How much fertilizer should I use?
The amount of fertilizer applied to any plant is based on the type of plant it is. For instance, a 25 ft. Ligustrum Patio tree requires more fertilizer than an Antique Rose bush. You generally want to follow the directions on the back of the fertilizer bag or container. It is always better to slightly under-fertilize a plant than to over-fertilize. Too much fertilizer will burn a plant’s root system and will result in the possible death of the entire plant. Also, the type of fertilizer determines the amount. A powdered or quick-release fertilizer must be applied in lighter quantities than a granular, slow-release fertilizer.
