Fertilizer spikes may seem like a convenient way to feed your trees, but these little spikes come with some caveats. Know the risks before using them.

Question: I use Jobe spikes to fertilize my fruit and nut trees. Last year I fertilized in mid-February and when I went to fertilize again at the end of May, I noticed the February spikes were not ...

Q: I use Jobe spikes to fertilize my fruit and nut trees. Last year I fertilized in mid-February and when I went to fertilize again at the end of May, I noticed the February spikes were not used up. I ...

Is there an important difference between fertilizing evergreen, pine and arborvitae trees with those fertilizer "spikes" as opposed to granular fertilizer? Is one more effective than the other? Do ...

Two bright blue fertilizer spikes sticking up out of the soil - Below the Sky/Shutterstock Nothing enhances the look of a lawn like lush, beautiful trees. While sunlight and proper watering are two ...