks Jim, I’m in zone 9a (Gulf Coast). I use the same Plant-tone on all my plants and trees. I do mine fertilizing in early March and because of you I only do it once a year. Thanks for the video and teaching us simple techniques to have a beautiful garden.

[kaycieatchison]

This is my favorite gardening method I've ever seen! 😂 Just fling it! Perfect!

[kaylac]

You made me smile! My Dad has always fertilized that way. And everything always looked healthy and happy 😊. Yes, I also wait for a rain and fertilize right before. I also agree not to lift the mulch because I have before and just like you said, weed seeds everywhere. Thanks for the tips. Happy gardening! 🌷

[cfink]

Thank you Jim for all your videos. I've learned so much from you. You're the best!

[nicoleshaw]

When I planted my annuals last year, I put about a few tablespoons of plant tone in the holes. My flowers did beautiful!!

[adrabruzzese]

Thanks Jim. I do the same and until finding you in late 2018, I didnt understand why I didnt have pests and my soil improved every year. I will just fertilize my trees and shrubs with espoma. Everything else just gets mulch and leaves. Well except my planters and I only fertilize my veggies in pots not my flowers in pots and they do great.

[JayYourch]

I've used the same method, product, timing, and frequency on our gardens for the last 30 years. Build healthy soils with organic matter and it will feed the plants year round.

[Tofog]

This is so easy to apply. I used the same brand last year and the funky smell was gone within a few days.

[adoster]

You take the guesswork out of fertilizing the garden. Thank you!

[Kat-gomt]

Good morning Jim, thank you for giving me the knowledge I needed to create a beautiful property! Its all because of you and your superb experience that Ive been able to! Thanks again for everything!

[philipeastman]

Hey Jim, thanks for using and promoting the advantages of organic gardening. It's the only way to go.

[MelodyHopkins]

Thank you for addressing my question about whether I needed to add double the fertilizer over mulch as I am planning on ordering my fertilizer soon. It does recommend doing that on the Espoma bag but I have a very painful chronic disorder and I have to limit my physical activity if I want to keep gardening. Not having to pull back the mulch to fertilize is a big help.

[laurenbloom]

You’re the best, Jim. I was trying to figure out the easiest way to fertilize my plants and definitely using this method 😂.