Do You Really Need to Fertilize Your Outdoor Plants?

In general, adding fertilizer to your new plantings is considered a wise move. “This will make sure there are enough nutrients to help the plant thrive and recover quickly from any transplant shock from the nursery,” says Matt Cline, COO at HillSide Lawn Service.

Larger plants like trees can also benefit from root-injected liquid fertilizer in the fall and spring, he adds. Fertilizer, no matter the kind, helps plants get established in their new home and soil profile.